Not only does their design make them attractive and homely, their size makes them extraordinarily practical when it comes to kitchen chores ranging from washing vegetables to scrubbing the largest pots or grill trays. ...

What is the difference between a butler sink and a Belfast sink?

The Belfast sink is a variation of the Butler sink; the only difference being that, traditionally, the Belfast had an overflow and the Butler had a shallower bowl with no overflow. Nowadays, both the Belfast and the Butler have overflows, although a weir overflow is only found on the Belfast sink.

How practical are Belfast sinks?

The Belfast sink is not a showy kind of fancy sink. It has endured throughout the years with a simple, yet highly functional and practical design that suits its purpose perfectly. Despite that, most people find the aesthetics of a Belfast sink to be quite pleasing to the eye.