BLANCO Valea SILGRANIT 32" 50/50 Double Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink with Low Divide

Graceful Curved Design with Equal-Capacity Bowls

Experience the elegant functionality of the BLANCO Valea 32" 50/50 double bowl sink, distinguished by its graceful curved basin shape that enhances both ergonomic comfort and visual appeal. The gentle contours create a refined transition from rim to basin floor, reducing strain during extended food preparation sessions while adding architectural sophistication to your kitchen design. The balanced 50/50 configuration provides two equally sized basins measuring over 14 inches in length, ensuring both bowls offer identical capacity for washing, rinsing, and food preparation tasks. The innovative low divide sits just 5.5 inches from the basin floor, allowing oversized roasting pans and baking sheets to span both bowls without the height restrictions imposed by traditional full-height dividers, while still maintaining distinct zones for separating clean and dirty dishes.

SILGRANIT Durability with Low Divide Innovation

Experience the exceptional performance of BLANCO's proprietary SILGRANIT composite material, engineered from 80% natural quartz sand to create a surface that withstands decades of intensive kitchen use. The non-porous construction naturally resists bacteria while preventing the absorption of stains, odors, and liquids that can compromise traditional sink materials over time. This advanced composite safely accommodates hot cookware directly from the stovetop or oven without thermal damage, while the material's inherent sound-dampening properties create a quieter kitchen environment. The exceptional 9.5-inch bowl depth in both basins provides ample capacity for large cookware, while the undermount installation creates a seamless transition between countertop and basin that facilitates easier cleanup. Canadian manufacturing ensures consistent quality control and adherence to rigorous North American plumbing standards.

Curved Double Bowl Features

• Graceful Curved Design: Gentle basin shape enhances comfort and visual appeal
• 50/50 Low Divide Configuration: Equal-sized bowls with reduced-height divider
• 5.5-Inch Low Divide: Allows oversized items to span both bowls
• 9.5-Inch Bowl Depth: Both basins provide exceptional capacity
• Undermount Installation: Creates seamless countertop integration
• SILGRANIT Material: 80% natural quartz sand provides extreme durability
• Non-Porous Surface: Naturally resists bacteria, stains, and odor absorption
• Heat Resistant: Safely accommodates hot cookware without damage
• Sound Dampening: Composite construction eliminates operational noise
• Canadian Manufacturing: Engineered and produced in Canada
• IAPMO Certified: Meets rigorous North American plumbing standards

Common Questions Answered

How does the curved basin design complement the low divide configuration?

The Valea's distinctive curved basin design works synergistically with the low divide configuration to create a sink that excels in both ergonomic comfort and functional versatility. The gentle contours of the curved walls provide a more natural working angle when washing dishes or transferring items between bowls, reducing strain on your back and arms compared to sinks with sharp angular transitions. This curved profile becomes particularly valuable with the low divide, as the smooth contours allow you to easily slide large items like roasting pans or baking sheets across the reduced-height divider without catching on sharp edges or corners. The graceful shape also improves water flow between bowls when needed, as the smooth curves naturally guide water over the low divide rather than creating turbulence or splashing. From a cleaning perspective, the curved design eliminates sharp corners where debris can accumulate, making the entire sink easier to maintain, while the low divide allows you to use a single large sponge or cloth to clean both bowls in continuous motions rather than navigating a tall barrier between basins.

What advantages does the 32" length offer compared to standard 33" sinks?

The 32-inch dimension provides an optimal balance between workspace capacity and cabinet compatibility for kitchens where standard 33" sinks might create tight fits or installation challenges. This slightly more compact length fits comfortably into 36" base cabinets while providing additional clearance for plumbing connections, garbage disposals, or under-sink storage compared to full 33" models. The one-inch reduction in overall length has minimal impact on usable workspace, as the interior basins still measure over 14 inches each, providing ample capacity for washing cookware, soaking dishes, and handling food preparation tasks. The 50/50 configuration ensures both bowls receive equal sizing despite the slightly more compact exterior dimensions, maintaining balanced functionality that larger offset configurations might compromise. This sizing makes the Valea particularly valuable for renovations where you're working within existing cabinet layouts but want to maximize sink capacity while ensuring adequate clearance for installation and maintenance access to plumbing components beneath the sink.

See for yourself how gracefully designed sinks combine curved elegance with low divide functionality.