Enjoy the luxury of granite with the Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl and the convenience of this model's interior ledge.
Internationally recognized German manufacturer Blanco produces high-quality sinks, and the Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl is no exception. Many of this brand's models earned accolades; we decided to focus on the Blanco Performa Cascade Super Single Bowl because, in addition to positive reviews, it has a less-common feature: a low divider that separates the large basin (33 inches wide by 19 inches front to back) into two sections.
A ledge that's half as tall as the bowl's depth acts as a border between a lower main part (18 inches wide by 17.5 inches front to back by 10 inches deep) and a raised part (12 inches wide by 17.5 inches front to back by 7.75 inches deep). You can perch the included mesh colander atop when washing fruits and veggies. The Blanco Performa Cascade combines the benefits of single- and double-basin sinks. On one hand, you can fill the lower side with water and use it independent of the raised section as if you had a double-bowl sink. On the other hand, if you need more room for large pans or wide serving plates just keep filling it until the water overflows the divider and — voilÀ — you've converted the sink to a broader single bowl. One Amazon reviewer noted, "It's nice to have the full size for washing large items and the little shelf for thawing items or placing soap holder."
The sink's single drain is in the large section's upper right corner just next to the ledge; this positioning provides ample uninterrupted floor space in the large section as well as easy emptying of liquids dripping from the small ledge, which is convenient for drying veggies and thawing meat. The Blanco Performa Cascade drains well.
Made of the brand's "Silgranit," a composite that's 80% solid granite, this sink is very durable and stands up to years of use. It's easy to clean and is scratch- and dirt-resistant. A Great Sink, which named it "Budget Choice" among best granite sinks, likes that it can "handle citric things like lemon, vinegar … for cooking or cleaning purpose" as well as tea-, coffee-, and red-wine stains. The Blanco Performa Cascade withstands heat up 536°F, and Best Kitchen Faucets Hub pointed out the sink's versatility in that you can slice citric fruit over it and also put a hot pan on the sink floor without worrying.
This elegant sink is available in eight rich colors: anthracite, biscotti, biscuit, café brown, cinder, truffle, metallic gray, and white. A cutout template and clips are included for undermount installation into a 36-inch-minimum sink cabinet. Among more than 75 Amazon reviewers — most who had the Blanco Performa Cascade professionally installed — this model earned 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Pros: Beautiful appearance, durability, a ledge that makes the sink a hybrid of single- and double-bowl models
Cons: Drain not included, pricey but expected for granite sinks, can chip and stain