Our double sink has the larger side on the left, as I face the sink. The right side is smaller than the left, but not a "small" sink. Disposal is in the right side. The dishwasher is also on the left. It is white porcelain. I like to be able to soak large pans, bowls, etc. in soapy water and rinse in the smaller side. I, too, like to be able to scrub the sink with a bleach containing cleanser and have it come out bright and shiny. This is the second sink like this we have purchased. We've been in this house along time so have remodeled kitchen twice.