The Farmhouse Sink
A Farmhouse Sink can evoke the true nature of your kitchen. I love this new and old look that is around us everywhere we look! What is your favorite design??
"Farmhouse sinks have been an icon in traditional-style kitchens for decades. However, what's old is new, and now these sinks have become the darling of many contemporary kitchens as well.
They're usually deep single-bowl sinks, with a broad finished and exposed front apron that blends into the cabinets. Hence, the optional name "apron-front sink" used by many designers and contractors.
The three basic materials that farmhouse sinks are available in are fireclay, stainless steel and cast iron.
That means that just about any style, color and texture you're looking for should be available. As far as installation, farmhouse or apron-front sinks traditionally have been high-end items, mainly because of the extra carpentry costs involved.
But the good news is that if you look around, you can find new self-trimming models. This new style actually overlaps most standard cabinet supports and usually does not require major woodworking alterations."
The classic design (deep basin, a wide "apron"-like panel that juts out slightly from the surrounding cabinetry) recalls a time when the sink was an essential part of daily life, whether scrubbing pots, cleaning clothes, even washing children!
The farmhouse sink is meant to be a dramatic focal point, a sturdy workhorse for the avid cook. It's large enough to accommodate stock pots and baking sheets, deep enough to reduce splashing and spills, and easier to work with. (The forward orientation means less physical stress and strain than with drop-in or undermount sinks.)
Traditional farmhouse sinks do not include holes for the faucets to be fitted into; rather, faucets are installed through the cabinetry or on the wall. If the sink is damaged and needs to be replaced, it's simply disconnected from the drainpipe, lifted out, and another sink lowered in. No need to shut off the water!
These sleek, comfortable kitchens will be the best conversation piece in your kitchen for years to come.
Below is one of my favorite farmhouse sinks used by Erin Sander Design
Do you have a favorite style?? Happy Wednesday!
i love farmhouse sinks, and i like them in classic white fireclay the best...although some of those other materials are pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteWell I love the kitchen in the first pic, and especially the view!
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