On the Hunt: Modern Farmhouse Sinks

Filed under: Shopping, Kitchen, Your Home

When friends walk into our kitchen, their jaws often drop. It's our sink.

Everybody loves our white, wall-mounted farmhouse sink.

Original to our bungalow, which was built during the early 1920s, the sink and its apron front is in pristine condition and not once have we replaced the faucets. (Which is great because we have no interest in purchasing a new sink.) However, should we have to, I'm comforted to know that there are several options out there that replicate this early-20th century look but with modern updates.

Here are five farmhouse sinks -- which are essentially deep, wide basins with apron fronts that can either be wall-mounted or installed under-counter -- that I like as much as mine! Be prepared for sticker shock. These sinks cost a pretty penny.

Kohler Gilford Apron-Front Wall-Mount Kitchen Sink, $2,420
What could be more modern than black? You wouldn't see this in a farmhouse 100 years ago, but we still love this contemporary interpretation of the original design. In addition to black, the sink design comes in eight other colors, all of them neutral, such as biscuit, almond and a light yellow ("sunlight"). One huge basin, almost 9 inches deep, allows for lots of room while washing or rinsing dishes, particularly large pots and pans.


Rohl Shaws Original "Fireclay Apron Sink," $1,300
If you adore a classic, simple look but don't want to roll back your casa's decor a few decades this is the sink for you. With a huge basin and a modern design, it's available in biscuit or white. Bonus: Because it's made from fireclay material, you can clean using abrasive pads and not worry about damaging the sink.


Houzer "CopperKuchen Farmhouse Single," $1,845
Love the look of copper but don't want to overload your home with it? Bring it into the kitchen with one statement piece. This copper sink was hammered by hand, and the absence of a drainboard makes for even cleaner design lines. There's a drain in the middle of the sink's floor.


Nottingham Brass "Sandford," $1,000
If this looks like the sink that you may have seen in Grandma's house as a child, that's exactly the point. The sink is porcelain over cast iron, and it mounts to the wall easily. A handy drain-board on the left-hand side offers space to house a drying rack. (This is the class look of our sink!)


Herbeau "Luberon Fireclay Double Farmhouse Sink," $2,521
Available in nine funky finishes, from a Tuscan yellow to a burgundy red, you can customize this sink to fit into any kitchen. Practically speaking, this is a great buy because of the double sinks; it allows you to use one for storing dirty dishes and the other for rinsing fruits and vegetables. Its depth extends 10 inches, which is a little deeper than most farmhouse sinks.

Don't stop shopping. Take a look at some of our other product hunts: Designer Tiles, Eco-Friendly Cleaning, Placemats.

 

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