Living in a home with a tiny sink makes me long for the day when I'm a homeowner and can install a more useful-sized sink with plenty of room. I've always been drawn to the look of farmhouse sinks mostly because of their size, but also because they exude that perfect vintage vibe.
There are plenty of authentic vintage farmhouse sinks on the market and those are always ideal, but, I do appreciate what modern manufacturers and designers have done for the design. Sleek and slimmer lines still give us the traditional shape without it being so large.
If you check out the Susan & Ryan's Less-Is-More Farmhouse house tour you'll see that they have the best modern farmhouse sink. It's not made of traditional materials at all — it's stainless steel! Much more cost effective and certainly a surprise, the stainless steel farmhouse sink works perfectly in their modernized farmhouse. I think it was a genius move and an option many of us farmhouse sink lovers should explore. Here are a few more beautiful examples:
• Katin & Brandon's North Shore Cape
• Large Farmhouse Sink, Margo Austin
• Susan & Ryan's Less-Is-More Farmhouse
• Vintage Inspired Farmhouse Sink, Southern Living
• Swedish Kitchen
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I love the modern farmhouse sink, not just because it's stainless steel but also because it's flush with the counters. The others look like they're just too big for the space, even though I know it's intentional.
I love farmhouse sinks! During our budget redo we went with a deep, double basin cast iron sink from Craigslist instead, but the farmhouse sink style was definitely in the running.
We just bought our first house and have to fix up the kitchen. We loove farmhouse sinks, but also love a more industrial kitchen look.
That stainless steel one from Susan and Ryan's farmhouse would seriously be perfect. I can't find the source though. Does anyone know where it is from?
I like it except that there seems no advantage to its sticking out in front.
Jaclyn, google "stainless steel farmhouse sink". There are tons of them.
Jaclyn- there are lots of them on Overstock, and you might check Amazon, eBay, and local stores in your area as well. I know around here we have some at a home renovators outlet.
In my not so recent kitchen renovation, I had installed a stainless steel laundry sink that is only 10 inches deep. I love it. I looked at farmhouse sinks which I at first I coveted but found the ss sink would accommodate my large pans entirely which the farmhouse sinks would not.
I love my farmhouse sinks.
I love everything about your house! I'm saving this link to share with my husband. Only criticism: You've made me homesick for my brother and his family, who live in Essex Junction. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
These are lovely, but you have to really be careful with the cast iron ones. My parents have one at their vacation home and have lost numerous plates and cups just by setting them down a little bit too hard. They got a gel mat for the bottom, but it doesn't help the sides.
Love. I am definitely adding one when I have a house of my own. I haven't decided if I want porcelain or stainless steel, but we'll see what I can find and what I can afford.
So far, we've only been to the local Home Depot and Lowe's who both didn't carry any farmhouse sinks.
Thanks everybody for the recommendations! I'm off to search for my sink now!
I love farmhouse sinks. Although you need to be aware that cast iron sinks are a pain to keep bright white. I have a kholer and it's a pain to clean although I love it's beauty.
JaclynS - Ikea carries several models at affordable price points.
Hi, I have 2 things to share:
1. That second kitchen is mine (thanks for including) and FYI the sink is the IKEA Domsjo double bowl (also comes in single bowl version). Faucet and cabinets also IKEA.
2. Margot has a t at the end ;-) (I'm so protective of my wee t) cheers,M
I've got a large 9" deep b 30" wide quartz farmhouse sink and my wife loves it. To Miami's Elaine, the advantage over a regular under or overmount sink is that you get more sink area to work with. The sink basin doesn't stop a few inches in from the counter, but extends up to and sometimes an inch or so past the counter's front. It's great for large party cooking and cleanup even in tandem with a dishwasher. This is especially true if you have large cookware like the type needed for seafood stews like gumbo and an indoor boil.
Hernandohouse is correct. There are lots of options out there...www.overstock.com, whitehaus, www.Lavello-Sinks.com. The stainless steel farmhouse sinks definitely add a modern touch to a classic kitchen.