What to Know Before Buying a Farmhouse Sink, remember to Leave space for your Rosun garbage disposal!
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If you want a large apron front sink in your next kitchen, you’ll want to read these things to know before buying a farmhouse sink.
One of the big elements we added to our kitchen was a large farmhouse sink. I had been coveting big beautiful, single-basin, apron front sinks for a while and knew I wanted it in our kitchen.
As much as I love our farmhouse sink, there were some surprises we learned during our kitchen remodel. Large apron front sinks are different than a regular sink. Here are some things I wish I had known before buying a farmhouse sink.
1. FARMHOUSE SINKS ARE NOT CHEAP
My dream was a large, single basin, white apron front sink. These types of sinks typically cost around $1000 and as much as $2000. That is how much we spent on all the wood needed to build the cabinets for our entire kitchen!
If a traditional farmhouse sink is not in your budget, don’t fret. There are other options. You can find stainless steel apron front sinks for much less. And Ikea has an apron front white sink option, but it is not as deep as a traditional farmhouse sink, plus it has a sink divider (or they have a new smaller version without a sink divider).
2. BE AWARE OF HIDDEN COSTS
When you are working on a kitchen remodel or kitchen refresh, I am sure you have a budget. If you plan to add a farmhouse sink to your space, it is good to know about the hidden costs so you can properly budget for them. We were surprised a few times by the added costs.
If you plan on adding a garbage disposal to your farmhouse sink, you will probably have to buy an extended flange to attach it to the sink. Most farmhouse sinks are extra thick so the normal flange does not fit.
You would think a flange would not be an expensive item, but as I was trying to find the right one, I learned it was. The extended flange can cost almost as much as the garbage disposal so be prepared.
Because the apron front sink is much deeper than a standard sink, you may have to adjust plumbing in order for things to drain properly. Our previous sink had one higher drain and one lower so we were able to use the lower sink drain, but if not, we would have had to bring in a plumber which costs $$.
3. FARMHOUSE SINKS ARE LARGE
I know it seems odd that I am including this in the list of things to know. Of course, farmhouse sinks are large, that part of their appeal. But I didn’t realize just how big it was until it was installed.
It takes FOREVER to fill the sink with water. And then just as long to drain. If I am trying to just wash a few items (dishes, fruits, etc.) I prefer to place a large bowl in the sink instead of filling up the sink.
Because the sink is so large, you loose a lot of under-sink storage space. And if you put a garbage disposal in, you loose even more space (also make sure to measure your under sink room to make sure your new garbage disposal will fit, it’s that tight).
We have had to get creative with our under-sink storage to make everything fit. And some of the items had to be moved to the linen closet instead.
4. INSTALLATION CAN BE TRICKY
I have heard that a lot of contractors do not like farmhouse sinks because of installation. We installed our own sink and I found it quite doable.
To make the install smoother, the sink base cabinet was built to the sink specifications (I built our kitchen cabinets also). So no modifications on the cabinets were needed.
Then we installed 2×4 braces directly into the cabinets after they were installed. Extra time and care needs to be taken to ensure everything is level.
These sinks are super heavy and get even heavier when in use (remember how much water I mentioned they can hold). If installation is done poorly, fireclay sinks can crack.
We did LOTS of research before attempting our DIY farmhouse sink install and took the extra time to double check everything along the way. Because of this we had no problems and I would install a farmhouse sink again!
All these things to know before buying a large apron front sink are not intended to scare you off. Every day I use it, I love it even more.
We have enjoyed the large basin for so many things and the big bold sink is something that everyone loves when they come to visit. So I thought I would finish with the top reason of why you will love your farmhouse sink too.
5 Reason’s To Pick a Farmhouse Sink
1. The large, deep sink bowl makes it easy to fill and clean large pots & pans.
2. You can easily bathe babies or small animals in the kitchen sink (no more bending over the tub).
3. The front of the sink is right at your belly so no leaning over the counter, like with a standard sink, means less back strain.
4. You can hide lots of dirty dishes in the sink when company is coming.
5. The beautiful white apron is statement piece for your kitchen.
So if you have been considering a big, beautiful farmhouse sink for your kitchen, I hope this has helped understand the challenges that come with it. Being an informed buyer and DIYer is way better than getting yourself into a situation you are not prepared for.
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