FARMHOUSE KITCHEN SINKS

What is a Farmhouse Sink? The definition of a farmhouse sink is a sink that has an exposed front-facing side known as an "apron front". As you use the sink, the front of it will meet your torso. The alternative of a farmhouse style sink is having cabinetry and a few inches of exposed countertop in the front of the sink. With an exposed front, the sink will show off it's beauty and can easily become a beautiful focal point. Placement is key in achieving a striking focal point in your kitchen space.

What is the purpose of a Farmhouse Sink? The main function of a farmhouse sink is functionality and the added bonus of a visually enticing apron front. A major benefit of farmhouse sinks is to minimize the reach to the faucet, allowing for a more spacious basin without having to expand your sink's basin beyond standard range. All Havens sinks offer full customization and can be made deep, shallow or somewhere in the middle. We recommend 8-10 inches deep for typical farmhouse sinks.

What are the drawbacks of a Farmhouse Sink? There are no drawbacks of a Havens farmhouse style sink. If you select a different brand farmhouse sink, you may experience drawbacks such as extra depth and losing out on under sink storage. Also, if the sink is made of a lower quality material, you may experience unsightly damage on the apron front face such as scuffs, dents, and tarnishing. With an exposed apron front, you want to make sure you select a high quality farm style sink as to avoid any long term issues. If the sink company compromise on quality, the apron front will be the first to show signs of wear and tear.

Can you put a Farmhouse Sink in a modern style kitchen? Absolutely. There is no limitation to where a farmhouse sink can be implemented. Don't let the term "farmhouse" fool you, these sinks go in all spaces, ranging from sprawling upscale kitchens to small cozy kitchens. Havens is known for handcrafting the most beautiful sinks in the World, seen in kitchens of all styles, including modern.

I have an existing sink I want to replace. Can I install a new Farmhouse Sink? Yes, absolutely. Havens is the only sink company in the World that offers you a solution to replacing ANY sink. If you have an undermount sink for example, you can source a countertop fabricator to cut your existing countertops to allow for an apron front sink. This can be done by retrofitting with a topmount style sink or carefully customizing an undermount sink to slide into the existing base cabinet. For more information on replacing your existing sink, we recommend calling the Havens Team to review your options.