Any farm/apron sink regrets?

[Anonymous]

I'm confused by the people who say it hurts their back as well. I'm 5'7 and my husband is 5'10. We don't have a problem with our backs hurting. My back does hurt when I stand in the kitchen for hours though!

We just redid our kitchen and installed a Kohler Whitehaven farmhouse sink. I love it. It's big and yes, deep, but it's not deeper than my in-laws deep non-farm house sink. A deep sink lets you hide dirty dishes, especially in an open kitchen. Why wouldn't you want that? The only thing that I've noticed that I don't love is that the bottom gets scummy - but we use a little Barkeepers friends and it's an extra two minutes a night to get it clean, that's all. We also have ours next to a stainless steel dishwasher - I'm not sure why the poster said not to do that. It looks great, but we have a pretty classic kitchen where it works.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really like them! But I’m basically a miniature person.

Do you bathe in it?

[Anonymous]

Hate it. Have to bend over too far.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have a stone farm sink?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm confused by the people who say it hurts their back as well. I'm 5'7 and my husband is 5'10. We don't have a problem with our backs hurting. My back does hurt when I stand in the kitchen for hours though!

We just redid our kitchen and installed a Kohler Whitehaven farmhouse sink. I love it. It's big and yes, deep, but it's not deeper than my in-laws deep non-farm house sink. A deep sink lets you hide dirty dishes, especially in an open kitchen. Why wouldn't you want that? The only thing that I've noticed that I don't love is that the bottom gets scummy - but we use a little Barkeepers friends and it's an extra two minutes a night to get it clean, that's all. We also have ours next to a stainless steel dishwasher - I'm not sure why the poster said not to do that. It looks great, but we have a pretty classic kitchen where it works.

This. I love mine. Have never heard of it causing back problems. Wouldn't that more be a matter of the height of your counter to begin with?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel like the farmhouse sink trend was very 2008-2010 ish

More like circa 1900-1950.

[Anonymous]

I find the lower front splashes me when washing dishes. Farmhouse sink requires farmhouse apron.

[Anonymous]

I like having a flip-open drawer for sponges, etc. I have counter clutter.

But everyone else really seems to like theirs

[Anonymous]

While farm/apron sinks offer a charming aesthetic and spacious basin, they can present challenges. Their depth may strain backs during extended use, and their exposed front can be prone to chipping. Additionally, their size may limit cabinet space and require custom cabinetry. However, proper installation and maintenance can mitigate these concerns, ensuring the sink's functionality and longevity. Overall, while there may be minor regrets, the beauty and functionality of a well-chosen farm/apron sink often outweigh any drawbacks.
https://www.wowowfaucet.com/how-to-clean-a-farmhouse-sink/

[Anonymous]

I have seen a lot of farmhouse sinks with crazing and scratches on the apron front from belt buckles, buttons from jeans, etc. And I think they look dated.