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[quote=Anonymous]I have a tiny studio kitchen to redo--likely much smaller than PP's mudroom.  There is really just one thing in the kitchen to keep from its current state--a farmhouse sink with drainboard that is original to the apartment and in good condition-- and I'd really like to keep it.

I spoke to the contractor over the phone (just starting out--he hasn't seen it yet) and he said I'd be best off ripping it out as younger buyers (single professionals being the likely target if I were to sell after five years or so) do not care about authentic old fixtures--they'd rather have modern convenience and storage instead.

It is kind of a space hog. The sink is 42 inches and occupies a niche about 54 inches long.  If I ripped it out, I could easily install a sink and full size dishwasher with under the sink storage in the space. But I feel like I'd b ripping out character along with the sink.

Keeping it and getting a dishwasher means rigging up a Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer (tall version) under the drainboard.  I think this could be done in a pretty polished way, but the dishwasher would likely stick two inches or so from under the part of the drainboard as the depth of the dishwasher drawer is a bit more than the depth of the drainboard.  The sink would be entirely clear and usable.

Here is a picture of a very similar sink--42" long, porcelain covered cast iron.

http://pfgrenada.com/marvelous-kitchen-decoration-design-ideas-using-kitchen-drainboard-farm-sinks/breathtaking-image-of-kitchen-decoration-ideas-using-white-porcelain-kitchen-drainboard-farm-sinks-and-curved-stainless-steel-kitchen-sink-faucets/

Demo or reno on this one?

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