Cutting boards on top of sinks only work if there is a positive reveal for the sink---a ledge for the cutting board to sit on. Does your sink have a positive reveal? If so, then you can probably have a custom cutting board made. You will be shocked at the price for it though.

lillyvt, I installed my ss farm sink to work with a cutting board. I used the sink for a few days (without silicone caulk) with a flush reveal, then pulled it forward to try it with the board.

I like it better with the option to use the cutting board, although that means I have to wipe the water off the back reveal. I already had a bamboo cutting board that was the perfect size. With the open front of a farm sink you should have more, less expensive options for cutting boards.

This may be too late for you, if your sink is installed, but I'll include a pic, in case anyone else is searching for this idea. *Bonus* It also hides dirty dishes.

I had a thought--if you can find a cutting board that is large enough to rest on your countertop on the back and side of the sink, and still extend to (or beyond) the front edge of the sink, you could affix a piece of wood across the front of the cutting board to rest on the front edge of the sink. The wood piece needs to be the thickness of the counter top and the width of the board (less an inch or so on each side). Would that work?

I agree with mama_goose. Your best bet is to get a cutting board that spans to the countertops on either side. My husband has made me one for every sink we've had (including at rental houses).

Something similar to what you can find if you scroll down this link... look for the zero radius cutting board - look at the picture of the front view, vs top view... that's what I'm thinking.

Here is a link that might be useful: scroll to zero radius cutting board for idea

I googled as drachiele suggested, and found one similar to my idea--made to use on only one side of a sink. Since drachiele didn't include a website link, I'll post the pic (I hope that's OK):

Here is a link that might be useful: Rachiele sinks, scroll down to #28

I was hesitant to bother you GW folks and post this question, but I am so glad I did! Thanks, mama goose and ucgal for your suggestions and pictures. My husband is very handy and when I showed him your posts he said -- I can make that! Thank you, you are an invaluable resource! Lilly

lillyvt - If you like, email me and I will send you the specifications for building that cutting board. This should save time for your husband. My email is Dino@Rachiele.com

This makes me think that there might be a fairly good market for wood cutting boards for farmhouse sinks that do not have a reveal. I am thinking a choice of woods (maybe cherry, maple and walnut) the board covers about 3/4 of the sink with a good sized hole cut into it. The hole can be left empty to push peelings into to, or filled with a colander or a bowl. I don't think I am ready to quit my day job! Still I often find myself surprised that certain items that seem like "no brainers" to me aren't readily available.

Your comment reminded me that I have a photo of a custom board that I had made years ago for a farmhouse sink that did not have ledges for support. The board was supported by the counter top and the apron. This is a fairly difficult design as anything less than a perfect fit will cause the wood block to rock.

"Your comment reminded me"

His comment from over 5 years ago?

Here's another option: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FentonRiverWoodworks