Farmhouse Sink Headache :(

15 years ago

I am in the beginning stages of a small kitchen redo (granite countertops, tiled backsplash & sink).

I desperately want a copper farmhouse sink (undermounted). What's wrong with this picture is that *almost* all of the sinks are 9" to 10" in depth (high) and I only have room for an 8" sink; or the cabinets underneath the sink will not close.

TWO OPTIONS (Using a 9" depth):

(1) Our carpenter said he could quite easily add another inch to the countertop by adding a piece of plywood (or whatever I need for granite); but this would *short* my backsplace space by an inch; and it is now only 16 inches.

(2) I could go with the countertop as is and NOT undermount the sink. But I love the look of an undermounted sink

So, do I give up one inch of backsplash for the undermount sink???

Also, anyone who knows of a good place to buy a copper farmhouse sink; would love to hear your experince. I'm sure I will have to do an internet buy; as the stores don't seem to carry them.

I have looked at so many online farmhouse sinks my head sees copper all day long. LOL BUT, I'm thinking this is my FIRST STEP ... to get the sink on hand, even before I have the granite people come out to template. Anyway, hoping I'm going in the right direction!!

thanks!!!

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pence
15 years ago
try circle city copper works, they make them custom and at reasonable prices and they ship all over the united states

just google them they have a website
shelayne
15 years ago
Another option, you can find doors to match yours in the right size. You can have them custom made to match the rest of your cabinetry, or you can make the doors a different style to make your sink look more stand alone--maybe add a skirt to the bottom or feet. You can stain or paint the doors to match the rest of your cabinets--or it could even be a different color all together to add to the uniqueness of it. You could also have a curtain instead of doors, as many do for a more authentic farmhouse feel.

Also, some artisans will handcraft a copper sink to your specifications. Just check around.

Last, you could lose an inch of backsplash, as you stated. Really, in the scheme of things, you won't even notice. Unless you have something you want on the counter where you would need that inch, I think that is the less headachey way to go.

Just my two "copper" heads. ;^)
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brickton
15 years ago
Have you thought about doing a cloth apron under the sink instead of doors? I think that your best bet is to just do a custom cabinet for the sink instead of changing everything else because that one cabinet doesn't work.

Don't give up on the undermount sink, you would very likely regret it.
Jody
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the advice!! I *think* I am going to try and find a sink with an 8 inch depth. I really want the undermount. If not, I'll have the carpenter raise the counter (with an extra board) by one inch.

I did talk to a granite yard today; and he says they do that a lot. The only thing is, I would have to finish this edge ... which is no biggie.

Once I get this *headache* out of the way, I can concentrate on picking out the granite :)
nishka
15 years ago
Can't your contractor or carpenter modify the sink cabinet?

Mine modified the sink cabinet by replacing the doors with shorter doors, removing the cabinet face where the apron sits and adding supports inside the cabinet to support the sink.

It was not tremendously costly, only $200 to modify the sink cabinet.