Aaahh ok, I figured those were the differences. I tend to really like the farm sink more than the apron.. guess it is personal preference. Either would work, but hope to try a farm sink instead. It's all about the budget though! lol

Thanks!

Russ

I have noticed from pictures that they do look different when installed if you look closely. The biggest reason to choose the Whitehaven "faux" apron is ease of installation.

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I don't know how obvious it is in these pictures but the first is Rohl and the second is the kohler Whitehaven. The first has to be scribed exactly to the cabinet opening (vice versa really) and the second overhangs the opening.

Given that picture, I think I would opt for the one with the lifetime warranty. They look so similar, I think that aspect alone would warrant the apron.

Thanks a ton.

Russ

I wonder if the apron sink would weigh less as well and make for less weight on the cabinets and ease of installation/removal. My cast iron Kohler sink weighs a ton so less is better in that case I think. So long as it is as functional as the farm sink and I think it is. Mine isn't an apron sink, but a Kohler cast iron large sink.

I prefer the non"apron" look, personally.. but could not find a full sink made by Kholer.

Do you have a link to one?

I was looking for a minimum of 30"

Russ

Mine is the Kohler Indio http://www.us.kohler.com/us/catalog/productDetails.jsp?productNumber=6411-1. It is 30 inches wide, but not a single sink. It has a larger approx. 26 inch basin with a low (smart divide) between the smaller section. I love that cookie sheets fit and large frying pans fit without even needing the smaller sink space for the handle. The low divide allows for long handles to just go over the divide into the smaller sink if you have a pan one that large. It has the sink racks and a cutting board and strainer basket included.

Um Silken how does the Indio give the look of an apron or farmhouse sink? It looks like it can only be under mounted?

Russ I have the 30" Rohl sink now and I love it and the look. Here is a pic of it in my kitchen.

See? That does look different than the apron, imo. How is their warranty?

Russ

I think there's some confusion here. Both these sinks are apron sinks. Apron simply means that it has the front exposed. The "faux" Kohler version creates the look of a real apron sink but is easier to install. It is cast iron. I think farmhouse sink is a descriptive term meant to evoke the traditional (vintage) look of an white apron sink.

I am referring to the one that is a full "all 4 sides identical" sink vs the one that looks like it has one side and the other three sides have a top edge only..... so to speak.

R

jrbarnard, I have a full Kohler Riverby that is 33".
Kohler Riverby

Can it be mounted any other way? We are looking for this type of mount:

"I prefer the non"apron" look"

Oh, I misunderstood. Never mind!

Oh, yea.. sorry.. I meant I prefer the "bucket" look where the front is open vs the "apron" look where it is sorta just a 'facade' of the 'basin' type sink.

The Rohl vs the Kholer type sinks.

R

I've had my Rohl for 5 years and we're building a new home and I already specified I want the same exact sink in my new build. :)

Am I the only person that drops plates and glasses when hand washing them? These sinks are very beautiful, but I think I would have to increase my budget not only for the sink but for replacement dinnerware! : )

Omelet,

Many people have a grid rack in their sink. I have a Rohl sink and the grid makes dropping things not a concern.

I agree, mine came with wire grid sink racks so it would not be an issue.

Thanks for the info about the grid, that makes sense!

Man, I am tellin ya.. it ain't easy picking the right sink. All the things you have to take into consideration:

1 - slopes inward on sides, i.e. 30" wide at the top, 28 at the bottom. (do not mind going 30" but trying to get between 30-35)

2 - apron or non apron

3 - 7" deep or 10" deep

So many choices are "almost right".. but have one thing that is annoying.. such as I like the smooth look and a lot of the designs have some sort of design on the front or are reversible but have designs on both sides.. heh.

I think if I tell my wife I am going to get a sink that will cost over 1000 bucks she might beat me with it.

Trying to budget under 1k and get at least 30", white.. smooth sides, not an apron sink but an actual farm sink.

Prefer to get it from Lowes as I get 10% off.. but frankly do not care where I get it.

The perfect sink may not be out there, but thought I would vent here and then keep looking.. lol

That Kohler warranty sure does look tempting though.. just had my heart set on a farm sink vs apron. We will see.

Russ