I think that is very pretty...and will be a nightmare if you choose it. Travertine by it's nature has small pits in it and I would never want a kitchen sink that would trap small particles and grease. I don't think sealing it regularly will prevent buildup of nasty stuff, and I for one don't want a kitchen component that I am continually maintaining and trying to bring back to its original condition. In addition, the zero radius aspect just makes it that much worse for stuff accumulating in those 90 degree corners. Do yourself a favor and get a sink of another material so that you won't come to hate it in a year or two.

A friend of mine had travertine countertops installed. Her son dyed Easter eggs the next day. She has a stretch of countertop that has been blue for over 15 years but she is very happy to know that her son did that way back when, and she is not planning on moving. I would not like that on the countertop or sink. I want something that is completely impervious. I don't recommend this choice.

Well, then the stone idea is out lol. That's what I was afraid of. Now looking into stainless. But I can't seem to find an apron front/ farmhouse with an offset drain?

I have this stainless apron front with the drain offset to the back but still in the middle. It works for us because we don't have a disposal or garbage under the sink. I know alot of people prefer offset to one side or the other to make more room under the sink for those things.

Where did you buy?

Overstock...the brand is Vigo.

How are you liking yours so far? Do you know about the Kraus brand?

The features you want - an apron front sink with corner drain, can be found in the Kohler Whitehaven sink - in enameled cast iron. It comes in several widths, colors, and also with a choice of tall apron or short apron. It is $$$ though.

If you are interested in it, look at reviews. Some people adore their Whitehaven sinks. Others complain of crazing, though that may be an installation issue (e.g. overtightening disposal or improper support) - hard to know.

Here is a video: Kohler Video on Whitehaven Sink

Edit: My link to the video didn't work, so I've updated it. I hope it works now.

I have been using my Vigo for about 18 months now and I absolutely love it!! It came with the grid and I LOVE the grid...wasn't sure as I had never had one before. Sorry, don't know anything about the Kraus brand but I have seen plenty of people on here speak well of them.

Silly question, does a magnet stick to any part of your sink? The front or the inside? Home improvement stores in my area do not carry them in stock and I'm wondering how much of it is actually stainless. My husband says, if a magnet sticks, it has less steel & is made with more "filler" metals..

I don't know...never tried. It is supposed to be 16ga but I will try the magnet thing tonight and let you know.

That would be wonderful! TIA! :]

catallinastarke-

A magnet is not going to tell you anything about the quality of the sink. There are many grades and types of stainless steel, with different material components used to provide different properties. Some stainless steels that are highly suitable for one purpose might be totally unsuitable for another. Some stainless steels are magnetic or somewhat magnetic and others aren't. If it's magnetic, it doesn't mean its a low-grade version. And if you are starting to fabricate something from a non-magnetic stainless steel raw material, it can acquire magnetism simply from being worked, such as when a sheet of stainless is formed in presses to make a sink. Here is some specific information concerning this from the web site of the British Stainless Steel Association:

It is possible for the magnetic permeability of austenitic steels to be changed during processing. For example, cold work and welding are liable to increase the amount of martensite and ferrite respectively in the steel. A familiar example is in a stainless steel sink where the flat drainer has little magnetic response whereas the pressed bowl has a higher response due to the formation of martensite particularly in the corners.

If you're really thirsting for even more information about the metallurgy and microstructure of various types of stainless steel, you can check this out:

The 5 types of stainless steel

catalina...just tried a magnet on my sink and nope...it doesn't stick anywhere.

Ok...it's not magnetic...which means?

kudzu9...I was responding to catalina's question about whether my sink is magnetic or not...it's not. The information you posted is duly noted.

Thank you so much dcward89!

Hmmmm, I was at a restaurant recently where one fork, and only one fork in the restaurant had become completely magnetized and it would pick up any of the other cutlery at the table... In general, magnets don't stick to stainless steel, that is why they tell you to take a magnet with you when you go shopping for new pots and pans for your induction stove which does require a metal that will attract a magnet. I really don't see the relationship between the magnet and a well-made kitchen sink.

Again, not my perception. That's what my husband thinks. But, I agree there may not be a relationship.

Well, a magnet will tell you whether or not you can put pictures of your kids on the front of it with refrigerator magnets! I guess that might be important...

Hahaha kudzu9

Not all stainless is nonmagnetic. It depends on the carbon content and some stainless has more than others. There are many kinds of stainless for many kinds of applications.

Travertine sinks are very nice and will last a very long time when properly cared for. It will not scratch as easily as stainless. Travertine sinks are not porous. They are sealed. Do not confuse them with your floor or backsplash.

The floors in my home are all porcelain. Master and guest bath are all porcelain walled. My kitchen has granite counter, travertine backsplash and a travertine sink. I far prefer the travertine over the plain stainless sink.

Funny thing is that I am in the metal fabrication and machine business. I could build my own stainless sink any way i want. I still prefer the stone.