Ridiculous!!! If you WANT a farm sink fine, . But a good seam at the sink is literally a disappearing act. Which is why it's the seam of preference on a perimeter. You WON'T be staring at a seam. Unless you are determined to do that.

I do WANT a farmhouse sink

Then what are you worrying about? That was not your statement dear. The moments before counter installation on the kitchen below ( faucets not yet hooked up ) has an island five x fourteen feet with a SEAM at the large sink. You need a magnifying glass to find it. And my client is picky to a fault. There's three feet of seam in FRONT of the sink. But I have a phenomenal fabricator too..

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A good seam at the sink is a disappearing act only in the hands of a capable fabricator. We've seen plenty of nightmare seams on this site alone. I opted not to gamble having my seam centered at the sink, and it was the right choice for us in hindsight: the resulting seam was 'okay' given its spot (in a light-use area of the countertop), but would certainly have been a dirt/crud collector had it been positioned at the sink. FWIW -- good luck!

It's the fabricator. No matter WHERE a seam goes. No seam .....................should collect ANYTHING. You can't even feel a good seam. It has not one thing to do with location. Seaming is on the fabricator ( a laser template of course, the cut and polish following ) and installers at the site, period. In that kitchen above? The tops were "on" in 45 min. The installers left four and a half hours AFTER. It is the only seam in the kitchen. That's the point. No crud, no kidding. Want crud? Get a drop in sink.

Both of my seams are through the sinks - one is a Kohler Whitehaven farm sink and the other is a stainless undermount on the island. Neither seam is barely visible. You need to vet your fabricator carefully and ask for references and to see their work. I would also caution you to make sure that you don't put the seam over the dishwasher.

The quality of the seam all comes down to the fabricator. No matter where the seam is on your counters, if it's poorly done, you'll notice it and stare at it every time you're in the kitchen. Like the previous poster stated, vet your fabricator carefully.

Nothing beats placing a seam at an apron front sink installation for disguising that seam. There is no seam in the front because of the apron and the rear seam, usually 5" or so, is nearly half covered by the faucet escutcheon.

"I would also caution you to make sure that you don't put the seam over the dishwasher."

There is no reason to worry about placing a properly supported and adhered seam over a modern insulated dishwasher.

At the sink is always the preferred place for a seam and with a farmhouse even better.

Joseph, I have seen you write that previously, however the OP does not say what type of material they are using. I read the LG Viatera Fabrication Guide when I was considering that product and remembered specifically that they warned against seams over a DW and there are several exclusions related to seams and shifting of support and movement of substrate in their warranty. They also suggest to stay away from the sink area and out of direct sunlight. Pages 22 and 47 in the link below. I had a terrific fabricator and natural stone and felt OK with seams through the sink after reading numerous threads about seam placement. We laid the slabs out specifically to avoid putting them over either DW as I didn't want them there. Everyday there are issues posted about bad seams in one form or another. I wouldn't invite trouble if it can be avoided. Not everyone is as conscientious or knows as much as you do.

http://www.lgviaterausa.com/content/com.LG.file_depot.FileDepotFile/79/VT_Fabrication_Guide_2012(1).pdf

I’m reading all the posts on seams to gain clarity if my quartz seam is acceptable or not. Just installed and would like opinions of what you all think - I specifically said no seam at sink and that’s what I got!!?! In retrospect, I wish I had refused the install. But it’s in now. (I apologize if this is a duplicate post). Thanks all!

Not the best. Not the best choice of silicone color, More important, why TWO seams at the sink? One in corner and the other at faucet? Which IS the best place for a seam btw, and the least noticeable overall

Where did you SIGN for the template and seam information. ?

What you "said" is of no consequence at all.What did you sign on PAPER?

Thanks Jan, can the silicon color be changed out at this point?
I signed for “no seam at sink”. I also approved an email that stated one large piece may damage drywall and approved to take my chances to be sure to get the one large piece 101” x 39”.
I knew there would be a large seam to the left - I just didn’t think it would be so obvious. I was hoping it would blend more. If that larger long seam can be fixed I’d love some advice/suggestion to go back to the company. I did sign off when the guys were done - initialed, but noted not happy with seams. They left at 7pm at night and rushed the paperwork in front of me to leave.

Call the fabricator back to the house.. Yes the color can be improved. It will NEVER be totally invisible. Barely noticeable at all is a better term. And you shouldn't have accepted anything less than what you signed for at the install. PERIOD. If a deviation was needed due to materials or some other reason? You should have been notified of the change.

I've made lots of seams in engineered stone and wouldn't be ashamed to have my name on any of those. Look at the last picture please. That's inconspicuous. There's nothing wrong with seams at the sink and yours are well done there.

Yes, the silicone can be changed. Try Axiom Translucent Gray please. www.daniclamp.com

I'd recommend the seam away from the dishwasher and sink. Most installers want to avoid that to keep it at a stronger point. The seam isn't what anyone wants to see but it's less of a big deal than you think once things are involved. Also, certain colors make it impossible to hide the seam, even with the best fabricators and installers. Solid colors will probably always show it, while replicating patterns can hide it better.