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There's something about a great farmhouse sink. Maybe it's the deep utilitarian basin, ideal for party-size pots and cookie sheets. Perhaps it's because you can just imagine a well-worn sink at the center of a bustling kitchen in an old farmhouse.
Vintage finds are definitely out there (try visiting your local flea market or surfing vintageplumbing.com), but connecting an antique sink to modern water lines may add to the final price. The good news is that manufacturers are producing contemporary versions in a wide variety of materials, from porous fireclay and vitreous china to sleek stainless steel, marble, copper, and stone. Superb craftsmanship makes these new sinks a great investment. But try bidding on ebay.com for special deals. Last time we signed on, one authentic farmhouse sink was selling for only $60! 
photography: American Standard
American Standard Country Kitchen Sink made of vitreous china (shown in white), $1063 to $1489 (price based on dealer and color—white is least expensive), 800/442-1902 or www.americanstandard-us.com for retailers. |
photography: Elkay
Elkay Stainless Steel Apron-Front Sink, $981, elkayusa.com for retailers, 630/572-3192 for customer service. |
photography: Rohl
Rohl Fluted Two-bowl Fireclay Sink (shown in biscuit), $1,831.50 biscuit and black; $1,527.75 white, rohlhome.com for retailers. |
photography: Whitehaus
Whitehaus Quatro Alcove reversible fireclay sink with integral drainboard (shown in white) $637.45, white; $652.70, biscuit; $667.95, black and blue; 800/527-6690 for retailers, whitehauscollection.com for product information. |
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