A-Z Home Decor Trend 2014: Farmhouse Sink
Welcome Back to the A-Z Home Decor Trend Guide 2014.I'm revealing more of the hottest home decor trends currently heating up the market, design blogs, and the internet.Today's home decor trend starts with the letter F for...Farmhouse Sink!Some of you might be questioning the appeal of these sinks and I must say, it surprised me too, but it's a very popular kitchen trend. In fact, besides white kitchen cabinets, they were the second most requested item from homeowners when I was filming HGTV's Power Broker. And the crazy thing is, they are not cheap...I dare say, they're expensive! Depending on the material it's fabricated from, it runs on average about $500-$2000. The least expensive options I've been able to find is from IKEA which run in the $200-3o0 range. They have a 25" single bowl or a 36" double bowl option. We used both in two different makeovers on HGTV's Power Broker.
It has a vintage quality that people are gravitating towards. I will warn you that contractor's are not a fan of these sinks because it makes installation very challenging. Most kitchen cabinets are not made to accommodate them (note the exposed apron front) so there are modifications that need to be made unless the cabinets are custom made specifically for a farmhouse sink.They are fabricated from different materials. The most common is porcelain like the IKEA options above and the example below.
Here's one that's made from Fireclay.
Stainless steel is a more modern option.
You can also choose from smooth or hammered copper.
and even natural stone, like granite...
This is not a comprehensive list, but it gives you an idea of what's available in the marketplace. What do you think of this trend? Would you trade your conventional undermount sink for a farmhouse sink? or have you already upgraded your kitchen with one? I'd love to hear your thoughts and see pics. Post your comments below and upload pics to my Facebook Page or Tag me on Twitter @alicetchan & Instagram @alicetamchan and use hashtag #2014homedecortrend.You're also invited to follow my A-Z Home Decor Trends 2014 Pinterest Board where you can see even more inspiration photos of all the trends I'll being sharing throughout the 13 weeks...see you online!
