Posted by: Karen Kirk

June 23

Modern farmhouse design is popular today for a reason. It allows homeowners to embrace tradition and surround themselves with timeless farmhouse charm that makes them feel good—but with a modern twist.

From traditional country farmhouse to contemporary urban condo kitchens, the perfect apron-front sink is a great way to instantly add modern farmhouse style. When choosing a kitchen sink, think beyond the basics of just sink size and bowl depth, and optimize your sink station to its greatest potential!

This iconic sink style originated in large farmhouse kitchens but can now be enjoyed in even the smallest, most compact urban settings. Here are 5 inspiring options I know you’ll love!.

Blue kitchen with farmhouse sink and Thermador gas range top

1. Blue kitchen with farmhouse sink and Thermador gas range top

A gorgeous Thermador 48-inch gas rangetop and white farmhouse sink are the highlights of this lovely blue modern farmhouse kitchen. Lisa Furtado Interiors via @thermadorhome

White Blanco Profina fireclay sink with windows

2. White Blanco Profina fireclay sink with windows

The perfect addition to any culinary kitchen, Blanco’s 36-inch Profina ceramic fireclay farmhouse sink has a smooth, glossy surface that is incredibly durable, beautiful and easy to clean. Its unique design features an innovative accessory ledge for a sliding cutting board and optional dish rack that slips seamlessly under the cutting board when not in use. Blanco.com

white Sink with hydrangea and striped window coverings

3. White Sink with hydrangea and striped window coverings

Interior Stylist, Steve Cordony is one of my favourite Instagrammers so when I saw his recent post featuring a white apron-front sink overflowing with glorious conical pinky-white Hydrangea paniculata I couldn’t resist sharing his incredible image with you. @stevecordony @rosedale_farm

IKON blk Silgranit sink with faucet

4. IKON blk Silgranit sink with faucet

Add color to your farmhouse sink with Blanco’s Canadian-made IKON Silgranit (granite composite) sinks collection that’s available in 9 colors and 4 contemporary models; IKON 30, 33, 27, and 33 1¾ Low Divide. Non-porous and food-safe, heat-resistant Silgranit will not scratch or stain and is easy to clean. Paired with Blanco’s Catris Flexo faucet. Blanco.com

Fluted white fireclay farmhouse sink with shelf & art above

5. Fluted white fireclay farmhouse sink with shelf & art above

A sweet fluted-front farmhouse sink adds vintage character to the kitchen when complimented with brass accents and a serene neutral colour palette. This style of sink is widely available online in various sizes. Via Remodelista

Kohler white sink with ridged front detail

6. Kohler white sink with ridged front detail

The 30-inch enameled cast iron Whitehaven Hayridge apron-front kitchen sink from Kohler features an interesting textured horizontal ridges design on the apron-front, a large single basin to accommodate large pots and pans and a sloped bottom to help with draining and cleanup.