An apron sink is often referred to as being a farmhouse sink, because their style is indicative of older style sinks commonly included as part of a vintage farmhouse kitchen. An apron front sink has an attractive panel in the front, which makes the sink itself appear to be part of the overall countertop installation. In fact, when installing an apron front kitchen sink, you should already have the sink before the cabinets and countertop are installed so that the installation can take the apron sink into consideration.

Apron sinks can be manufactured from a number of different materials, including cast iron finished with enamel, vitreous china and fireclay. White is often the most common color for an apron sink, but there are also different colors of vitreous china which are also available, such as bisque, bone, black and other colors as well. There are also higher end apron front sinks, which are available in materials such as granite, marble and copper, which are beautiful but more expensive.

The visual charm of apron sinks is one of their advantages, along with the fact that they make it easy to access the sink. They are often a good choice for a smaller kitchen, since there are many models, which can take up a small amount of space. They are a deep style of sink, and many times they are single basin, although multiple basin apron sinks are also available. An apron sink is a great way of bringing some farmhouse charm to your kitchen decor.

When selecting an apron sink, you should keep in mind that they look best when appropriate fixtures are selected. Fixtures with a more rustic appearance or those that blend well with the material the sink is made from are the best choices.

One of the big advantages to an apron sink is the fact that they are easy to access, being closer to the front of the counter. This can reduce the amount of bending over required to use the sink, and can help keep you from getting your sleeves wet while using the sink. They are also a good style of sink for somebody who has back problems, since they are easier to access.

Another advantage of an apron sink is the greater amount of work area that they provide. The drains on these types of sinks are usually located towards the rear, or in one of the back corners of the sink, providing you with a lot of sink work area.

If you are looking for a custom sink, especially if you have an odd sized or shaped area designated for the sink, you can also find custom versions of apron sinks. However, these are more costly than the standard shapes and sizes. You can also get ceramic glazed sinks with custom hand-painted decorations.

Your bathroom sink price will also depend on the material that the apron sink is made from, with stainless steel and firestone generally being the least expensive. Enameled cast iron and vitreous china apron sinks are generally reasonably priced, but you can expect to pay more for materials such as stone, bronze or copper.