Thursday, March 22, 2018

Three Stylish Takes on Sinkology’s New Fireclay Farmhouse Sinks

Sinkology is proud to present Kristan Allen, our design expert and guest blogger who runs the @FarmhouseRedefined Instagram. Kristan is here to share some design ideas and inspiration around designing your home around your copper sink.


Sinkology recently launched its new fireclay farmhouse sinks at Home Depot and they combine the best of style and function. They’re handcrafted with naturally durable fireclay material and reinforced with a signature glaze, which keeps the surface protected and easy to clean. These sinks are designed to be a focal point in your space, providing the versatility you need to capture the style you truly want.

That said, I thought it would be fun to pair each of the three new fireclay sinks with a matching Pfister faucet to create different styles you can build an entire space around.  Each of these combos shows the true versatility of the fireclay sinks – it’s easy to make them work with an existing style or a whole new one. Check out my take on these awesome sinks and faucets…I included a few accessory add-ons (some easy, some a little more involved) to go with each style, too!

 

Modern Minimalist with the Bradstreet II

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The Bradstreet II fireclay sink is the quintessential farmhouse sink. It’s a 30” single-bowl sink that is designed to keep up with the needs of a busy kitchen without sacrificing style. The crisp white finish brings a clean, timeless look to any space. 

I paired the Bradstreet II with Pfister’s Kai Faucet in Matte Black for a more modern, minimalist look. The black and white contrast beautifully and the clean lines of both the sink and faucet make this combo stylishly streamlined. Looking for some go-to accessories?  Check out McGee & Co’s Tatine Hand Soap and Thompson Hand Towel. They up the cool factor of this combo with very little effort!

 

Sleek Transitional with Brooks

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The Brooks fireclay sink is a true workhorse – it’s a 33” double-bowl farmhouse sink that offers the best of both worlds: the functionality and convenience of a double-bowl sink and a stylish apron-front design. I love the sleek lines of this sink and decided to pair it with the Pfister Ashfield Bridge Faucet for a transitional look. 

True to transitional form, I kept things clean and classic with the crisp white sink and polished nickel faucet.  This combo lends itself beautifully to mixing and matching finishes – a few brass accents like these Mission Drawer Pulls from Rejuvenation and this E.F. Chapman Darlana Lantern would really amp up the style this combo already has going for it. Mixing metals for the win!

 

Traditional Farmhouse with Wilcox

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The Wilcox fireclay sink is perfect for smaller kitchens or even laundry rooms! While it’s compact in size at 24”, it’s big on style with its classic apron front and crisp white finish. I paired this with the Pfister Ashfield Faucet in Rustic Bronze for a traditional take on farmhouse style.  Add a vintage-inspired cutting board collection like this Slice and Dice set from Painted Fox Home and these Silo Stoneware Canisters from Crate and Barrel for instant farmhouse charm!

Sinkology’s new fireclay farmhouse sinks paired with Pfister faucets are literally blank canvases waiting for you to tailor them to your personal style.  You can customize your own look or you can check out Home Depot’s website for sink-faucet kits that are already matched in style-forward combos.  You can also shop the full line of sink accessories like the protective sink bottom grids and Sidekick sponge holders (a must-have in my own kitchen)! 

Share more about your go-to kitchen style and favorite accessories by tagging us on Instagram at @Sinkology and @FarmhouseRedefined.  Here’s to kicking off spring with these fun new sinks!

 


If you have any additional questions during your quest for farmhouse fireclay kitchen sinks or decor, our Sinkologists are here to help. Contact us or follow us on FacebookHouzzPinterest, or Instagram for more helpful tips and design ideas.

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Copper Stamped Key Chain

Sinkology is proud to present Kendra Williams, a home decor expert, DIYer, furniture refinisher, and busy mom as a guest blogger. Kendra runs the blog at Momtique and she is here to share some design ideas and inspiration around designing your home with copper and around your copper sink.


Happy Spring! Each month I try to bring you a DIY that I have yet to attempt myself. Also, I like the idea of passing on a simple craft that requires a very limited number of supplies, only has a few steps, and requires no specific skills. I am happy to say that this month is no different. Originally, I wanted to share with you a DIY spoon stamped plant marker. I gathered everything I needed for the project: rose gold spoons, silver spoons, a hammer, and the metal stamps. I have never attempted stamping metal before, but I was eager to give it a try. I thought, how hard could it be? Well, my first attempt was a complete failure! The spoons were impossible to stamp. The metal was way too strong. Each time I hammered, all I would see were minuscule etchings. I did a little research and found that you need to use certain metals for stamping metal. This discovery quickly led me to change my direction. I decided to make a key chain out of cute copper round metals (soft enough to hammer) that I found at my local craft store.

Here is what you need to get started.

A Hammer. I used a hammer made for stamping but I feel as though a regular hammer would do the trick.
Something to hammer. Like I mentioned above, certain metals are going to give you a lot of trouble so keep that in mind.
Metal stamps. I ordered mine online for about $20 but I also saw them at my local craft store. And remember to be careful and use gloves and goggles. Don’t hammer your finger!!!

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