Kohler Whitehaven Self-Trimming Apron Sink
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10 years agoloveall8
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Comments (11)That was some of my concern...our dishwasher is going to the left of the sink. It will be a panel dishwasher. Was concerned there should be more cabinet meat showing. But is seems the consensus here is that it should be OK. I think the panel on the dishwasher will make it seem less apparent. The whitehaven is like a "mock" farmhouse sink in that the front has a self trimming feature, so the actual cut in the cabinet will be an inch from the side, and than the front covers up almost the entire front (33 inch cabinet covered by 32 11/16" apron front). It is not like the Rohl. Using the 33" sink in a 33" cabinet makes the support inside easier to install. Using a small sink one would need to build out the sides more so they fall under the sink. Below is a picture I found on Houzz showing the dishwasher next to a similar set up using overlay doors. Mine are inset....See MoreAdvice Sought: Kohler Strive Stainless Apron-Front or Whitehaven
Comments (30)@Rachiele, what? I was supposed to get a paycheck? Nobody told me. Where do I line up. LOL Seriously though, I just love the fact that I found a sink manufacturer who can build a fully customized sink that perfectly fits our cabinets and needs, and who doesn't mind telling me when I naïvely ask for something that won't work well and instead is willing to work with me on finding alternative solutions. This is a rare combination. Admittedly, most people won't need that degree of customization, and they might not be willing to pay for it. That's fine. But it's awesome that these options are available. And while I haven't received my sink yet, I am super happy with the very professional process so far. And I see that you regularly have sales on more standardized products which directly compete with other off-the-shelve manufacturers....See MoreVigo matte stone sink VS kohler cast iron whitehaven
Comments (22)@cpartist How do you like the DXV Hillside? Any pros/cons with it? Anyone else have one? We were originally considering the 36" Shaw farmhouse sink but the salesman said they all end up crazing over time. He said that Shaw makes their sinks they same way they did 100 years ago and it takes 3 days to dry. In those 3 days the sink settles and thats why the bottom can not consistently drain towards the drain (thus puddling) and that the settling enables the crazing to happen over time. He showed us several sinks like the Franke and Home Refinements Julien but those two were too modern for our kitchen (thinner walls). He said if you're going for a really worn in kitchen with lots of character in a 100 year old house, then those crazing spider webs on the Shaw won't matter. Our house is built in the 1930's with white inset shaker cabinets but I still don't want to look at cracks in my sink. The Hillside has almost the same dimensions and thicker walls like the Shaw. He said they poke a hole in the bottom front in the drying process and all the liquid fireclay pours out and leaves a shell of a sink. That leaves the sink sounding a bit more hollow when you knock on it, but also allows it to dry in one day so that it retains its shape. The water will drain toward the drain and the sizes don't vary like the Shaw (+/- 2%). I'm worried if something went wrong with the Shaw and we had to replace it, that it wouldn't fit exactly in the original cutout for the sink. I'm not too aware of the DXV brand though. Any good?...See MoreKohler Whitehaven Sink -- alternatives?
Comments (19)I got one at Home Depot online 2 days ago. It was delivered today. Still don't have a delivery date on the the one I ordered through Ferguson's in mid-May....I was told 6-8 weeks then. My cabinets go in next week so I decided to bite the bullet and buy elsewhere. The only catch was I had to buy the sink as a package with a faucet - I bought the cheapest faucet available and I will get rid of it on eBay. Worth it to me to get the sink now!...See Moreloveall8
10 years agoThanks for the response robbcs3! The home is being built by KB homes and they use RSI Professional Cabinet Solutions for the cabinets in the home. I found a diagram of the sink base hopefully you can take a look. After you mentioned that every manufacturer has different openings and etc., I am starting to realize I may have to remove the doors and order new ones for the sink to fit.
The photo or diagram is of low quality so I apologize in advanced.
robbcs3
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10 years agoSorry for the late response robbcs3! I appreciate all the input you have given me.
I have still been contemplating whether or not to purchase the apron sink and to test my luck with the fit.. I have 1 week left to make my final decision. I have done a lot of thinking and realized that since I am getting Ceasarstone quartz countertops with a mitred edge, the cabinets will have plywood which will give me just enough space to install the apron sink. The mitred edge will also hide the plywood. The only remaining issue will be whether or not the fabricators will be able to cut the counters to fit the apron sink since it is an under-mount.
I found a photo of how my apron sink and counter will probably be fitted:
(It does look a bit odd but I can live with it if it means that I can get the apron sink I really want!)
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