HI -- I also think the cabinets need to be replaced , not only because of age but also because of the layout . If you stay with the old 50's -60's cabinets, then the sink will have to be the same as you have or a stainless one -- drop in . You do not have room for an apron farm sink . I see lots of room for improvement and not wasting money trying to dress up around the old .

I have mixed feelings - based on the doors, yes, new cabinets, but I do know some who have worked with old cabinets, especially if they are very solid and had new doors made. Then they did as you are planing, and they have very pretty kitchens. I did new counters and farm sink in my old kitchen and I am sure some here wonder why - but my cabinets are not as old as yours.

The only farmhouse sinks that I know of that will work on a standard sink base are the Kohler Vault (stainless steel) or Kohler Whitehaven (cast iron) - both under mount sinks and the Ikea Domsjo which is overmount. The Kohler sinks come in a "short apron" and a "tall apron" style and the short apron style can be used on a standard sink base - I am not sure how standard your sink base cabinet is. I have a Whitehaven and it does stick out 2 1/4 inches from the cabinet frame - that might interfere with your drawer.

I believe some other companies are beginning to make short apron style farmhouse sinks but I am not familiar with them.

What cabinets would you replace these with? Reference photo would be much appreciated!!

I can't really recommend cabinetry, but I'd stick with some quality production cabinets built in North America.

It would be nice to move the sink to the left. I am sure you could find new cabinets for around what you are paying for that counter top. In a year or two you are going to wish you changed the cabinets.

Agree, the cabinets look rough. It's the sort of kitchen you get a stainless sink and formica counters and be done with it. And formica would be visually appropriate for the age of the cabinets. The floors don't look too bad? Do you have a place where they sell used cabinets? We have them here, and when I last looked there were some really nice ones that were probably torn out for reno only not because they weren't good.

Wow, yes, you need to replace the cabinetry. It's just too dated, and it makes no sense to spend money on everything else, it will just make the cabinets look even worse than the already do. I would spend a little bit of time and make an overall plan for the kitchen and then do it in stages as you can. You need everything .... you need new cabinets, counter tops, back splash and appliances. This would also be the time to fix any design problems (as possible). In terms of a sink (your original question), I would not do a farm house sink if your sink will remain in that corner. Just get a large, open, deep stainless under mounted sink.

Whichever style color size you pick, I recommend an under-mount type.