I would look for a good stainless sink with the accessories if you want , fireclay can be chipped , broen the finsh wears over time , stainless has been here forever because it performs all the time. IMO the apron front sink thing is fading thank god.

I agree I love the apron front sinks and I love the apron front with the ledge for working. I was looking at this sink and wondering the same thing. I would love to see what people's experience with Julien fireclay sinks are!

Is there a reason you are choosing the Julien sink with the integrated board instead of the Shaw's and then having a board made for it? Might that not be simpler since Julien seems to specialize in high end stainless sinks and Shaw's in fireclay?

Best of luck whichever you choose. I love apron front sinks as well, especially fireclay ones :-)

I'm curious to see the responses here. We are in the final stages of planning our kitchen remodel and are likely ordering the Fira sink. I really like the integrated workstation of the Fira. We also looked at the Shaw/ROHL 33" fireclay, our reluctance to it is the flat bottom.

We ended up going with the Julien Fira and it just arrived today. The craftsmanship appears to be top notch, and the finish is flawless. This thing is HEAVY!!! It will be installed Friday in our new Kith Cabinets, which I also highly recommend. Stay tuned for pics...

Thanks for the update. I'm ordering one now, going to build a cabinet around it. Did you choose a faucet to go with the sink yet?

Hi- I'm shopping for a white apron front sink with a ledge/ cutting board option and was wondering if you had an update on how the Fira was working for you?

looking to get this sink also, please let us know how it came out

thank you

Isaac do you have any photos of your sink installed? How have you been liking it ? I am torn between that one and Kohler Whitehaven. I worry about depth of Fira, as I am on the smaller size and 10" is a lot. Appreciate your input.

Patrica: I hate to break the news to you, but not only do I sell a boatload of apron sinks, Elkay hasn't introduced the new Quartz Luxe 36" short apron because they don't expect to sell any. I'll be installing my third in as many months as soon as it arrives. I just got my color chips yesterday. Based on my sales, there is no evidence for your contention that apron sinks are fading. None.

My neighbor just put in a julien fireclay sink, so no feedback on longevity. It is gorgeous, though. I agree with the others who say these sinks are here to stay. My cousin got one from blanco in slingranit a few years ago. She would reinstall that sink in a heartbeat. Some trends become norms. I think that is where we are with apron front sinks. It’s a norm now for lots of peeps.

These are great sinks. I like how Julien finishes their aprons all the way around, so you have more installation options. They just re-designed the grids for these as well, and they look sharp.

I'm curious if anyone was able to put a trash can under this sink? It does have the offset drain, but I'm guessing it's a tad too deep?

Isaac Fleming, I'd love to know how you feel about your sink now that it's been installed for a while. I am seriously considering this sink because of the offset drain, fireclay beauty, and ledge. TIA

To: Issac Fleming,

I am considering buying this sink as well, and would love to hear how yours is holding up. Hopefully you can respond before I purchase and have it installed :)

Thank you so much!

Allison Porch

Just installed one... looks amazing....

Retrofitting a Kohler Whitehaven.

@Isaac Fleming can you kindly update on your experience with the Home Refinements Julien Fira 093319? Any issues with chipping, cracking, staining? Thank you!

Anyone have reviews after a years with the Julien Fira sink?

following... considering the Fira .

I am waiting on my two Fira sinks one for the kitchen and one for the pantry. Very excited to see and use them.

I would love as well to know about the Julien Fira and how it is holding up.