If I were you, I would save yourself a lot of future potential issues and $$$ and just get a large single stainless steel. Farm/apron sinks are great but they CAN have issues down the road that are more difficult to tackle. The fireclay ones can crack, chip or craze. The stainless steel ones aren't as problematic, but they can be dented. I'm sure Joe will chime in and give you the best advice. But I am glad they farmsinks aren't as popular as they once were. Getting callbacks from clients on chipped sinks is not fun...for anyone! They are a risk you should be willing to accept and be aware of what needs to be done down the road should your sink fail or get damaged in any way.

Totally not worth changing out, plus the standard sink is a double, which is suboptimal, so bite the bullet and get what you want now.

Get the large single stainless sink. Farmhouse sinks will be out of style soon, especially if you're not building on a farm.

I'm not in love with the farm house option either - thank you all for your advice in regard to that sink style.

We are working with a developer who is hiring out contractors to build their predesigned floor plan - how can we work with said contractor to cut out for the sink I want? Is that okay? I don't want to step on any toes

" But I am glad they farmsinks aren't as popular as they once were."

" Farmhouse sinks will be out of style soon,"

I run a replacement sink business. At least half of my customers choose an apron front sink. There is no marketplace substantiation to the above statements. These sinks are older and more classic than subway tile. They aren't going anywhere.

I don't think apron-front sinks are going out of style. But I do think farmhouse sinks (the white porcelain-looking variety, the ones that try most to emulate historic farmhouses) will be out of style soon. I'm not a pro at all, so my word means nothing. Just my opinion. :-)

I don't typically see apron sinks in older houses. I see the kind that have the drainboard to one side, and the faucet connected to the wall. I am waiting for those to have a moment.

Frankly, I don't why everyone doesn't choose an apron front. No drips and splashes down the front of the cabinets with an apron front -- sinks are impervious to water, wood cabinets are not.

Would the builder let YOU purchase the sink you want and then install it at no extra charge? I don't see why not. The fabricator is going to make a sink cut out anyway.I'd buy the sink that I wanted (the one's he's offering are probably inexpensive). Kraus and Ruvati make a workstation sink for about $400.

You aren't getting an apron sink retrofitted for $1,300.00. Not double that either. Not if I'm doing it anyway.

I requested quotes in regard to cutting into existing cut quartz - haven’t heard back so that seems like a no-go with upgrading down the road.. It makes me wonder if upgrading to Quartz is really worth it - we’re settling with their basic cabinets too and thinking of refacing/replacing those down the road.

I cook enough to know the sink I would love (third pic) would provide me the versatility for how I work in the kitchen.

The farmhouse sink is big enough for my pots, pans, etc. - it’s just not what I imagined in my kitchen.

It sounds like I’m stuck between their standard sink or their farmhouse from what you’re saying Joseph.

It sounds like we should go with all basic options and replace everything (cabinets, countertop, etc) after the house is built.

I don't understand that if YOU are building a house, that you are unable to get some things changed. Has it already been built? If the kitchen is not in, why can you not get the sink you want. A friend of mine bought a house that was being built on spec. The builder gave her an allowance for materials/changes. If she went over the allowance she paid the balance herself. Kitchens, bathrooms and floors are expensive to change. Why not get what you want now.

@Design Girl 98% of developers/tract home builders will not let you go outside there systems and materials. Period.