Hi Joseph....I was hoping you'd respond! :). I'm an avid fan of yours (blush). We prefer an undermount sink because it's easier to wipe counters off onto the sink and as well because the emphasis will be on the countertop (Cristallo quartzite with gold and copper veining). The only reason we are considering a top mount (which we have now) is because it's easier to replace the sink (hubby might be able to do himself), should it need to be replaced in the future. I'm a bit of an OCD when it comes to the house/kitchen looking pristine all the time (and I both cook and bake A LOT). We are having a difficult time deciding on what sink (Brand, etc.) and color to get. White is out of the question as it's too intrusive next to our stone. Hubby wants a copper (my original idea), but two factors for us to consider is: We have hard water, and heard that may spot the sink, and also PRICE. Paying 2-3K for a sink is out of the question (financially) for us. We are stomped! Our kitchen cabinets are honey maple, our island (in works right now) will be a creamy white color, and then we have the Cristallo quartzite.

There are very contemporary apron front sinks with flat aprons. The ones from stainless are especially sleek looking and look gorgeous in even the most modern kitchens - at least to me. I am getting one that is less deep than many since I am short. It will be 8” instead of the 9” to 10” of some styles. There is no doubt that it makes more of a statement than an undermount sink so unless you are short or are really going for a farmhouse or more rustic type of look, it might be something that might be considered more on trend and therefore might become dated to some people who are less certain of their own taste. But I don’t think apron sinks will be more dated in ten years than white waterfall islands.

I had never heard of Ruvati until I read your post. I have always had Franke and Blanco sinks. I really want a deep sink with the integrated cutting boards and colanders so I took a look at the reviews on Amazon on the Ruvati and it seems that everybody seems very happy with it with the exception of the flat bottom and having to manually push scraps and crumbs down. I feel I do this anyway with my sinks so I wonder if this is much more so. The price is pretty amazing.

After getting the sink installed I'm regretting not purchasing a self-trimming apron front sink instead. When the contractors cut the cabinet, it left a small gap around the sink edges (and a few chips too). The contractor says they'll cover it with scribe molding so you won't see it, and hopefully that will resolve the issue. Wonder if other folks here with this sink or similar ones have had the same issue? Video showing the gaps around the sink here: https://1drv.ms/v/s!AmD8KjGtqRzxjohVhtoxF_BKmAksdQ?e=N315sO