Before sinks were invented water was carried inside in buckets and a sink was a wooden wash bucket. The indoor well pump made it necessary to have a more permanent arrangement for holding water and the kitchen sink was born. It was a self-contained unit called an apron sink because of the front piece. These sinks, also called “farmer’s sinks” were made of wood and then porcelain-coated steel and went out of fashion when the modern stainless-steel, drop-in sinks became popular.

Today apron sinks are making a comeback made like the Kohler Verity Apron Front Stainless Steel Single Bowl Undermount Sink and models made of a variety of materials. Some high-end sinks are made from copper and even polished wood while other materials include acrylic and composite stone, which is crushed rock mixed with epoxy. They are the crowing touch for natural stone or composite countertops and modern cabinets and appliances.

A stainless-steel model is the most popular apron sink because it is inexpensive, easy to clean and can take a beating and still look great. The Kohler Verity Apron Front Stainless Steel Single Bowl Undermount Sink is made of heavy-gauge stainless-steel, foam insulation and rubber mountings and the best quality fittings for easy installation. In fact, with its timeless beauty it will be the last kitchen sink you will ever need.