Hmmmm.......... not a fan.

If you do find one, check out the height - I'm a bit concerned when they are generally undermounted and deep, I would be getting a constant backache. I note from the one dohraime posted they don't appear to have draining boards which would be an issue for washing up.

Have you looked at Abey Sinks? They have a nice range and a good choice of accessories. I prefer to have a draining board I can put away to give me extra bench space. You can often get packaged deals on the accessories. Blanco also do a great sink with a good range of accessories. Unfortunately neither of them seem to have farmhouse.

Yes I agree about the ceramic butler sinks but I've read negatives about the functionality - chipping, staining and breaking glasses etc. I thought the ss would give me a good compromise with the look (sort of) and the durability. Is it the look of the ss that you're not keen on? I thought it would give the kitchen a 'different' look. I'm going for a Hampton style kitchen - white cupboards with either marble or very light granite bench tops.

Thank you very much for your replies. Any more advice or opinions are VERY welcome. PS. All the new appliances will be ss.

Forgot....olldroo, yes you're right about the depth of the sink! Would have to look into that. Abey do have some nice ones but I guess at this stage I'm still interested in the skirt front...... unless everyone talks me out of it!!

I don't think I could handle a ceramic sink especially with the chipping, and I'm such a klutz too. I also worry about that undermount look, I know they can seal things off well these days, but water will still have its way.

Wondering now, just why these sinks are not readily available here - there has to be a reason - we don't always blindly follow the Yanks. Maybe ring a couple of sink manufacturers and ask them why they are not making them - might be a simple 'no demand' then again there just might be a functionality problem.

Am I talking enough??

Wincy, farmhouse sinks go back to the 17th century, so I don't think they are going anywhere in a hurry. Probably more the usual coming and going that you get in design and decorating. I just found this thread that might have some interesting points for you.

[https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/are-farmhouse-sinks-overrated-dsvw-vd~1068798[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/are-farmhouse-sinks-overrated-dsvw-vd~1068798)

Yes, I thought it a really good thread with a huge variety of opinions. Just what you need at times like this.