KITCHEN SINK SKIRTS

YAY OR NAY?

Multiple skirts!  I'm not a fan of the peachy
coral color, but I do dig the Kitchen Aid
mixer and plates on the wall - future post!
(photo credit: bhg.com)

Are you hip to Austin, Texas' slogan, "Keep Austin Weird"? I endorse that sentiment heartily, especially in the decor here at the bungalow. Today's weirdness involves kitchen skirt sinks and the perennial question: YAY or NAY? 

We have a vintage sink in our basement almost identical to this one, and we seriously considered using it in our kitchen re-do.  Vintage sink + skirt combination = awesome weirdness in my world! In the end, sadly, we just didn't have the nerve!     

We opted for IKEA's reasonably-priced farmhouse sink, instead.  After all, I've wanted one for years, and it does exude a moderate amount of odd. 

Kay's Farmhouse sink

Vintage Farmhouse Sink with a skirt.
(photo credit: rrantiues.tumblr.com)

The farmhouse sink is a natural for the skirt, as this photo clearly illustrates.  I'm just not sure MY farmhouse sink would look its best, skirted. YAY or NAY?  While I wrestle with this decorating dilemma, enjoy viewing some additional skirted sink beauties. Don't you love the way these kitchens are styled?  So charming!

WOW --- what I love most about this kitchen is how rustic it is! I'm fond of the bizziness of that counter top, too, and must remember that when i fret over mine. The plate shelf is wonderful, s are the three white porcelain pendants and the old rugs. (photo credit: lh4.gght.co)

Here's more vintage sink + skirt = happiness! Definitely a must-do in our next house. Also, enjoying the super large windows, restaurant-style range and hood, and the soapstone (I think) counter tops sportin' a dog. :0 I love the rustic brackets and shelves, but I'd have a rolling ladder, which I love, anyway. (photo credit: remodelista.com)

Something about a vintage sink like this; it calls for a skirt, don't you think?  We thought about using something similar in our current re-mod, but we chickened out.  I love the open shelves, those cute light fixtures, and the old stool.  Pretty!  This homeowner obviously loves green the way that I love blue! (photo credit: google.com)

 - Kay Holsted, Guest Contributor

Kay Holsted is the owner of RedBird Vintage Home. Her amazing pillows are available at Lola's. RedBird Vintage Home was recently selected to set-up a store in West Elm in Lincoln Park, IL. <read entire post>. You can also view Kay's entire line of Pillow's in her Etsy store.