KOHLER Whitehaven 35-3/4" Farmhouse Undermount Kitchen Sink, White

OK, Amazon; You are due a Review!!! I bought this sink in November, the first purchase in what has been a 5 month re-model, and it just went in last week. Until then, except for a quick inspection for damage when it arrived, it has sat in the garage. Only now can I write a review. “STUNNING!” Which is what I expected from KOHLER, but I mean REALLY stunning! First, it’s a True White; no blue, green, bone or gold cast, which some whites have. It has that Kohler glow to it under light, and I even love their logo plate. But what hooked me on this model was the self-trimming Apron front. Workmanship is NOT always what it should be and I knew this style would hide any cutting sins from my installers, and it does. It gives a remarkable and finished look to the entire sink area. It has that substantial “ring” when you knock on it that only enamel-over-iron does, and though I worried about buying the 30” for my small kitchen, and whether it would be large enough, it absolutely is! (BTW: look on Amazon for the silicon roll-up dish drainer racks. BRILLIANT!) A tip if you buy this: A few reviewers say it isn’t necessary as this is NOT the heaviest Farm sink made, BUT! still, I had my crew add a 2x4 support underneath, mid-way along the front-to-back depth of both sides. With over 170# to the sink, and water and contents weight putting it over 200# pounds, it made no sense to me to overload the cabinet frames. The lumber is not stunning admittedly, but I had them go fast and dirty, and I will add paint to the lumber soon. It takes up very little space and gives me huge peace of mind. ALSO, do be sure to follow industry recommendations on the length of your faucet to be sure it can swing to the side and end up above or very close to the sink drain. I don’t like the look of counter sprayers but opted for a pull out sprayer in my streamlined (but vintage looking; go figure!) Venetian Bronze faucet and am very happy I made that decision. I can ignore it, which I will do most of the time, but it will stretch to the full 30” width of the sink when I need it to. INSTALLATION TIP: This is an under-mount installation, and my Granite cutter was marvelous. We crafted a beautiful curved line to the front interior edge of the granite, and it echoes the interior curve of the sink corners, and the return curve on the self-trimming Apron. The entire result is elegant, artful, and practical as all water can be easily sponged toward the sink basin! Sorry, no photo to share yet… ' This was an Amazon Marketplace purchase from Build.com, and there were a few necessary conversations about shipping issues, BUT! It was a slight shipping glitch; NOT Amazon’s fault, and Build.com came through. They were responsive and HONEST, as my sink was discounted as a “USED” item since the box had been opened for a visual demo at their end. They insured me it was in flawless condition (it is), and in buying through Amazon I knew I had their backing as well. All in all I will grant all 5 stars to this transaction, because Amazon does not deserve a reduction, though I’d make it a 4 if I was judging on Build.com’s shipping alone. However I have purchased other things from Build.com and this was the first problem, and it was the shipping group’s fault. I talked to Build.com during the delay, they kept me informed, and they assured me they would deal with it. They did; and they have informed me that they no longer use that transporter. In the end, everyone stepped up. I have not yet once been disappointed by Amazon or their marketplace vendors. Even in an instance that it was PURELY my error in ordering an item not to California’s strict new energy codes, they graciously refunded my purchase with no fuss. LOVE AMAZON! And I LOVE my Kohler Apron Sink! 5 STARS for this transaction!

I am loving our new Kohler Whitehaven sink. It delivered in a well packaged box on a pallet. Super heavy as it is cast iron with enamel coating finish. We got it in the Truffle color and it’s absolutely beautiful - between light gray and mauve - very subtle but a statement piece paired with Brizo kitchen faucet. The large single basin is quite convenient as I can wash my large pot without having to worry of banging it against the divider of a double bowl sink (which I used to have and had happen at times). Easy to clean and wipe down. I’m very happy with our purchase.

Update: Mid-July, 2015 Several people have posted, asking how well this sink is holding up. The answer is, so far, perfectly. I do use the sink rack designed to fit in this sink, and it took me a bit of time to get used to the sink rack, but everything is fine. The sink cleans up really well and sparkles. O course, since it was a new sink, I've been relatively careful not to scrape pots and pans on it. I get lots of compliments on the sink as well. So all, in all, I remain very pleased with my purchase. Original review: This sink is the cat's pajamas--or so I think, so far. And so far, all the news is good. I did tons of research on farmhouse sinks before buying this Kohler model. I actually prefer the Shaw Original Farmhouse sink in terms of aesthetic appeal, but the Kohler is cast iron rather than clay-fired, and everything I've read leads me to believe this Kohler is less prone to chipping or cracking than the Shaw, due mainly to the cast iron being fired at something like 400 degrees higher temperature than clay-fired sinks are. I'm no expert, but I've read that supposedly means the cast-iron surface is more durable. Certainly the reviews I've read on various sites say so. This sink has clean lines, a drain at one side, a gentle slope to the right to allow water to drain, and is easy to install. My kitchen cabinet installer found it a cinch to cut out the opening for this undermount sink to sit on. Beware, though, since the sink weighs over 120 pounds, it takes two people to lift it up into place without risking a hernia. So, all in all, I'm very happy with this purchase, though I should emphasize it was just installed. The real proof will be if the sink does not show wear after the first six months or year, thereby proving its durability. I'll come back and report then. Final note--I did buy a Kohler sink rack, item 6449-ST, that fits in the Whitehaven, to help protect it.

We ordered the sink and had it installed. It's beautiful. Until we noticed a blemish in it that left the cast iron showing through, in one spot. Amazon said to contact the manufacturer, or return it for credit (it was after the window). But they did not have replacements. So we'd have to pick something else, or order it elsewhere. We contacted Kohler and they sent us a full letter with the following language: As a leader in the plumbing industry, Kohler Co. strives to delight our customers with superior products and impeccable service. We were very concerned to discover this was not your experience. Consistent with our warranty, we authorize the replacement of your one K-6489-0 WHITEHAVENTM UC 36" TALL APRON SINK; however, our warranty does not cover reimbursement for labor charges. Please contact your place of purchase and have them order one replacement K-6489-0 WHITEHAVENTM UC 36" TALL APRON SINK. Please specify the color of your product when ordering the replacement. You do not need to return your product to your place of purchase. Please give them a copy of this letter to ensure that the appropriate credit is issued to all parties involved. Your place of purchase may require an original receipt. Be advised this letter has a three-month expiration date from the time it was issued. Thank you for choosing THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER®, the leader in plumbing product design and innovation for your home. Kohler Co. looks forward to improving your level of gracious living by exceeding your needs in kitchen and bath design. Please call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-4KOHLER (1-800-456-4537) Monday through Friday 8am-5pm CST if we can assist you. Amazon REQUIRES we rip it out and send it in. Without having the replacement. They will give us another 30 days to return it, although I can't get a new one anywhere else for less than twice the cost. So end story, buyer BEWARE buying a big expensive item like this if you need to claim a warranty on it after 30 days. Amazon's policy sucks in this instance and are not a good manufacturing partner with Kohler in my opinion. Overall we want this sink but can't get the customer service we would expect from Amazon. Kohler was very accommodating, but not Amazon.

Absolutely beautiful sink!! The delivery was prompt and handled with care. Thank you so much m. If you are on the fence BUY IT!! It’s well worth the money. I’ve seen reviews about the sink arriving damaged mine was not and arrived perfect and intact. I am so happy with my sink!! If I could purchase another one I would!!

SOLID. Have installed two so far this year

Absolutely love my Kohler Whitehaven farmhouse sink! It’s got that classic, timeless look that instantly elevates the whole kitchen. The enameled cast iron feels super durable, and it’s deep enough to handle big pots and pans without splashing water everywhere. Plus, the apron-front design gives it that perfect farmhouse vibe without looking overly rustic. That said, since it’s a glossy white finish, it does take a little maintenance to keep it looking spotless—metal pans can leave marks, but a quick scrub with Bar Keeper’s Friend takes care of it easily. Overall, it’s a solid, beautiful sink that’s totally worth it if you want something stylish and built to last!

A couple of things to note - it is VERY heavy! Make sure you have help with moving, especially if you are trying to retrofit to existing cabinetry. We had granite installed and didn't realize that it was required to have the sink installed prior to measuring for the granite. Double check with your installer to be sure. Purchased the sink rack on Amazon as well, to protect the bottom. 2 pieces, perfect fit, dishwasher safe. I did a ton of research yet there are things I didn't take into consideration so having to get used to. I bought a goose neck Koehler faucet and b/c the sink is so deep, the water tends to splash all over unless I use the lowest pressure. Significant counter space is required for a drying rack - was spoiled with my double sink in that regard. The sink is HUGE, which is great for pots, but when rinsing out the sink of food particles, etc., you have to rinse the entire surface, which takes a little longer to accomplish. And I do agree with reviewers that because it's so deep, you do have to get used to leaning over to wash dishes. Despite these drawbacks, I do love the look of the sink and am very pleased with my purchase.

Love this sink very handy for large pots etc I did notice it has a rough spot on the side where the ceramic glaze is not perfect could not return it so have to make due and hope it doesn’t affect performance in the long run

After reading the previous post we were weary about ordering online bur decided to give it a try. After a long wait for the shipping we were really excited when it arrive. The sink was overly protected and we could see why the sink weights a lot so be very careful when lifting it, after an initial inspection it was all in excellent condition. After our new cabinet was custom made specifically for the sink it was installed and has been the talk of from our guests ever since. The size was perfect for our kitchen, if we would have gone bigger it would have been to much and if we had gone smaller it would have been too small.

can sratch with pots, pans cleaning with kohler cleaner can get expensive

Excellent delivery time and a beautiful product

Looks great came on time no issues