A large old sink is always practical in a country cottage.
In a kitchen off the coast of Scotland, a vintage farm sink is so large front-to-back it extends far enough beyond the front of the cabinets to cast a shadow. Called a “crumbsweeper,” because any debris from the counters can be swept right into it, the entire rim of the sink is covered by the counters which end at the inside edge. This type of installation is called a “negative reveal,” meaning that no part of the sink edge is revealed or showing — almost. Older sinks are often shallow and more than 24-inches deep. In modern cabinets that means the front corners are unobstructed. The kitchen also boasts a red Aga cooker and gray-green custom Plain English cabinets. Tall pillar taps are mounted in the slim strip of the deck behind the sink.
