A Carpenter’s Son – Farmhouse Renovation: Part 3


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A family in a modern kitchen with a wooden dining table and hexagonal tile backsplash. A woman is washing dishes at a copper farmhouse sink, while three children sit at the table eating and a man interacts with a toddler.


The Renovation Journey of an 1800’s Farmhouse

Renovating an 1800’s farmhouse is no small feat. It requires dedication, creativity, and a deep respect for the home’s history. Our friends, Josh and Laura, over at A Carpenter’s Son Design Co., previously shared the beginning stages of renovating their 1800’s farmhouse. The renovation of this historical home has been a labor of love and creativity. Josh started A Carpenter’s Son in 2015 as a platform to sell woodworking craft pieces and furniture to raise money for their upcoming domestic adoption. By working hard to use the woodworking business to offset the domestic adoption fees, their Etsy shop and Instagram following exploded. After successfully raising the funds to adopt into their family, the company continues to grow and build for a purpose. Additionally, they are raising money for other families to adopt and for families who have previously adopted.

Renovating the 1800’s Farmhouse: Bringing It to Life with Sinkology

Here’s a quick update to see how this 1800’s farmhouse is coming to life with copper and fireclay sinks from Sinkology and a little love from this creative family! The last you heard from us, we were preparing to move into our newly renovated farmhouse after living in a camper with our four sons during the summer of 2018. It has felt like luxury to be in a brand-new house. Our Sinkology pieces make our whole house feel fancy!

Life in the Newly Renovated 1800’s Farmhouse

We have lived in our renovated 1800’s farmhouse for the past six months. Meanwhile, we still have some cosmetic touches to finish, such as painting trim and applying a second coat of paint on the walls. However, most of the work is done, and we are loving it.

As with any family, our kitchen sink probably gets the most use. We have four young boys, and they are always in the kitchen! We are drawn to the warmth the Rockwell copper farmhouse sink brings to the room, paired with blue cabinets and walnut open shelving and island by A Carpenter’s Son. The copper sink has been easy to care for as the patina naturally changes and blends back in with use. Our most asked question is the color of our cabinets – we used Newport Gray by Valspar.



A kitchen sink area with a hammered copper farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, a white countertop, and a hexagonal tile backsplash. The counter holds a box labeled "Sinkology Copper CareIQ Kit," a spray bottle, and a vase of flowers.
A copper sink with a box labeled "Sinkology Copper CareIQ Kit," a spray bottle, and a blue cleaning cloth placed on the counter.


a double basin copper sink in a renovated kitchen
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a copper farmhouse sink, a gas stove, and hexagonal tile backsplash. Wooden shelves hold various dishes and glassware, and a wooden dining table is in the foreground.


The Versatile Laundry Room Sink in the 1800’s Farmhouse Renovation

The next most-used sink in our renovated 1800’s farmhouse is in our laundry room. We chose the Wilcox fireclay farmhouse sink because we love the clean white look of it along with our white washer and dryer. This sink is used as a hand-washing station and utility sink. Early this spring, we needed to move our new baby chicks inside when the temperature suddenly dropped below freezing. They spent the night in this sink! I knew it could withstand the mess and the heat lamp. Afterwards, it cleaned up easily and looks brand new again.



laundry room with sink
A white sink with a black faucet, next to a box labeled "Sinkology Fireclay CareIQ Kit," two bottles of cleaning solution, and a blue cleaning cloth on the countertop.


Luxurious Bathroom Features in the Renovated 1800’s Farmhouse

We are happy with the bathroom sinks that we chose for our renovated 1800’s farmhouse as well. They add a special touch to each room. After a long day of working in the woodshop or in the yard, our favorite way to relax is in our copper bathtub. Our master bathroom makes us feel like we are on a luxury retreat!

Looking Forward to New Memories in the Renovated 1800’s Farmhouse Renovation

We are enamored with watching spring arrive and looking forward to many more years and memories in our renovated 1800’s farmhouse. Our hens are sitting on eggs we expect will be hatching anytime. Everything around us is turning greener. We have a thousand projects, like any good homeowners do, and are excited to get into some of the warmer weather ones like gardens, new animals, landscaping, and porch furniture. However, the biggest victory for now is being safe and sound in our newly renovated 1800’s farmhouse.



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If you have any additional questions during your search for the perfect copper, fireclay farmhouse sink or crafted stainless steel sink, our Sinkologists are here to help. Contact us or follow us on FacebookHouzz, Pinterest, Instagram, or TikTok for more helpful tips and design ideas.