Project

Inspiration

Several generations ago on the Appalachian farms and homesteads chores were preformed without indoor plumbing.  A common item in most kitchens was a dry sink.  These necessary pieces of furniture would be a place where the common kitchen tasks were performed.  Most dry sinks have a dry well, shelf or rack and storage underneath.  They were called dry sinks because water was not piped to the sink.  Instead, water would be retrieved from buckets as needed.  Cleaning garden harvested vegetables or hunted game was done at the dry sink.

My design uses native hardwood to accentuate the storage areas, such as the door or drawer.  I prefer to use milk paint of the rest of the surfaces.  This combination makes for a pleasing look that will match any décor found in today’s homes. 

Scenes from “The Dry Sink” Episode

Build your version of the dry sink to use as a decorative or functional piece.

This dry sink features flush mount door, a metal lined try, a dovetail drawer and wood work surface. 

The finished piece measures 48″W x 19″D x33″T