Best Black Farmhouse Sink: 3 Matte Black Fireclay Sizes Compared

Best black farmhouse sink for most kitchensMiuara Farmhouse Sink 33 x 18 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen SinkBest black farmhouse sink for deeper countersMiuara Farmhouse Sink 33 x 20 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen SinkBest large black farmhouse sinkMiuara Farmhouse Sink 36 x 20 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

A black farmhouse sink is one of the fastest ways to give a kitchen a modern edge while keeping the classic apron-front shape. Against white quartz, butcher block or light cabinets, a dark fireclay basin becomes the focal point of the room.

Miuara makes its black apron sinks in three sizes, all in fireclay with a color listed as Matte Black. Since they share one design, this guide is really about picking the right size and preparing for life with a dark finish. See every color and size on the farmhouse sinks page.

Our picks

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Best black farmhouse sink for most kitchens

Miuara Farmhouse Sink 33 x 18 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

The 33 x 18 inch Matte Black model shares its size with Miuara's flagship white sink, so it fits the many kitchens planned around a 33-inch apron. According to the maker, it is fine fireclay fired above 2600°F for 26 hours with a solid core, and the black glaze will not fade over years of use. The single bowl is reversible, and the title says it can be installed apron front or drop in (undermount). R15 rounded corners make wiping easier.

Best forStandard kitchens that want a black accent without a big footprint

Skip it ifYou have a wide 36-inch-plus sink base you want to fill

Pros

• Common 33-inch width
• Reversible, apron front or drop in (undermount) per the title
• 3-year warranty listed

Cons

• Narrowest front-to-back size of the three at 18 inches

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Best black farmhouse sink for deeper counters

Miuara Farmhouse Sink 33 x 20 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

The 33 x 20 inch version keeps the 33-inch width but adds 2 inches front to back, so the bowl reaches farther toward the wall. That can mean more room for a wide pan or a tall pot lying on its side. The listing describes the same fireclay body, black glaze and R15 corners as the 33 x 18. It is a reversible single bowl with a 3-year warranty.

Best forKitchens with full-depth counters that want a roomier bowl

Skip it ifYour cabinet or counter depth is tight

Pros

• 20 inches front to back
• Same 33-inch width as the most common apron size
• Reversible single bowl

Cons

• Needs enough cabinet depth for the extra 2 inches; check the listing minimum

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Best large black farmhouse sink

Miuara Farmhouse Sink 36 x 20 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

The 36 x 20 inch Matte Black model is the biggest dark sink in the lineup, for kitchens with a wide sink base and lots of cookware. It uses the same fireclay fired above 2600°F with a solid core, and the maker says the black glaze resists heat, scratches and stains. The listing includes its own dimensions and installation section, worth reading before you order. A 36-inch apron sink generally needs a wider cabinet than a 33; Miuara's white 36 x 18 lists a 39-inch minimum base.

Best forLarge kitchens and island-free layouts where the sink is the star

Skip it ifYour sink base is a standard 36-inch cabinet

Pros

• Largest black bowl in the range
• 20 inches front to back
• 3-year warranty listed

Cons

• Heaviest of the three and needs the widest cabinet

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How we picked the black farmhouse sinks

Miuara sells three apron-front sinks in black, and this list includes all of them. That is on purpose: they share a fireclay body, a reversible single bowl and a 3-year warranty, so the real decision is size. We read each listing and compared:

• Width: 33 or 36 inches, which decides the cabinet you need.
• Front-to-back size: 18 or 20 inches, which affects bowl room and counter depth.
• Finish: the color listed as Matte Black, and what the maker says about fading.
• Install notes: reversible design and mounting options from each title.

No prices or ratings are used; every fact comes from the maker's listings. If you would rather see white models alongside black, our best fireclay farmhouse sink guide covers the full range.

Black farmhouse sink sizes compared

The jump from 33 to 36 inches changes the cabinet you need. The jump from 18 to 20 inches mainly changes how far the bowl reaches back toward the wall.

Miuara Farmhouse Sink 33 x 18 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

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Miuara Farmhouse Sink 33 x 20 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

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Miuara Farmhouse Sink 36 x 20 Inch Black Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink

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Is a black farmhouse sink a good idea?

A black apron sink works best when it contrasts with what is around it. Light quartz, marble-look counters, white shaker cabinets and wood tones all make a dark basin pop. Brass, gold or matte black faucets pair well with it.

What dark finishes show

Every dark sink shows things a white sink hides, mainly dried water spots and mineral film in hard-water areas. White sinks, in turn, show coffee and tomato stains. Neither is maintenance-free; they just show different things.

What the listing says about the glaze

Miuara describes a thick glaze that resists high temperature, scratches and stains, and says the black sinks will not fade over the years. The color is listed as Matte Black, while the copy also calls the surface smooth and glossy. Look closely at the product photos to judge the sheen you prefer.

How to choose a black farmhouse sink size

Start with the cabinet

Measure the inside width of your sink base. An apron sink needs a cabinet wider than the sink itself, so a 33-inch sink typically goes in a larger base than 33 inches, and a 36-inch sink needs more still. Miuara's white 36 x 18 lists a 39-inch minimum base. Always confirm the exact minimum on the listing for your model.

Then check depth

A 20-inch sink takes more cabinet and counter depth than an 18-inch one. If your counters are shallow or you plan a faucet behind the sink, the 18-inch version gives more breathing room.

Plan the install

1. Order the sink before templating the countertop so the fabricator can measure the real piece.
2. Have a pro build a support frame inside the cabinet. Fireclay is heavy, and the weight grows when the bowl is full.
3. Ask your plumber about drain and disposer fit. Fireclay bottoms are thick, and some models need a deep disposer flange.
4. Decide on mounting style early; these sinks can go apron front or drop in (undermount) per their titles.

Not sure an apron front is right for you? Our farmhouse sink vs undermount sink comparison weighs both options, and the undermount and drop-in sinks page shows the under-counter range.

Our pick for a black farmhouse sink

For most kitchens, the 33 x 18 inch Matte Black is the easiest fit. Choose the 33 x 20 if you have generous counter depth and want a roomier bowl, and the 36 x 20 if your sink base is wide enough for a statement piece.

Planning around 33 inches? Our best 33-inch farmhouse sink guide compares every Miuara option at that width. Short on space? Try the best small kitchen sink guide.

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