Black Quartz Farmhouse Sink Built for a Working Kitchen
The Karran QAWS-740-BL is a large single-bowl farmhouse workstation sink in Black quartz composite, combining an exposed apron front with an integrated workstation ledge for a kitchen that handles prep and cleanup in equal measure. At 34 inches wide and 9 inches deep, the bowl gives you full workspace from the moment it is installed.
Key Features
• Matte Black quartz composite construction brings consistent color through the material, so chips and nicks are far less visible than on a surface-coated finish.
• QAWS-style standard farmhouse installation fits into a farmhouse sink base cabinet with a 9-1/4 inch exposed apron and support strips carrying the sink's weight.
• Integrated workstation ledge runs along the top of the bowl, accepting compatible cutting boards, colanders, and drying racks staged over the basin.
• Single large bowl configuration leaves the full 34 inch interior clear for oversized cookware, sheet pans, and bulk prep without a center divider in the way.
• Quartz composite durability — 80% natural quartz and 20% acrylic resin — delivers high resistance to scratches, stains, chips, and heat in daily kitchen use.
• No faucet deck keeps the apron-front profile clean; the faucet and any accessories mount through the countertop above the sink.
What This Sink Is Built to Do
The QAWS-740-BL is designed around an active kitchen workflow. The workstation ledge means cutting boards and colanders can stage directly over the bowl, so produce goes from rinse to cutting board without crossing the counter. The single bowl gives uninterrupted depth for soaking a stockpot, washing a baking sheet flat, or draining a large colander without the compromise of a divider. The Black finish grounds a dark-accented or two-tone kitchen without the maintenance anxiety that comes with a polished or gloss surface — the matte quartz texture is forgiving in daily use. This is a sink that rewards a cook who actually cooks.
Material and Finish
Quartz composite at 80% natural quartz bound in 20% acrylic resin gives this sink material density and a non-porous surface that resists staining from coffee, wine, and cooking oils. The Black colorway runs through the full depth of the material, so minor surface abrasion does not expose a contrasting substrate. The matte finish reduces water spotting relative to polished alternatives and holds its appearance without waxing or sealing. Karran rates the material as highly scratch, stain, chip, and heat resistant — the right durability profile for a workstation sink that sees constant contact with cookware, produce, and utensils.
Who This Sink Fits Best
Custom cabinet shops specifying a statement sink for a dark or mixed-finish kitchen will find the Black QAWS-740-BL a natural anchor point. Kitchen designers working on new construction where the cabinetry is planned from scratch get the full benefit of the farmhouse base cabinet integration. Homeowners building or remodeling a serious cooking kitchen — one with a prep workflow, heavy pot use, and limited counter space — will use every feature the workstation ledge enables. Because the installation requires a purpose-built farmhouse sink base with the face frame cut to the 9-1/4 inch apron height, this sink is best quoted alongside the cabinet package rather than as a retrofit into existing cabinetry.
Does this sink require a special cabinet, or can it go into an existing sink base?
This is a standard QAWS-style farmhouse installation, not a retrofit. It requires a farmhouse sink base cabinet with the face frame cut to accept the 9-1/4 inch apron. An existing standard sink base with false drawer fronts is not a suitable replacement without significant cabinet reconstruction. Have the actual sink on hand before any cabinetry is fabricated.
What accessories come with the QAWS-740-BL, and which are sold separately?
Workstation accessory sets vary by pack and model. Confirm the exact included components — such as cutting boards, colanders, or drying racks — from the SKU-level pack documentation before ordering. Do not assume a universal workstation accessory set applies to this model.
Where does the faucet mount on this sink?
The QAWS-740-BL has no faucet deck. The faucet, soap dispenser, and any other accessories mount through the countertop above the sink, not through the sink itself. Plan countertop drilling accordingly when specifying the faucet.
Is the Black finish durable enough for a high-use kitchen?
The Black color runs through the quartz composite material rather than sitting on the surface as a coating. Karran rates the material as highly scratch, stain, chip, and heat resistant. Minor scuffs are less visible against the matte Black finish than they would be on a gloss or coated surface.
Does a cutout template come with the sink?
No cutout template is included. The countertop cutout dimensions must be taken from the actual sink. Have the sink present before making any cuts to the countertop or cabinet.
A Sink That Keeps the Kitchen Moving
The QAWS-740-BL brings farmhouse presence and workstation function together in a Black quartz finish that works as hard as the kitchens it is built for. Specify it where the cabinet plan is ready for it, and it will anchor the space for years without fuss.
