I, too, have the Blanco Silgranit in Anthracite, which will be in a pretty traditional kitchen (galley, white painted shaker style cabs, subway tile backsplash). I liked the look of the single hole faucet and was torn between the Price Pfister Treviso and the Delta Allora, in a stainless steel finish. Ended up with the Treviso, which I "won" on ebay through faucet discounters for less than $175, shipped. Contractors ripped out the kitchen yesterday, so no pics yet. Good luck!

Nesting12, My cabinets will be dark brown, New Venetian Gold granite and brushed nickel pulls. The link below will show you the exact cabinet however the granite and backsplash have changed, I just don't have photos of them. I personally prefer the high arc to the bridge faucet. I actually went and bought the American Standard Pekoe and am now wondering, after seeing the pulldown in person (only the extender variety was on display), whether it is the right one for my kitchen. They didn't have the Hansgrohe in stock and it could take a few weeks, after my kitchen is finished before it comes in. Another question- if all my appliances are stainless, do I need to have a stainless faucet or can I go with chrome? Thank you to you all for your comments and help! Here is a link that might be useful:

The "spray lock" definitely exists...both my pull down and pull out faucets have it. I have the Kohler Vinnata pull down that comes in: * Polished Chrome * Brushed Chrome * Vibrant Polished Nickel * Vibrant Brushed Nickel * Vibrant Stainless * Vibrant Brushed Bronze * Oil Rubbed Bronze Have you checked the "Brushed Bronze"? Other Kohler finishes, depending on the faucet model: * Matte Black * Black * White I recommend you go to a big box store and look at the various manufacturer's finishes. Hopefully it will help. You could also go to a pluming supply store or independent kitchen place, but most of them have a very limited faucet/fixture display, if they have any at all. As to hardware...I'm in the camp that likes to have the hardware and fixtures in the same "color family"...i.e., all "silvers" or all "golds". However, I do think that "black" or "white" in either will go with other things. As an example, I have Antique Iron hardware, Brushed Nickel faucets/soap dispensers/air switch, and pewter pendants. All different "metals" but all in the "silver" color family.

They're not MCM, they're contemporary but if you like them, then that's okay - you're not doing a museum. But do be careful buying a brand where the parts are not stocked locally. When ones faucet breaks, one wants it fixed QUICKLY, not in a couple of weeks if and when the parts arrive. I agree - do mount the control on the front. I did not know this was an option 13 years ago when I got my faucet and I never could put it on full "cold" as it hit the sill behind it. While at my KD store, I admired one with a front faucet and said I'd buy it if I needed a new one but had paid over $600 for the one I have 13 years ago and it works fine. KD told me that when they took it out for the new cabinets, have them reinstall it mounted in the front. Genius! I had no idea this was possible. Yes, it does mean that nasty stuff on hands goes into the sink rather than behind the faucet and it is SO much easier to use!