First, let me say how very much I appreciate everyone's help with this. My salesperson is not really processing through this with me. treasure - your bathroom is stunning, I have seen your pix before and just love it. good to see the frameless mirror as well... that's the way I'm leaning but have a while to decide. have to deal with this faucet issue pronto while I still have the plumber engaged. the "hook" beneath the panel is an extra hand shower holder, so it's accessible while sitting on the bench which does not show in the pic. Back to the handles/faucet - great point oly - here are the specs for each (I wish I knew how to make these clickable): this is the one I currently have, and would like to keep the handles: http://www.rohlhome.com/pdf/220.pdf This is the spout I'm leaning to: http://www.rohlhome.com/pdf/1020.pdf Yes enduring - the size of the hole is a huge consideration. The plumber measured it from the underside and we think it will work. I'm going to ask DH to loosen the faucets enough so we can measure the hole. Yes, absolutely the 1st replacement spout will fit - same size base and same size spec'd holes. I actually think that the 1st one is more lovely but I want the extra 1/2" of space the other affords! I will maybe just buy each and insist that my salesperson take 2 back once I decide. If that fails, I learned that AMEX still has purchase protection and that may ensure I can receive credit. I hate to do that, but I don't know how to tell otherwise.

Thank you, all. This prep sink is going to really be my main sink unless I have a houseful of people. Since I'm the Lady MacBeth of handwashing when I'm prepping I really need to get this feature right. Do any of you with island seating and sinks opposite feel that the faucet would be too close to someone on the other side of the island? Our island will be 42" wide so I'm assuming 18" of counter will be between the faucet and the person seated there. Does this sound right and is it enough room for the person not to feel cramped or that they're looking at an eyesore (although I do think it is an attractive faucet)?

Mine's the teensiest bit offset from the divider and in front of the smaller bowl. I have the same size sink and have no reach problems with the large bowl. My faucet extends quite far, though.

Don't go too small. I was concerned about not losing too much of my newly found island top (it used to have the cooktop, so that open space was all new and all cherished). Mine is about 15x15 and I wouldn't go any smaller. For me, that is about the best bang for the inch, so to speak. I can set a large colander in it, a pasta pot if I need to, even a dishpan and it isn't too small for hitting accurately with trimmings, boiling water or gooey egg shells. A lot of folks love 18, 20, 24 inch prep sinks, but most say not to go much smaller than the one I have.