I need to order these items for my kitchen remodel. Can anyone recommend a kitchen sink. I'm looking for a stainless steel under mount rectangular sink . I looked at the Blanco Quatrus model #518171 and the Artisan both 25". Is it better to buy 16' or 18' stainless steel? I also need to buy a good faucet. I was told to look at Alora faucets. Is that better than Moen?

Most places have great water. Some places don't. And that's hopefully something you know about if you live there. It could be organic contaminants (e.g. pesticides, drugs, solvents, ...), it could be minerals (e.g. hard water, "dirty" iron deposits, ...), it could be other industrial inorganic contaminants (e.g. heavy metals, nitrates, ...), it could be biological contaminants (e.g. viruses, bacteria, ...), it could be radon gas, or it could be harmless nuisance impurities (e.g. chlorine smell, sand, ...). Some of these are more likely in municipal water supplies, others are more common in local wells. If you know what you are concerned about, then you can look for the appropriate type of filter. Quite frequently, a big activated-charcoal cartridge takes care of things. And that's the most commonly sold filter you'd get. But for other types of contaminants, charcoal is going to do zilch. Also, it really depends on whether this is just a nuisance contaminant or whether there are real health risks associated with it. If in doubt, have the water tested by a lab. The supply in your house might very well have different water than the one your neighbor has, because internal piping materials differ.

I have used Julien (Home Refinements) Sinks in 2 houses and I am very happy with them https://www.homerefinements.ca/en_us/indoor-living/sinks/stainless-steel I have a 30" sink with the integrated 18" drainboard and right-rear drain. I also like that it is 18" front to back and 10" high. They offer many different sizes and configurations.

I have been very happy with my Kraus single bowl stainless sinks. I have the KHU100-32 and KBU15. Going on 6 years and still look good. Both are 16 guage and both came with grids.