I have a copper sink that ended up with a stainless flange for the disposal because the solid copper one I ordered (that was ReeeEEEaaaAally expensive) was too soft to hold the disposal, and bent/would have leaked. I intended to put a black one in (powder coated or something durable) but haven't gotten around to it. I think the site you mention may be the only place that does solid copper (probably for a reason!), and I didn't like the faux finish of any of the copper finishes I saw. I don't even notice it anymore, so probably I would have been fine with anything! I wonder if your guy just didn't know the difference? Maybe they were electroplated, although it doesn't seem like that would fail. Hmmmm. Anyway, be aware that the gorgeous solid copper pieces are soft, probably ok for a drain only but not for a GD.

We are getting a new countertop, granite. Sink... stainless single bowl, about 32" (that's as large as I can fit) about 9/10" deep undermount The counter area the sink will live is pretty much in the middle of a 9' 2" long, about 40" deep spot and then the leg starts to head toward the stove, like an "L", but that is only about 14", then the stove, then an 18" counter spot and the end. Faucet... Type we are getting- a touchless type --high arc --pull down --one handle --no plate Material/Finish... My other half originally wanted, badly, ORB. But it seemed like it would not match well with the stainless sink. Not 100% on the finish yet. We could use some input here as well. I have always been a non chrome person. But...Our cabinets are a very dark, rich black/brown, one with glass doors, stainless range hood above the stove, appliances are black. There is a 7' wall of off white cabinets across from the dark ones and we are undicided if we should do the same color pulls on it or do brushed nickle, stainless or polished pewterish type. Our island pendants are dark cylinders like the dark cabinets. Our DR light is an open swirly thing with chrome. Our kitchen light is also funky and stainless (there is very little metal showing with theses. So, I am pretty sure we are going with oil rubbed bronze pulls on the dark cabinets (reduces eye clutter and I just love how they disappear). But putting ORB pulls on the off white cabs, for me gives it a countryish look, which is I like that look, but not sure if it will look fantastic with everything. Hopefully the pics help. We are standing in the LV looking into the kit. The pics have the DR light and the kit lights I was talking about.

I received this response from Kohler: "Thank you for contacting Kohler Co., I would be happy to assist you! The almond finish is just a coating on these products. If you have any further questions please email or contact us at 1-800-456-4537. Thank you and have a wonderful day! Sincerely, KOHLER Customer Care" So I will go with SS for the flange and strainer basket.

I agree that granite makes it outdated. The cabinets are of a darker shade, so I would recommend you to pick a lighter and brighter looking countertop, like white or light gray marble -looking quartz or some of the white granites, like River White. That would create a very nice contrast and open up the space considerably. Also, I would get rid of the granite on the walls. White marble tile (like Carrara marble) backsplash would add a touch of glamour and lighten up the space even more. Staining or painting cabinets may be pricey, so I would invest in painting only the island. By changing the hardware you can give the cabinets a totally new vibe.