took a look at the stable kichen in HB - he did two sinks, one german silver, one waxed soapstone, both integrated with same material countertops. Fixtures are in the "silver" metal families. I ordered a regualar sink base, 21'', though I could go back and change that possibly. going wider would mean getting an 18'' DW, which is why I did the narrower sink base, with the idea of getting a prep sink. Never been particularly attracted to farmhouse sinks, never actually seen one on a farm :-) but maybe I am too literal. would definitely have to change the base size to accomodate one. and unfortunately, never really liked copper and the colors it patinizes to, and having trouble visualizing it with the polished brass fixtures. so open to lots of things but also just don't like some things, if that is not too contradictory. thanks for jumping in and helping!

My vote is the bisque sink. Almond or beige look dated, and I think white will look too bright with your color scheme.

If your marble is more gray, consider a metallic gray Blanco silgranit. I'm using it with my Carrara which is very gray. The metallic is really pretty. When I saw it across the showroom in a granite top, I thought it was a fancy brushed stainless sink. It has a bit of sparkle to it. Normally I don't like that kinda thing, but this was nice. You wouldn't get the noise and water spots like you would with stainless. Why does your designer say not to do stainless?

I'd vote for a white sink. The problem with black is that you can't see the grunge when it gets grungy. The white is classic, will go with your gold faucet and will complement your white cabinets.