The other option is to just get over it. :) A kitchen is a workroom. Most people prefer to choose best in class from many different manufacturers to ensure their work room works efficiently. No manufacture makes best in class in each category, so if you choose the best functioning DW, you will probably end up with a different brand range and a different brand fridge anyway. As long as everything IS stainless, it's fine. And, there are plenty of people who even mix stainless and non stainless successfully. Anyone who comes in your home and turns their nose up at coordinating stainless appliances that do not necessarily match needs to be thrown out of your home.

Most SS sinks come in 2 gauges: 18 g and 16 g. The lower the gauge the heavier duty the sink. Nothing wrong with an 18 gauge. I have one in my laundry room. But for the kitchen I would go with a 16 gauge. Then look to see if you want a classic sink with curved sides or a more modern 0 radius sink with 90 degree corners. Top of the line brands are Julien (handmade in Canada) and Franke. Juliens run around $1200 and are excellent and have some semi-custom sizes. I had a big deep one in our apartment and loved it. An 18 gauge sink for $1000 really should have gold inlay and some semi-precious stones on the corners. But fortunately, like faucets, there are many brands good 16 gauge sinks at very reasonable prices.

I personally think of mixing appliances like I think of mixing jewelry. Given the right setting, it could work, but usually... usually... to get a cohesive look, you don't wear a gold necklace, one silver earring, one copper earring and a rainbow bracelet together. You find the things that match and can pull together a whole look. Usually.... usually.... mismatched appliances... to ME.... look like someone is in the middle of a reno, or like me... had to buy a new fridge and DW (stainless), but hasn't gotten around to or hasn't the money to purchase a new microwave or stove. In the big picture, kitchens don't have to be magazine perfect. But usually.... if someone does a reno, there is a plan for everything to flow together. If function is as important as looks, and for many, it is more important, then by all means, get what works or is affordable when you can get it. But most on this forum or most who redo a kitchen, it is based at least partially on getting a new look. And like jewelry or outfits or whatever, one usually... usually... tries to coordinate. And none of the above is a slam. Just an observation. As for "tacky", I do use that word a lot, and I am WAY past high school. I've seen tacky. It does exist. I haven't seen it on this forum, though. But if I do, I probably won't say anything ;)

Thanks Rita, i forgot to mention the pulls and knobs i also need to put, i have seen a few pulls and knobs i like but dont know if i should match them to the stainless or choose something like brushed tin or satin nickel, someone recommended me antique bronze but i don’t really like it as im afraid it will give my kitchen an overly traditional-tuscany look.