@sourcedinteriors I amend my statement above to say that upgrading to 316 stainless steel shouldn't account for the difference in price in The Galley sink to 304-grade sinks. Since writing that review, I've visited The Galley headquarters showroom in Bixby, Oklahoma, and been a little less than impressed by quality. Sloppy welds are visible in some places on the sinks, and a lot of the accessories are just OXO bowls that aren't as sturdy as might be expected for the prices of these sinks. I also didn't like the rounded design of some of the accessories as well as other brands like Havens Metal and Rachielle sinks where the strainers and bowls are square and utilize the entire surface area for the intended purpose. The Galley does have a lovely style of black cutting board and serving trays that would make this brand ideal for someone who had a large space and did a lot of entertaining and used The Galley primarily for buffet service with a separate clean-up sink elsewhere. To make the best use of The Galley, I'd recommend going with the 5 feet or larger models. I've also discovered that a switch from 304 to 316 stainless steel would cost only about $100 with most custom manufacturers for a large sink, so the pricing of The Galley is primarily due to design and marketing.
You asked about Create Good Sinks, and while they have the features you want in a workstation sink for a competitive price, note that they are manufactured in China (they moved manufacturing to the USA for a while, but it is back to China now based on the most recent reports) and don't transparently state the source of their stainless steel, meaning it could be recycled and not of the caliber that would best prevent rust over time. Also, some reviewers have stated that the drain design hides mold and food underneath the surface making it a little harder to clean. However, on a budget, you might find that this brand works for you.
You asked also about Kohler Stages, and a lot of people like these sinks. Again, these are probably manufactured offshore with similar issues as described in the previous paragraph regarding the stainless steel sourcing which isn't described in their marketing material so would be difficult to verify as far as whether it was recycled and how pure it is. If you could view one of these in person, you might be able to tell better if you like the design of the accessories. Kohler has a problem with the material used to cover their sink bottom grate legs cracking prematurely.
Julien is a Canadian brand of workstation sink with impeccable manufacturing standards, 316-grade stainless steel, and a variety of sizes and accessories, but they use raw wood handles for some of their accessories which could be a potential issue with moisture over time. It is difficult for customers in the United States to get speedy shipping for extra parts for this sink, and only a few places sell this sink in the USA, so that might be a consideration for you.
After much research, I went with a 42" Havens Metal apron-front workstation sink in the textured Prestige finish which helps hide fingerprints and is resilient to scratches. I ordered only two accessories for it, the bamboo cutting board and the 18" strainer which I will use both for food prep and for air drying dishes. I will be purchasing a third-party silicone mat for the bottom of the sink. The customer service was outstanding, and I'm very pleased with the quality. Hope this is helpful to you.
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