Thank you for all your comments. We have been looking at the black granite composite made by Franke but is triple the price of Blanco. Was concerned the black composite would scratch etc. will probably go two stainless steel, because as previous poster mentioned the blacks are never the same. Sure I will be back for more help or advise.

Any pictures of kitchen, design?

Hi Octoberaudrey, we would love to help you solve your dielmma. Contact us and we can help develop a brief for you that will achieve your goals. :)

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