Yes, I understand! Going 16 gauge stainless double bowl for primary sink but the borosilicate glass is supposed to be strong as well as beautiful so could be nice for that secondary sink. Stainless is the fallback if I get negative reviews on Oceana.

Consider installing light source in bath sink cavities as these sinks display their full beauty when lit from below. Bath yes, kitchen no.

Thank you!

I have two Oceana glass sinks and love them. They're in two bathrooms and they are show stoppers :) One is 12 years old and the other is maybe 10. They seem indestructible. Both are under-mounted. I don't know about the light underneath. At least for my sink. It's the Crystal Reflections and you'd be able to see the drain pipes with a light under the cabinet. My husband's is Cobalt Copper. Don't think you'd be able to see the pipes with that one.

They are scratch, stain and thermal shock resistant and made for kitchen use but I don't think I've ever seen one actually installed in someone's kitchen.

I'm excited about having my California Drain Pop DOWN drain installed in my sink this week. I wanted this drain 12 years ago when the bathroom was remodeled but didn't realize it had to be special ordered and needed it NOW.

oh, we just got that drain in our bathroom sink! it's great!

Thank you Monica. Hearing you've had those sinks for 10 and 12 years is very encouraging. Hope to see some in person at a local showroom today. Will ask about those special drains that you and stillpitpat love.

Hope it's not too late. It's "Zero Drain" Pop Down drain. California Faucets is who I ordered it from.

I also had the Oceana sink in one of the bathrooms. (I've since went w/another design option). I had it for quite awhile and never had any issues with it. Although I think my son hit something against it and caused a slight fissure. it never leaked. It's a beautiful sink. easy to clean with Windex.

I did find an old picture of the bathroom w/the sink.

Thank you Beth! This is very reassuring. And I just found more info online about the "zero drain" pop up drains. What I can't find locally are the Oceana sinks...no one seems to have even one in their showrooms. Better make notes on all these suggestions, from lights to drains.

Here's their website w/dealer info

https://jsgoceana.com/product/15in-vessel-glass-sink/

just saw them on Wayfair. (the price has gone up considerably since I had mine!)

The black nickel kitchen sink is beautiful

Kate, about 12 years ago I had a custom glass blown sink done for our then master bath. (a guy in colorado did it. one of a kind ) It was beautiful. easy to care for too. Of course since it's an art piece the cost was a bit higher than the Oceana, but just thought you'd like to see it

That is gorgeous! Good to know it was easy maintenance too. And of course much more expensive than mass produced. I live near Asheville where potters and glass blowers would love commissions like a bathroom sink but as an artist myself I need some good sales just to afford Oceana!

Beautiful sink, but not appropriate for a kitchen. I agree with chiflipper that glass sinks and lavatories are drop-dead gorgeous when backlit. I've used step lights turned upside-down to achieve the lighting (like the powder room below). For a kitchen prep sink, you can choose stainless, quartz, or any other material. If it is truly a prep sink, it should have a drain large enough for a disposal. You can use a countertop-mounted air switch for the disposal. Good luck with your project!

Beth, I spoke with Michelle at Oceana earlier and she tried to find showrooms near me but unfortunately no one has a sink on display. I can order sight unseen from a number of suppliers but would so like to see them in person first. Home Depot even has them. I got a very good price from Home Depot on Kohler's Dutchmaster Blush floral sink with a good return policy whereas ProSource Supply had it at a higher price with a 35% restocking fee. I guess it pays to spend a lot of time online researching these things.

Hi Diane. Stainless for the kitchen sinks. Glass for the MB...with lights and zero drains. How remarkable it is to get such good input online. Houzz is really outstanding.