We usually try to match (or come close to) the hardware finishes. You can go with oil rubbed bronze or stainless steel for the faucet. I would go very light with the backsplash. Glass subway tile would look nice. p.s. you really need to have an exhaust over your cooktop. Best of luck!

Thank you! We have a rear down draft for the cooktop - that is also being replaced.

It's a very nice kitchen. I suggest s.s. Vertical handle rather then nob. It will be better with your faucet. I think using black granite will make your room more dark. So white is better or you can use grey.

We are planning on a farmhouse stainless. What finish would be great for the handles & pulls with a "gold" chandelier? And door knobs around in " golden" . I am still debating between the stainless steel or white/ biscuit sink. I am afraid the white will get scratches. Thanks for your input.

Since you have a toddler I am thinking that you would like a kitchen that is somewhat maintenance free? If so, my experience with my black granite is that it shows every crumb, smudge and scratch. Since granite and quartz are similar in price, you may want to explore using a quartz product as in the long run maintenance will be less. And go with a pattern rather than a solid to avoid seeing those crumbs, smudges and scratches. I have not had a farmhouse sink but do wonder if belt buckles or buttons tend to scratch the front if you rub up against it and if so, how difficult to remove those scratches? I have oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware. Be aware that lower cost hardware with this finish will wear off from every day use. I am pretty picky about mixing metals but have no problem with the look of my SS faucet with my bronze hardware. And if you go with a color, your cabinets are warm, I would suggest going with a biscuit color than the white as it will be too stark- especially if your heart is sold on black granite.

I meant go with a biscuit color for your sink.

There are so many factors. Are you reselling the home soon? Do you care if others don't like something that you do? Have you realized farmhouse sinks require a special sink base, and are costly? Looked at faucet arrangements using a farmhouse sink as opposed to traditional faucets? Think before you leap!

Kitchen Designs /Jeffrey - We just recently moved in this home about a year ago so no plans to sell anytime soon. We have cost out the redo to the cabinets underneath to support a farmhouse sink. I am definitely having trouble deciding on which way the coloring should go. My husband loves dark colors/more wood. Of course - i prefer light. I do love the look of soapstone (but not good with a toddler) So perhaps the matte look of honed granite can accomplish a similar look. Ben Moore Manchester tan is on the walls now. There is a lot of light cherry wood in the kitchen area. What you don't see is the opposite wall that is all light cherry with a wall oven and doors leading into a walk in pantry. Island is maple butcher block.

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Is the goal on the farmhouse sink to have a single bowl? Farmhouse sinks while attractive have drawbacks as well especially in trying to modify cabinets in place. Over time you can get cabinet damage to cabinet front below if you are not careful with the water. Look at Blanco Silgranite as a sink option. With a growing family these sinks are fairly indestructible. They also come in 7 or 8 colors. As far as hardware and faucet colors. I would not worry about bronze on all as the plumbing and hardware will not match anyways. There are many bronze variations. The gold light is a rough one to me with this combo. I would replace it. Hardware style I would change to pulls if possible. Closed ended as open ends are pocket catchers. Hope this helps!

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Love the cabinets- farmhouse sink would ruin that base cabinet. Why not a nice big undermount sink? Oil rubbed bronze faucet- absolutely! I have a marble tiled backsplash- but my sister just did glass- beautiful- it reflects light- which would be good with those dark counter tops- I have black granite- & it does darken the space.

I think tedbixby gave good advice. In looking at hardware, investigate warranties. I remember reading that oil rubbed bronze does not carry the same warranty as other finishes.

I have tied for years to get my clients to understand hardware finishes are like colors. Now they get it. Because the faucet is "what ever" finish, cabinet hardware need not follow,
Voided corner over the cooktop looks bare..
Glass front cabs above, just to tie in the space. BUT finish those cabs. with undermounted panels. Nasty to see exposed unfinished underside. Great place to install puck lites w/no wires showing.

Biscuit is a great choice...with that I would use oil rubbed bronze faucet. How about repeating the biscuit color on subway tiles....with a darker than tile but not to dark grout?
I know ALOT of folks will think this is too simple and neutral. My thoughts...the kitchen is a large expense area...if we keep it simple and timeless the " in now colors" can come from some pretty ceramic bowls...or a colored vase with flowers....even the tea towels.

Togetherbydesign, I like your suggestion of biscuit farmhouse sink & rubbed bronze faucet. What about the pulls & knobs? Door handles around the kitchen is bronze and the chandelier is " golden" thanks.

To whom are we responding - mlee or boons?

Sorry about that my comment was addressing boons....got side tracked.