I just got a medium priced one at Lowe's. There were several brands and I chose the one that didn't have the very shiny finish...it looks like it's brushed SS.

You're going to love that sink! :)
Pam

I got the Kohler DuoStrainers for my sinks. No, they're not cheap (~$100 for Stainless Steel/~$41 for polished chrome), but I had had my fill of cheap strainers. It's surprising how much more solid the DuoStrainer is and much more "functional" in that (1) it doesn't close up on me when I want it open, (2) it hasn't bent, and (3) it seals perfectly w/o having to put a bead of detergent around the bottom and pushing it down forcibly (it just drops down when needed).

I will never go with a cheap one again!

Here is a link that might be useful: Kohler K-8801 Solid Brass Basket Strainer...

Just remembered something (while I was posting on another thread)...regardless of the strainer you get, do not get it in a nickel finish (satin/brushed/polished nickel). Nickel can be damaged by some cleaning products. I recommend sticking with SS or chrome, but I don't have experience w/the other finishes to really say "stay away" from them (ORB, Brazen Bronze, gold, brass, etc.)

Thank you for the responses. Do you know what type of damage can develop from what cleaning products. I found a Kohler Duostrainer in the brushed nickel and the chrome one at our local HD. But not the SS. Chrome won't stay shiny long so that may work with my brushed nickel faucet. By the way buehl I saw photos of your sink/fauce/strainer combination when researching here, lovely choices!

Check FaucetDirect.com...that's where I got my DuoStrainers, faucets (Vinnata & Fairfax), soap dispensers, & disposal flange. They had the best combination of pricing, shipping, & return policy.

All those "cheap" ones I've had in the past were chrome...so that's probably why I stayed away from them. But, YMMV.

I have a Kohler DuoStrainer too - in SS. Love it. Very solid and heavy, works perfectly. Was stunned at how expensive it was, but was stunned at how much a lot of things cost. Totally worth tracking down. I also paid about $100 for it on the web - lots of web sites sell it.

My old sink didn't have a pull-out strainer - just a round metal piece with small holes in it. I love being able to take this one out and dump the bits of food into the trash. (I can't believe how dysfunctional my old kitchen was!)