For the finish, I would go with stainless, but I would first see the finish in person....it's difficult to see the actual color of the stainless and the platinum. Online, the stainless looks a bit towards golden and the platinum seems more white. If that is the case, then I would do the chrome one. As for style, I'd say either Litze or Solna

Thanks printesa. I’ll keep calling showrooms to see if I can find one that has Brizo faucets that I can see in person. The faucets look great online. Given that I’ll be living with my selection a long time, I don’t want to make a mistake. I would think that manufacturers would make it easier for end users to make selections; if they can’t get the retailers to carry enough product, the manufacturer needs to set up at least one showroom of its own in each large geographical area of the country. I’d certainly rather travel a couple of hours to see the product before I order it than have the builder order it and find out that I don’t like it after it arrives and is installed. I rather doubt that my builder will let me go through my entire plumbing order and start second guessing my selections after they arrive, even though this is a custom project.

See if they have other faucets/sinks in the finishes you are considering..They usually have some, especially these large showrooms

I see there are now a quite a few threads on kitchen faucets. ( I just started one as well). Is there a function to the articulating faucets or is it strictly a look? Just curious. I like the artesso but really they are all very attractive.

Don't the showrooms have the finish samples on a ring? We have samples of all Brizo colors on a metal escutcheon . Also Brizo is the higher end of Delta faucets. I would ask if any of the Delta finishes are a match to the Brizo ones. They may be easier to see in a full model.

For that sink I don't think it is critical at all for the faucet to match the panel since they are not next to each other

It is no different than someone choosing a chrome faucet with a stainless sink. I would want to be sure of what that platinum looks like with the stainless sink.

Good luck!

My favorite for articulating faucet is the Carbon from Kohler I have used it in many kitchens and not one problem even 12 yrs later . In fact I will be installing them in my kitchen when we get our new counters.

Kohler does have a nice one, but the price is at least three times more

As more people buy items online, the number of showrooms will continue to diminish. If you buy the items through your local Ferguson showroom, will they accept returns if you are displeased with the colors?

Lisa, that’s a very good question. Actually, my builder will be buying all the plumbing supplies from Ferguson and then the price (builder buys at discount) plus builder’s mark up goes into the price of the house. I’m pretty sure my builder would not want to deal with a return and reorder but I’ll ask Ferguson if they’ll order both and keep the one I don’t want for their showroom.

Salonva, the sink I‘m getting is about 35” and has an offset drain on the right side; the articulating faucet is the only kind that I found where I can mount the faucet in the center of the sink (which looks the best - my sink is centered on about 9’ of windows so I want the faucet centered too) and still position the faucet close to the drain when I’m washing vegetables or dishes (actually DH does the dishes — it is my least favorite job!). None of the other faucets have this fabulous reach. I have a pullout faucet now, which is ok — but if you have to use one hand to hold the spray nozzle, you don't have both hands free to scrape carrots or hull strawberries etc. I’ve never owned an articulating faucet, but I think I’m going to love it. It looks great. Plus, it’s so much fun to say “articulating faucet!”

Debbi, great idea! I’ll ask about the Delta faucets. I feel stupid ... why didn’t I think of that? 🤪 Trying to do so many things at once, I’m losing perspective.

We have Kohler Artifacts faucets at both the main and prep sinks. Fabulous! Love the functionality of the three different sprays on the pull down head, and how attractive the faucet is.

Kohler and Delta have the best warranties in the business. One day, my not very gentle DH knocked into the faucet with a pot he was cleaning, and knocked the spray button off. One phone call, and a new head was delivered 3 days later, free of charge.

do seek to see the Vollery and Boch range from Germany. I have one and very happy with. Ceramic but can hold a lot of hurts. So for that even good home look go for the one that will come old and always shine Sink tap Grohe again Germany. ...

https://www.google.com/search?q=villeroy+%26+boch+kitchen+sinks&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFtM6Y9tfnAhXJGewKHdohCeAQsAR6BAgKEAE&biw=1920&bih=966

https://www.google.com/search?q=grohe+kitchen+faucet&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwju3t-o9tfnAhUP_4UKHUeQD6oQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=Grohe&gs_l=img.1.1.0i67l6j0l4.292811.297748..300234...0.0..0.359.918.0j4j0j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.....0..0i131.f75wz6lKtO0&ei=Cy5KXq6tIo_-lwTHoL7QCg&bih=966&biw=1920&client=firefox-b-d

Quite often there will be restocking fees on items that you get even through a supply house. I would suggest trying to get it right the first time.

I think the big box stores might not charge a fee - but that's not always the case. Make sure to ask.