We are so excited about this sink. It is large enough to hold a dishwasher full of dishes. It has sound proofing, and protective coating. The finish is the perfect hue, not overly shinny. It will look great for a very long time no doubt. When we made a change in our counter-top selection we thought about using a different sink. But fortunately for us I had already ordered this sink. Now we wouldn't change it for anything! Very happy with this sink.