I got the black stainless Steele, was hesitant about scratching. It’s been installed for a month hosted a huge party. Many individuals that aren’t conscious about throwing in dishes or utensils in side. The sink held up but I will say you will need to be conscious of throwing in knives or forks cause the grid that comes with the sink will def protect it from dishes and say pots. We personally have a dishwasher and I bought the accessories on shown on photo. I’m currently training my partners mother and nephew that if they don’t put utensils in the dishwasher put them in the side basket. It may scratch in future  but if your an adult and value what you have it won’t scratch. Also make sure your countertop people cut it properly Inorder for the accessories to sit on the sink. Ours didn’t as we forgot to mention it and the cutting board won’t sit on the sink as it is supposed to. All in all I’m pleased.