I'm installing black granite countertops in my kitchen. What type of sink should I choose to go with it?

I don't think there is a 'default' sink for a granite countertop. But, if you want to avoid stainless steel and want to maybe add a bit of visual contrast, you might want to consider a porcelain sink. Really, this is all down to taste. But, porcelain sinks are a pretty reliable choice for a kitchen and bath surface. Porcelain comes in a variety of colors, although for black galaxy granite, a plain white porcelain sink would look really sharp.

In addition to the way it looks of course, porcelain is practically stain-proof and is otherwise very easy to maintain.

I've added a few links below which talk a bit about porcelain as a material.

Good luck with your choice

Black Granite Kitchen Sink

You can get fiberglass kitchen sinks too. They are alot more expensite. Do not get those made in taiwan as they tend to be scratched more easily. This kind of sink comes in many colours but pure white.

Granite composite sinks also comes in undermounted models. They are designed to go under the table top. They also offer better protection against daily works like knocking and cleaning.

I've done many kitchen tops with the sink under the granite. The hole has to be cut accurately, so that when installed, the sink goes just below the hole. The good point is that the sink become deeper.

For me, i would want to install a contrasting colour from my top. That would be white.

If you're going for cheaper sinks, of course stainless steel is still the best. Anyway, you'll mount it under the top. No one will see it at eye level. It would not exactly be a beauty statement unless it's for your own admiration.

Go with a under the counter sink. With a black granite counter you'll be cleaning it allot and it's easier to sweep the counter in the bowl. Don't go with a bowl that has a glossy finish because it make your counters look cheap. Go with what ever color your flooring or accent colors. Helps to make the sink pop. I've installed allot of kitchens and stone counters and because people make wrong choices it costs. Think about what color you plan to live with for the next 10 years or so. Stay away from your fancy metal sinks because the wrong dish soap or cleaner can really mess them up. A ladies toothpaste destroyed a $3500 sink because of the chemicals in it.

I have absolute black granite and love it. There was tile on the kitchen counter before and it was a nightmare! I could never keep the grout clean and constantly had to wipe it with window cleaner to keep the shine. I use the heck out of my kitchen being a gourmet chef and the granite takes my abuse. You can cut on it without scratching it, put items right out of the oven or hot off the stove right on it and nothing happens. In the housing market in which I'm located, granite really adds value to the house over anything else and it shows in the selling cycle. Homes with granite just sell faster, for more, my real estate friends tell me. I've also put travertine in the bathroom which takes a lot of abuse, too.

I would go to several showrooms, go online say at HGTV, This Old House, etc. and check them out. I know that new-old looking soapstone sink looks good but it does not fit under the counter top. There is a black sink available but you should take a piece of the granite over to the sink and look at it good to see if you like it. I sure would not want to replace it in a couple of years.

I googled bronze kitchen sinks. There are some (expensive) on line, as well as lots of black sinks and brown sinks. You may have to special order something but it looks like there's plenty of choices other than stainless.

It's really hard to keep your kitchen clean with black granite. You want to be able to see any spills or stains on your countertop to maintain sanitary cooking surfaces. I found out in a rental, thank goodness, and I will never make that mistake. It's even worse than maintaining white floors (you're not eating off of them). It is surprising to see how many homes have dark granite as a feature. My recommendation is to opt out of black, and make your sink choice accordingly.

stainless steal is what I just put in. A really big farmhouse apron front sink. I love it, and do everything inside it including cuting up meat so it isn't all over the counter. But, all my other stuff is stainless and will also be having a stainless background and counter around the stove top.

Id go with a bronze colored fiberglass. using metallic bronze or copper for a sink is really asking for trouble...they are so easily damaged as compared to stainless steel.