Oh boy, do I have experience there.
I have had just about every kind of sink there is except for the farm style (which doesn't suit me).
The only sink I would recommend for me or for anyone else these days is the very, very best stainless type. There are quite a few different qualities of stainless and the best (most expensive) ones are thicker and have a finish that is much less prone to scratching and scuffing.
I have gone thru Silgranite sinks, both black and white...won't do that again; they stain and scuff and never look good again. Also, the enameled cast iron does the same, it just lasts a little longer before it gets looking bad. So, that's what I'd recommend. Believe me, it's worth it to spend a bit more on something that gets so much use. Also, get an under-mount style, easier to contain spills and clean up.
Oh, and I forgot about the faucet. I like Blanco, I'm on my third one now (different house), this is similar to the one I have:
