In our last blog post we gave a quick-glance list of the pros and cons of the many different metals and options to choose from when selecting your bath or kitchen fixtures. All of the things you don’t see matter. Now, we move on to the many number of finishes to choose from and which options are the best.
image sourced from jago designs
Durability and Beauty can go hand-in-hand, literally, when selecting the best faucet and fixture finishes for your bath and kitchen. There are several different metals and looks out there. From brass, copper, nickel, bronze, and chrome to then choosing whether to have a polished or matte finish, the combinations can seem endless. But which one should you choose?
Here’s a quick-glance list of the pros and cons of each:
BRASS
POLISHED BRASS
Durable
High-maintenance
Reasonable price
SATIN BRASS
Durable
Easy to clean
Reasonable price
BRONZE
Durable
Easy to maintain
Reasonable price
Bronze Tip:
COPPER
Less durable
Antibacterial properties
Shows fingerprints and water spots
NICKEL
POLISHED NICKEL
Durable
Higher cost
Warm tone
BRUSHED NICKEL
Durable
Higher cost
CHROME
Durable
Lowest cost
Scratch-resistant
Chrome protects only the surface of a faucet
Shows water spots and fingerprints
If not a brass body, the faucet can still corrode or crack from within
image sourced from sfc belgium
Mixing Metals is a fun way to bring individual style to your space. You CAN choose a polished nickel faucet with black or bronze pendants. You CAN choose a satin nickel fixture / faucet with polished nickel pulls or vice versa. You CAN choose a copper sink with an oil rubbed bronze fixture / faucet. Mix it up and have fun! This space is YOURS.
