Decorator help...which Grohe finish?

18 years ago

We have been unable to view actual examples of the satin nickel or the brushed nickel finishes for our lav. faucets and have only been able to see pictures of them on the internet or in catalogs. We have limited time to go out and search and little time before a selection is needed. I am using vanilla matte subway tiles with accents of Tierra Sol vanilla blend glass 1 inch tiles (a blend of soft warm and cool colors).

For those of you who have compared them in person or who own them, can you please answer these questions:

1. How would you describe the difference in color between the satin and brushed nickel finishes in Grohe?

2. I am mixing deep bronze sconces by Forecast to pick up the warm tones of the cabinet and glass tiles. And, I am using nickel fixtures and cabinet pulls to pick up the cooler tones in the glass tiles. I don't want to match everything. Any thoughts on the best nickel finish with this situation?

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gray16
18 years ago
I believe Grohe only has satin nickel as I will be ordering the Tenso line for my powder room. Nickel is a warmer colr than chrome or stainless that blends better with a warmer color palette of tile and paint. I believe brushed nickel would have faint lines in the finish but the same tone as satin which is a smoother finish.

I am going with the Grohe Lady Lux pro line in my kitchen and it comes in stainless which will work fine with my warm colors.
coachark
Original Author
18 years ago
Gray 16, They do have both a satin and a brushed finish available in the Seabury line, but maybe not in the Tenso. Too many choices makes this harder!
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gray16
18 years ago
You are right. I guess it is a matter of whether you want a smoother finish that satin offers or a finish with a slight brush mark look. I know that when I put Kohler brushed nickel fixtures in a home of ours there were tiny brush marks evident in the finish that you could only notice close up. I'd probably go with the brushed nickel and I am actually in the home we are currently having built.