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jillandmatt

15 years ago
Should we put chrome fixtures in our new master bathroom? We are building a house and the rest of the house will be rubbed bronze (door knobs, lights, etc.). I think chrome would look better with the master bath color scheme. Is it ok to not match the rest of the house and the bathroom door knobs and is chrome still in style?
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  • 14 years ago
    (from vintage designer Wendy Ice) If you're going for a vintage look, polished nickel will look older. (Chrome will give things a look that is twenties or later.) Also, remember that "silver" metals aren't just neutral, they have color. Nickel is much warmer in color than chrome, so it will relate differently to the other colors in the room.

    Comments (6)

    • PRO
      15 years ago
      Mixing up the finishes in any space adds interest and personality! If you feel the chrome would look better, then do it! I would suggest, however, to use chrome throughout the bathroom to create continuity with your overall look.
    • 15 years ago
      Here's an ideabook that has some great ideas about using chrome: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/classic-finish-once-and-always-chrome-stsetivw-vs~145965
    • 15 years ago
      Polished nickel is also a lovely option.
    • PRO
      14 years ago
      You can't go wrong with chrome.
    • 13 years ago
      I agree with the polished nickel comment. Both chrome and pn are silver but worlds apart. like the difference between a nice stainless steel spoon and a sterling silver one however pn us more expensive and harder to find
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