I dont know how to decide between silver polished or brushed hardware for my kitchen! At first I thought they should match my stainless appliances however I bought a polished faucet. I have white cabinets (modern style) with black counters, white glass backsplash and glass lighting over the island. I'm thinking that if they are polished, they would stand out more. I don't think I want that but I like the look of the polished ones better! Ahhh!