Mixing fixture colors?? HELP!

11 years ago

I am currently building a new house and the hardware and faucets ended up silver--which I love. But the only problem is that light fixtures and ceiling fans i picked out are all oil rubbed bronze. I love the mix look in my kitchen, but can't seem to figure out what to do with the baths. Can I get away with the silver door knobs, sink, towel racks with the ORB light fixture?

Also, the master bath will have a large mirror surrounded by dark espresso, nearly black wood frame. Do you think the light is placed a little high? Needs to come down 4-6"??

I really appreciate your help!

Secondary Baths

Master Bath -- the bulbs are actually edison bulbs, just not installed yet.

Here is the style of my home -- represented by the Kitchen. (The lower cabinets will have a dark gray glaze over them.)

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Rachael Alling

11 years ago

I would want the finishes to match in the bath. I really like the lights though

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hayleydaniels
11 years ago
Go with what you like, and if you decide they don't match in the future, change them. New fixtures are easy enough to switch out not to mention being reasonably priced.
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Lyone Fein
11 years ago
You have a very classical taste--quite elegant! I would bring the light fixture in the master bath down at least 10 inches--you don't want to burn your ceiling--and if you bring it down, the light will fill the room better!! Is there a design reason the sinks in the bathrooms are so small?

If this house is for you to live in, then the mixed fixtures are fine. But if you are ever planning on selling it, then you need to have uniform fixtures in the bathrooms. Bathrooms are such small spaces that any mismatch just clashes.
Theresa Holt
11 years ago
Yes, the light needs to be lower so you can put your makeup on and not look like a clown because you cannot see.
miacometlady
11 years ago
Are lights placed for mirrors already purchased? Can you put mirrors up so we can see all the finishes?
Kari C
11 years ago
The mirrors aren't on sight yet...so unfortunately I can't put them up. :(
sandradclark
11 years ago
I agree with lowering the master sink fixture to just above the mirror location going in. I also agree with not changing out all metals to match unless this is something that personally bothers you. If so, take each room one at a time. (By the time you have replaced them all there will be a new finish in voque & you will need to start all over). hahahaha
Erin
11 years ago
I think your choices look great! You can get some dark accessories like a soap pump to balance out the darker lights.
kpctexas
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for all your help. Decided to push for the silver hardware mistake to be fixed and my hardware to be ORB. :)
flyr4fun
11 years ago
You could also try turning the 4-light fixture around so it's a down-light and see what that looks like before you open up drywall and move the junction box.
leelee
11 years ago
Mix it up.