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Are oil rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures and lighting still "in"?

12 years ago

We recently moved into a 11 year old home and we don't really care for the light fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Our current furnishings go with oil rubbed bronze so my first thought is to go with that. I just don't know if it is on the way out or not. I'm not ready to replace my furnishings though.

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Ironwood Builders
12 years ago
You'll get more responses if you post this over in design dilemmas...but in my opinion ORB is still a viable and attractive choice.
charleee
12 years ago
I love the ORB, personally, but for how long it will stay in style is hard to say, just like any other change from "normal". If it goes with your furnishings, I'd say go for it. It's really beautiful!
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PRO
Brickwood Builders, Inc.
12 years ago
I personally like ORB as well, but continue to hear that it is going out. I don't know how much stock to put in that type of information though. We kept hearing that white kitchens were going out (as a national trend) but it didn't change here.
charleee
12 years ago
IMO, white kitchens will NEVER go out. Mostly because there is NO WAY I'm repainting all my cabinets!
PRO
Brickwood Builders, Inc.
12 years ago
I agree!

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