Mismatched Gold Kitchen Accessories- Does this matter?

8 years ago

We are nearing the end of our kitchen renovation. We will have white and gray marble counter tops. Im having difficulty finding matching brass/antique gold accessories. The faucet, pot filler (above the stove) and sconce that will have a clear shade and be above the sink are similar enough in color but the pendant (2 will go over the peninsula) is much more yellow. I really do like the pendants but I worry that the color is too different; however, I wonder if this even matters since they wont be sitting beside each other. I've attached a pic of the kitchen. Ideally I dont want to have to use stainless accessories but I dont want it to look bad if I have 5 different colors of gold. I still need to pick the hardware as well. Thoughts on this??

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

8 years ago

I think you are over thinking this .BTW I would not do any fixture with an Edison bulb after taking the time to have a white and gray kitchen they will cast a yellow light

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palimpsest
8 years ago
I think the variation will be fine.
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Sina Sadeddin Architectural Design
8 years ago
Once it's hanging I doubt it will be noticeable. I agree with Patricia on not using an Edison bulb (very yellow lighting) in your kitchen that has cooler tones.
Judy Mishkin
8 years ago
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i think they are fine... there is no 'odd man out' and the variation is interesting, not intrusive.

and agree, no edison type bulbs.
tiggerlgh
8 years ago
I have LED Edison's at my house. The light is much whiter and much more energy efficient. When I was looking they had a few choices of LED lighting available in the bulbs. So I wouldn't assume they are all yellow and inefficient.
bossyvossy
8 years ago
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I also think variation will be fine
Kim
8 years ago
Go for it. You can always tone them down with some Rub 'n Buff if they still look too yellow once installed.
cawaps
8 years ago
I don't think the difference in color will be an issue. I second the vote for LED "Edison" bulbs. They have the Edison filament look, but come in the same range of colors and brightness as other LEDs. I have some in my bathroom, and they aren't yellow at all.
colbran
8 years ago
I don't think you'll notice the mismatch as they aren't going right on top of one another.
Boxerpal
8 years ago
I love your options and think they will meld perfectly. Can't wait to see the kitchen reveal
User
8 years ago
They're not next to each other and all will read as "gold" so I think it should be fine!