Spray paint whatever you need to spray paint to match. Nickel typically costs a fortune. I'm not a fan of chrome. If the paint wears off a heavily used handle, then spray paint it again.

@jan Moyer
Here is an inspo pic. I’m doing full height splash the rest of the area and was just going to change behind the stove. My hood is square. I could just leave the full height splash there. My floor is cherry/mahogany wood. This is the backsplash I was thinking of.

I'd avoid a beveled tile, and I will HAZARD a guess that the accent finish in your inspo is brass/warm versus chrome. On the pendant and on the hood detail. Design is editing, show your counter top, the cabinet style, etc. The hood is accent enough on its own., and I see no reason to do any change in backsplash beneath it.

I'd add that chrome is ..............a finish I'd limit in a kitchen, though it is fabulous in a bath.

It reads luxury in a bath, and a bit less so in a kitchen.

Out of the several finishes you listed, I'd switch the nickel knobs and pulls to either stainless steel or polished chrome. That is because nickel is prone to tarnishing (I had satin nickel kitchen knobs that tarnished, and it is a common complaint about nickel).

I disagree with Jan Moyer's comment on polished chrome. I don't think it has any merit since polished chrome is a classic and you can't go wrong with it. How can it read "luxury in a bath" but not in a kitchen? That makes no sense and is entirely random.

Jan Moyer, please inform Dornbracht and Waterworks (not sure if you've heard of them) that their kitchen faucets in polished chrome "do not read luxury" as you said.

It is FINE for a kitchen faucet in chrome. ( her faucet is not chrome, it spot free stainless ) When chrome repeats to trim on a range,, lighting.....?You add glass and silver in a splash? It all will read a bit differently. In a kitchen.

Chrome will always lack the richness of polished nickel IMO. Its advantage is that it's cheaper and more durable. This kitchen sounds frigidly, bitter cold to me. I agree with those who would rethink that unless you really like the stark, antiseptic look (which is a personal preference).

Ok so what about polished nickel pulls (thanks - didn’t know they tarnish) and polished nickel trim? In the inspo pic, it def looks like silver, not brass, but light fixtures are brass in the pic.

Another idea….
Would it be better to leave backsplash as counter and do brass or gold accent with brass or gold pulls? I don’t know what to do with light fixture tho bc I like it so much. Can try to find one in brass or gold. And leave faucets as spotfree stainless? Would that be okay ?

@HU-918119203 why do people like you always bash what others like. I don't know why you can't just answer the question without all the extra insults and negative criticism. People like different things. Describing it as "fridged cold sterile antiseptic" is just being asinine.

If you like the faucet, use it. Don't look back. I'm putting in a Moen stainless faucet in my renovation. It's replacing a Moen stainless faucet. I have a stainless sink and appliances. Stainless is a neutral. It goes with everything. End of that decision.

Now, let's talk about it.

My cabinet hardware will be the last decision made. One reason is it's the most available in a multitude of finishes and styles. Backsplashes are driven by the countertop choice. You will find that making decisions about the lighting fixtures will be much harder because the finishes in the styles will be more limited. The whole thing should be an orderly process.

Here is my order of decision, cabinet finish, flooring finish, countertop finish, appliance finish, faucet finish, sink finish, lighting finish, backsplash finish, last, cabinet hardware.

Having lived in and renovated a number of historic homes I can tell you that not everything has to match. They simply have to coordinate. Your stainless faucet will coordinate with everything. Yes, even the new gold and brass finishes.

The warning to avoid antiseptic is a fair point to make. It's important to add an organic element to the entire picture. For example, wood floors with an all white kitchen. Great look. The wood flooring grounds all the elements. A white kitchen with white floor, white walls and white countertop is often too much white and becomes cold and lifeless. Even something as simple as a wooden bowl with fruit or a wall color can soften things. You just don't want too much of a good thing.

Get your faucet. We'll worry about the hardware later.

Thanks, I am actually past the faucet and already purchased it. I am doing wood floors in kitchen. I am at the point of hardware finish and light fixtures in your list, (I am doing it pretty similar) which is what my initial post is about. I can only find chrome light fixture and thought it would coordinate with a chrome metal accent on the hood and the glass backsplash. I was going to do stainless metal accent. I already selected finishes and paint color for the cabinets.

My question was would the polished chrome light fixture tie in better if I did a chrome metal accent on the hood, would that look ok with stainless faucets and nickel hardware. Was trying to tie the light fixture into the kitchen more so it wouldn’t be the only chrome fixture. Also not sure if the backsplash will be too much or might go well with the chrome light fixture.

I think things got lost with all the commentary on what I didn’t ask about…

Thanks @homechef59, appreciate your help and guidance.

Not an expert, but I think stainless, nickel and chrome will read similar enough without needing to add more chrome elsewhere to tie it together. Or you could add accessories in chrome to tie in a bit. I think the backsplash is pretty but I think about cleaning it with a toothbrush and I'm over it. What if you put a stainless steel panel behind the stove? And allow the white hood to contrast against it?

https://www.houzz.com/photos/yarmouth-waterfront-traditional-kitchen-portland-maine-phvw-vp~15781941

https://www.etsy.com/market/stove_backsplash_stainless_steel

Then make the backsplash a little softer and casual if you want a cozy feel to your kitchen.

Portmore tile: https://www.tilebar.com/collection/tile-mosaic-collections/portmore.html

Lennox tile: https://stoneimpressions.com/project/lennox/

I am confused about the light fixture dilema "I don’t know what to do with light fixture tho bc I like it so much. Can try to find one in brass or gold."

The light fixture in the inspo pic you posted is a brass finish Hudson Valley Lighting - Aged Brass Hollis Lanterns Hollis Lantern

https://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=157013

Right - I’m not using that light fixture in the inspo pic. I’m doing similar counter and cabinets and was going to do an accent backsplash like the pic. I was thinking of using this light fixture.

it's fine to mix. you could wait (especially for the backsplash) until everything is installed.

if you like the chrome strip, do it. If you don't, do it in a nickel or skip it altogether.

have no idea what your hood looks like.

that light fixture is very modern. if you're doing the kitchen cabs and hood like pictured, that light fixture isn't going to wor.

as for that mirrored backsplash tile, are you sure? Again, wait until every is installed. get a few sheets of the backsplash to have on hand and see how it looks.

if you want a nice tile, there are tons of options.

I'll let you into a secret. You can successfully paint light fixtures. I've got some sconces that were polished brass. I bought them on Ebay for a song. I painted them with a pewter colored metallic can of Rustoleum spray paint. They look just like my bathroom brushed nickel faucets. I also painted the existing antique bronze bathroom vanity lights with the same paint. It all coordinates. The secret is these are not high touch areas. So, the paint stays fresh.

I also used Rub and Buff on another gold fixture that wasn't quite coordinating with my dining room chandelier. Another low touch area. It's works.

I spray painted a beautiful Chippendale style mirror with gold spray paint. The mirror had been white.

The point I'm making is you can do some modifications. You can go from a high gloss or shiny to a lower gloss finish with spray paint. The only rule is you can't do this in areas where things are touched or handled on a regular basis. Something to keep in the back of your mind as you start your search for lighting fixtures.