Brushed nickel is another great finish to use for a modern look in the kitchen. Fixtures suitable for use in such a room, like faucets, drawer pulls and lighting, come in brushed nickel as well as chrome. Brushed nickel is also better to use on things you grab a lot because it doesn't show fingerprints!

If you need advice on mixing metal finishes, we have a guide we put together with lots of pictures from Houzz: http://bit.ly/1gVAEKC

Chrome faucets and other hardware with minimalist, sharp style are usually used to inspire a more modern look while brushed nickel usually brings about a more traditional, retro feel. For example, our work on Hurtado's modern style home uses chrome http://www.houzz.com/projects/46787/hurtado-home-design while the more traditional styled Woods home uses brushed nickel faucets http://www.houzz.com/projects/792902/woods-home-project