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Mixed Metals in the Bathroom – Should You or Should You Not?

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Home Stager with Foxy Interiors Inc. Lake Mary Florida

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Are you considering a bathroom remodel?  How do you decide which elements should be in what finishes?  If you have a bathroom which contains shiny chrome faucets in the tub as well as the showerhead, should you deviate from these finishes and start mixing your metals for shower hooks, cabinet knobs, mirrors and the sink?

I’ve provided two photos below.  In one example, it has mixed metal finishes of shiny chrome, oil-rubbed bronze and chrome with gold in the sink faucet.  The second example is shiny chrome and brushed nickel.  Which one do you like better?  Is it the mixed metals or the silver found in all elements?

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In a small bathroom, when you stand at the door and can see the entire room, I highly recommend having all your metals in the same finish.  Your fixtures will unify the space and a cohesive look will be achieved. In a larger space, you might be able to pull it off because there is separation amongst the room.  You can also bring in accessories to pull the look together.  For all intent purposes though, I recommend one finish for one room.  I personally just think it takes on a cleaner look.

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Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Interesting, not only do you have mixed metals, but you have very definite mixed styles.

Jun 07, 2013 12:30 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Know what drives me crazy Marie, when I see new builds with beautiful, higher end fixtures in the same finish, BUT the striker plate and door hinges are of different metals, it looks so tacky!

Jun 07, 2013 12:41 PM
Marie Fox
Foxy Interiors Inc. Lake Mary Florida - Lake Mary, FL
Lake Mary, Florida, Home Stager & RE Photographer

Hey Roger, I couldn't agree with you more.  Is it traditional or modern?  Very eclectic - when planning to go for a 'certain' look, it is imperative to remember what you already have that's existing and to either work off it or go with every element in the room.  Thanks for dropping by and commenting.  Have a wonderful weekend!

 

 

Bette -- Pet peeve of mine too.  There are so many 'builder grade standards' that the end result (vision) is not totally achieved.  Yes, it looks awkward.  When pulling together a scheme, you have to go from the details and follow it through to the goal.

Jun 07, 2013 10:37 PM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F
I don't like the look of mixed metals. It almost looks like they remodeled at different times. Like the second color of fixtures was an afterthought.
Jun 09, 2013 04:09 AM
Marie Fox
Foxy Interiors Inc. Lake Mary Florida - Lake Mary, FL
Lake Mary, Florida, Home Stager & RE Photographer

Hi Rob, yes, this is the second renovation on the bathroom. I had a conversation with the customer too. Best to stay with the existing finishes or change every piece of hardware for a unified look. BTW we missed you at the CFRI general meeting. I hope you were doing something fun.

Jun 09, 2013 05:29 AM