Your home is full of accessories and knobs that can make or break your home’s interior design style. The shape features should match the rest of your furniture for its level of sophistication, but so should the finish and color. It is not uncommon for people to choose a faucet with a bold style, for example, with a chrome finish which is generally not stylish enough in a high-end home. It can also be difficult to coordinate with other accessories, such as lighting and knobs. By changing the finish, you’ll notice a much more cohesive look. Let’s take a look at some finishes and colors and see how we can coordinate them for a high-impact interior design.
Chrome is easily the most popular finish for faucets. It is stain and scratch resistant and can be made to look clean. It is commonly used in mid-level homes and is a relatively safe option compared to some finishes. Chrome can be paired with knobs and lighting, but the minute you start using a lot of chrome, you start to draw your design style toward modern. This is great if you have a modern style, but getting it to work in a bungalow will be a challenge.
Brushed Nickel is similar to chrome but softer and much easier to match among fixtures. And it doesn’t scream modern in the same way that Chrome does. Another advantage is the matte finish that does not show fingerprints or dust compared to polished finishes.
Bronze is one of my favorites because it works well with various lighting fixtures. It looks elegant as long as it is worn in a sophisticated designer style. If you combine it, you will have a simplistic style, it can look cheap. Bronze comes in a number of subtle color variations that make it flexible to suit your design style. Darker shades of bronze will also tend to draw less attention to accessories and more attention to your other furnishings.
Polished brass has made a comeback in recent years and looks great with traditional styles. Unlike most other finishes, polished brass requires more maintenance. This finish says elegant and depending on the exact style it can be very Victorian.
Shimmering gold is the champagne of the world of luminaries. It makes a statement and every accessory made with it pops. It requires careful lighting to get the most out of it. Go ahead and make your statement, just make sure your home is stylish enough to carry the style.
If you’re ready for some serious color, you can even try painted finishes. Be careful, as a little color goes a long way, but you will enjoy the full flexibility in color that paints provide. You may have to order special pieces to get what you want, but painted accessories will be a unique conversation piece.
Regardless of the color you choose, always remember to perpetuate it throughout the house. He coordinates the entire house from the towel rails to the drawer pulls to the kitchen faucet. When everything is coordinated, your house will look well thought out and sophisticated, regardless of the particular design style.