While brushed nickel and brushed chrome share many of the same properties including a textured finish the major difference between the two is in the tinting of the metal itself.
Chrome or brushed nickel with carrera marble.
I ve had brushed nickel in one bath for 10 years.
Think brushed nickel polished chrome or stainless steel for sink and bath faucets handles shower heads and grab bars.
It will be fantastic.
With chrome handle.
Carrera marble has grey veins running thru it.
Often this tinge is seen as giving a sophisticated and cool look to the finished piece.
Brushed nickel complements warmer colors while chrome works best with cooler tones.
A cool color scheme can be soothing and refreshing including blues greens and light purples.
If you prefer a traditional or rustic vibe choose a base metal with a warm undertone such as brass or bronze.
If you want an.
Nickel whatever its finish is an inherently warmer tone than chrome or steel which skew toward blue and gray cooler tones versus the slightly yellow warm base to brushed nickel.
Does anyone have any advice on chrome vs polished nickel.
Dark bronze matt.
I agree brushed nickel.
Often this tinge is seen as giving a sophisticated and cool look to the finished piece.
The brushed nickel will blend and enhance the veining and not stand out like the chrome.
Those underlying tones are why brushed nickel faucets often look so perfect in a country kitchen painted in tones of english creams and soft greens because the.
I think i want shiny to offset the tumbled carrara floor vanity top yet to be determined but probably carrara marble.
I really like the polished nickel but am concerned i won t be able to find towel bars etc to match and need to order sconces now.
With polished nickel handle.
However going with chrome in the new master bath and it also looks great.
Brushed nickel look vs chrome.
You can t go wrong with either one in yours.
Chrome plating gives metal a slight blue shine.
Chrome plating gives metal a slight blue shine.
Metals with a cool undertone are ideal for contemporary or transitional aesthetics.