Your home is full of accessories and knobs that can enhance or clash with your home’s interior design style. The shape characteristics should match the rest of your furniture for its level of sophistication, but it should also match the finish and color. It’s not uncommon for people to choose a boldly styled faucet, for example, with a chrome finish that is generally not stylish enough in a high-end home. It can also be difficult to coordinate with other accessories like lighting and knobs. When changing the finish you will notice a much more cohesive look. Let’s take a look at some finishes and colors and see how we can coordinate with them for 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 moment you start to use a lot of chrome, it begins to draw your design style towards modernity. 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 coordinate between accessories. And it doesn’t scream modern in the same way chrome does. Another advantage is the matte finish that shows no fingerprints or dust compared to high-gloss finishes.
Bronze is one of my favorites because it works well with various light fixtures. It looks classy as long as it is worn with a sophisticated design style. If you combine it with 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 bronze tones will also tend to focus less attention on accessories and more attention on your other furniture.
Polished brass has made a comeback in recent years and looks great with traditional styles. Unlike most other finishes, polished brass requires the most maintenance. This finish says elegant and depending on the exact style it can be very Victorian.
Shiny gold is the champagne of the accessory world. It makes a statement and every accessory made with it stands out. 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, a little color goes a long way, but you’ll enjoy the full color flexibility that paints provide. You may have to order special pieces to get what you want, but painted accessories will be a unique conversation starter.
Regardless of what color you choose, always remember to perpetuate it throughout your home. Coordinate the whole house from the towel racks to the drawer pulls to the kitchen faucet. When everything is coordinated, your home will look thoughtful and sophisticated regardless of the particular design style.