We have white appliances which i selected because our kitchen is only 10 13 and all white makes our kitchen appear larger.
Mixing bronze and stainless steel in kitchen.
Designers and diyers alike are incorporating multiple fixture finishes into their kitchen and bathroom decor.
If you re more of a visual person and need to see examples of mixing metals in action here are some great rooms from houzz.
It s usually found in traditional and transitional decor.
In a bohemian inspired kitchen you can have many different elements mixed up together including metals finishes.
This silver spring md kitchen by zoe feldman design uses polished nickel plumbing fixtures satin brass cabinetry.
Because the bohemian style of decorating is all about happy co existence of different cultures it is perfectly okay to mix stainless steel with a gold finish for example.
But there are some rules.
Rather than polished nickel satin chrome or stainless steel using oil rubbed bronze fixtures either alone or mixed with other metal finishes allows you to create a layered polished contrast to your rooms.
In the kitchen i have stainless steel appliances.
If your kitchen faucet is shiny stainless steel you can even add some brushed metal pieces around.
You can also learn how to get the lighting looks in these rooms.
A white neutral kitchen might need a mix of metals sprinkled across the room to create drama and visual appeal.
I typically like to mix two to three different metals in my kitchen.
Mixing metals doesn t have to be dramatic.
There is always a main metal that you have to factor in the large appliances meaning the fridge dishwasher stove and a microwave if you have one.
I have a bronze hubbardton forge chandelier over my breakfast table and intend to put pendants in the same finish over my island.
Choose from brushed bronze brushed copper brushed stainless and brushed black handles and knobs to create your own personal.
In our great room which has a 13 high peak my husband would like to put a large bronze toned candle light chandelier fixture.
Oil rubbed bronze is both current and classic.
These design tips will help you choose the right finishes to achieve an eclectic yet effortless effect.
Using oil rubbed bronze finishes.
My faucet will be a centerpiece in my kitchen because of where it is.
Take a look at the combinations used in them.
Choosing two similar but not identical finishes is an easy way to baby step into the trend.
The sink faucet and appliances will be stainless steel though door handles throughout the house are bronze and there will be a bronze pendant light in the foyer as well.
Something as simple as a two tone sink can add style.
For example you may want to have a brushed nickel shower head but also opt for oil rubbed bronze faucets.