different metals

1 finish for faucets/shower fixtures, ideally from same company; dress other accents like handles, lights and mirrors in a second finish. It’s best to play it safe here and match your accents closely to achieve a clean, orderly look, as this designer did with similar aged gold finishes. The contrast between the polished silver tones and more matte gold is beautiful.

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"This kitchen takes a similar approach, with cool stainless steel dressing the appliances and the range backsplash, and a golden tone for the can’t-miss pendant lamps. For those concerned about resale value, stick to classic cool finishes on the more FIXED elements and save warm metals (like copper, gold, brass or bronze) for a few changeable accents like lights."

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Alison Kandler Interior Design "I really like brass but it is impractical around water. I always use chrome for faucets, and often mix in brass for the knobs or light fixtures."

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"GOLDEN / While any favorite metal can be the dominant tone, I often recommend using more gold and less silver. Silver tones tend to be brighter and sparklier, so this formula lets the few hits of silver shine without swallowing up the gold. In this space, the chair legs (likely steel or aluminum) and silver-flecked mirror hold their own while letting the collection of golden sunbursts be the star."

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This is Light gold [not warmest brass]. Mix metals if the lighting styles go together-- If yours is TOO MUCH brass, pick those to paint either PEWTER metallic or even black if that works with your house. A can of spray paint and an hour can work magic on outdated fixtures. -Grasso.

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"Near Match / In a space where metals won’t be the focus (has dramatic tile), try two finishes that are similar, such as this modern gunmetal sink stand and vintage pewter-toned mirror with a blackened patina; slightly subtly different - so the eye sees the other elements FIRST... can be tricky to pull off...."

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30W x 9”H / perforated metal diffusers form a honeycomb structure, with interesting contrast of metallics

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door handles/stove... pendants, chandelier

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Demand for gold and brass accents has thrust mixed-metal palettes into the spotlight. The timeless combination of silver and gold, and even a little sprinkling of copper, can form the BASIS of a whole design or just 1 PIECE of a larger puzzle... whether Art Deco glamour or a little contemporary sparkle...

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both have simple lines

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blue-gray - island color coordinates with marble/ s.steel appliances. Brass egg-shaped pendants and brass cabinet hardware complement the gold tones in the travertine flooring.

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nice... Bulb Base: Candelabra (E12)

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mirror and lamps

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POLISHED NICKEL “...little bit of gold cast to it,” she says. “Chrome is very gray, colder. When I mix brass with silver, it’s polished nickel.” Alterman wanted a finish to go with s.steel apps and with brass hardware/ lights.

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burnished brass and olde bronze

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gold is the accent

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just too much, and maybe cause I'm not used to it. I read that using cool-toned faucet is a 'given'... then accent with a warm.

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The shelves are supported by brass hangers that attach to a soffit. A large island with a countertop that mixes marble and ash wood is another highlight of the room.

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above counter, brass-y; over metal, a black; blue cabinets a satin-y cool....does the brass relate to brick higher up?

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gold tones (curtains and accessories), and a few pieces of silver (such as the mantel vases). Notice how each tone is spread throughout, rather than in one place. In a large room with many elements, using accessories to carry these finishes to multiple points makes them feel integrated throughout and keeps the eye moving.

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especially good with white/blue cool -- and copper with warm-ish woods.

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cool frig blends in with white paint / copper stools stand out against island paint

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copper and satin nickel [?]

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Satin Brass

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charcoal grey with brass and appliances are s.steel

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with white / with black

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faucet in cool finish [with black counter] -- gold frames [shown against grey paint, which is lighter]

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