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Chrome, gold or brushed stainless steel?

BigBathroomShop

8 years ago

Chrome, gold or brushed stainless steel - which is your choice of finish for the bathroom? Share your thoughts!

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NV Interiors

7 years ago

I just adore the black they always look amazing but if you are looking for something a little safer then brushed nickel always looks amazing. I really do love all the different finishes as opposed to plain old chrome which will always be gorgeous but its not exciting or different! Loving working with The Watermark Collection atm for finishes, all stunning.

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Emmeline Westin
8 years ago
I voted for chrome as that's what I have in my bathroom. I really like the gold touches in the third image, though.
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AG Interiors
8 years ago
chrome every time .....
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Fining Associates
8 years ago
Chrome almost every time, always looks clean and smart.
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hello Big Bathroom shop,

Well I do like gold but it has to be right for the space.. Also the right kind of gold and also the design is paramount! My other favourites are Brass and Nickel... I also love a brass or Nickel with marble... Here are a few of my favourites... : ))

I also love the plumbing look! ( this is just one plainer example but fabulous!)
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BigBathroomShop
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi AJ Interior Styling,

We agree with your comment about gold and nickel finishes. We've noticed that different finishes other than chrome are becoming more and more popular.
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Yes indeed Big Bathroom shop..

I personally prefer to specify Nickel in favour of Chrome but do realise it's at the top end, so not for everyone's budget, even if I can negotiate!

What is fabulous is having a choice as one material will not work with one specific finish necessarily so I choose accordingly - as a finish can take a bathroom from good to spectacular! Nothing like having style on tap! :) )
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Rachael Fletcher
7 years ago
Gold for me - I really like the way it looks against both white and dark tiles
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Sonia Goul-Wheeker
7 years ago
Gold would be my choice!
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Matthew Smith Architectural Photography
7 years ago
My choice would be satin black. Dornbracht and Vola both offer black ranges and I think they look fantastic. So expensive though!
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Elizabeth Tabron
7 years ago
Chrome will always remain a classic choice and works well with everything. But I think copper is becoming a popular finish too.
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Homebits
7 years ago
So difficult to choose between gold and brushed stainless steel! Both finishes can look beautiful.
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