Mixing Bronze And Stainless Steel In Kitchen

These design tips will help you choose the right finishes to achieve an eclectic yet effortless effect.

Mixing bronze and stainless steel in kitchen.

In our great room which has a 13 high peak my husband would like to put a large bronze toned candle light chandelier fixture. Take a look at the combinations used in them. 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.

Something as simple as a two tone sink can add style. But there are some rules. Using oil rubbed bronze finishes. 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.

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. 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. We have white appliances which i selected because our kitchen is only 10 13 and all white makes our kitchen appear larger. In this kitchen warm copper coats the inside bowl of the sink while oil rubbed bronze finishes the faucet and cabinet drawer pulls.

My faucet will be a centerpiece in my kitchen because of where it is. Yes you can mix metal finishes in the kitchen. For example you may want to have a brushed nickel shower head but also opt for oil rubbed bronze faucets. Choose from brushed bronze brushed copper brushed stainless and brushed black handles and knobs to create your own personal.

Designers and diyers alike are incorporating multiple fixture finishes into their kitchen and bathroom decor. A white neutral kitchen might need a mix of metals sprinkled across the room to create drama and visual appeal. 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. This kitchen uses bronze kichler hatteras bay pendants with a faucet and cabinet hardware in the silver family.

You can also learn how to get the lighting looks in these rooms. If your kitchen faucet is shiny stainless steel you can even add some brushed metal pieces around. It s usually found in traditional and transitional decor. Choosing two similar but not identical finishes is an easy way to baby step into the trend.

This silver spring md kitchen by zoe feldman design uses polished nickel plumbing fixtures satin brass cabinetry. I have a bronze hubbardton forge chandelier over my breakfast table and intend to put pendants in the same finish over my island. In a bohemian inspired kitchen you can have many different elements mixed up together including metals finishes.