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ORB door hardware and chrome bathroom faucets?

13 years ago

I know I want ORB hardware on all the doors throughout the house because I think it warms up all the white trim. I don't care if it's a trend or not, it's what I've always liked best. But, I prefer chrome faucets in the bathrooms (except maybe the powder room). Will it look ok to mix? I have always mixed my finishes and know I prefer it over everything matching but I am starting to get a big case of self doubt. Ugh.

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tinker_2006
13 years ago
ugh.. I hear you, but rest assured.. after months of research, it is perfectly fine to use what your thinking! I have an old house we are restoring, and the hinges are very bark aged brass, and I'm going with chrome - it's classic and goes with everything!
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lyfia
13 years ago
We have ORB handles, brass hinges (unintentional) and nickel faucets and light fixtures. It will look fine.
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david_cary
13 years ago
I think that is the best combo personally. Then your light fixtures can be chrome vanity and ORB overheads. Chrome overheads often look cheap.
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lolab
13 years ago
I'm so glad I opened this thread. That is exactly what I'm planning. I like the sparkle of chrome near the sink and mirror. Plus it cleans up easily. However, I've had my heart set on ORB door hardware, ever since I saw those Emtek egg shaped glass knobs with ORB rosette. david c -- I hadn't thought about the overhead fixtures looking cheap in chrome. Now that you mention it, I think I agree.
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Missy Benton
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the reassurance! And I agree, I'm not a fan of chrome overhead fixtures.
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SpringtimeHomes
13 years ago
Most competent lighting designers would not go for overhead lighting at the vanity at all due to the cast shadows. Do two sconces to either side of the mirror at eye level for the best lighting.

Agree with everyone about mixing hardware. Ive even had good success with ORB lighting and chrome fixtures but much prefer brushed nickel.

Here is a link that might be useful:
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jillandmatt
13 years ago
We just finished our home and we have ORB doorknobs and chrome lights and fixtures in our master bath. It look gorgeous and no problem with mixing.
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janealexa
13 years ago
We are doing ORB doorknobs and ORB light fixtures with chrome faucets. I think it's perfectly fine to mix finishes. I asked a similar question, here is a link to my GW thread. Best Wishes!

Here is a link that might be useful: GW mixed finish thread
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