SS vs. Chrome faucet Pros & Cons
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mcps
15 years agoI don't think chrome would look weird. I got what is called Vibrant Stainless (Kohler) and the fingerprints bug me. But you probably know how to deal with that since you have stainless appliances (I don't).
marybeth1
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15 years agomountainbasketmaker
15 years agoLike you, I too debated between chrome and SS. My appliances are white, but the sink is SS, the lights are SS and the cabinet hardware is SS. So when I went in search of a faucet, I was surprised to see how different the SS finishes were on different faucets. I ended up getting the Grohe Bridgeford in Satin Nickel mostly because I loved the look of the SS finish. I also found a faucet by Cifial that had a beautiful SS finish, but there was a 12 week wait time until delivery, so I didn't get it. I really love the Grohe. It shows no fingerprints or spots and always looks clean. I think it looks nice with my sink. I hope you can see it in the picture that I've linked below. I've yet to figure out how to get a picture on a post. Oh well....If you can't see the picture, go to the FKB and look at my kitchen. It's under the "M"s - Mountainbasketmaker! Good luck with your search!
Here is a link that might be useful:
sue_ct
15 years agosue_ct
15 years agoemilysmarathonmom
15 years agoJim Peschke
15 years agoChrome is and has been so popular and used with all colors and styles (yes for a long time chrome was pretty much all that was available) that it will not look out of place in any kitchen. In my case, my faucet finish was one of the few choices I didn't make--sort of. I was tired of kitchen decisions and the faucet I wanted was more expensive and would have taken longer to get in another finish so I just let it be chrome. In truth I didn't think it would be a problem...and it wasn't. If you don't like the look, by all means go with what you like.
Here's my (all chrome) faucets, soap dispensers etc. with the stainless microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator visible . The air gap is temporary.
- Jim
PROpizzchzz
5 years ago
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