Myson made a mistake and sent a brushed nickel towel warmer instead of chrome. I "could" have kept it (it was a more expensive model than the one I originally ordered) but next to the chrome, the finish CLEARLY looked very different. I wanted the cooler look of chrome, so I returned it for the chrome. I think the two look very different, and it might not look intentional. Chrome does show water stains, but it cleans easily (and I'm not a clean freak by any stretch).

The idea that all metal finishes in your house need to match is extremely dated and when it’s done tends to look a little pedestrian. You don’t pick one fabric and insist it be used everywhere, same with flooring and wall colors. A good rule of thumb is if you can touch the two at the same time then maybe they should be the same, but if you can’t then they don’t have to be. And of course, there are exceptions to every rule except the rule that there are no absolute rules in decorating.

Why not? But if you want the chrome to look like brushed nickel just take a wool pad like scotch brand or brillo and rub it in one direction to give it the look of brushed nickel. I did this with 4 pendants that were on clearance but only came in chrome. You can Google the process to see the outcome.

Yes. I think it's fine.