I love chrome and went with Kohler in my shower and Hansgrohe for the sinks. I will tell you that the chrome in the shower wipes clean with no spotting and the Hansgrohe does not wipe clean as easily. For my second bathroom I'm doing Hansgrohe in the shower (I love the valve that they have...it's a 3-in-one and is already installed) and will have to deal with any cleaning issues. I'm not sure which faucet I will go with for that sink. I think that no matter what the finish, or the manufacturer...they all clean up (and last) differently. Having said all this...I love the look of the choices that I made for my MB.

I think polished nickel is warmer than polished chrome. Nickel has a bit more red spectrum than chrome (blue spectrum). Polished anything will tend to show prints more than brushed. In a master bath it's generally not problem though, it's more in a kids' bath. "Upgrade" is a choice. Remember "upgrade" doesn't always mean it's better quality or it fits better into your design scheme. If you want to upgrade for personal reasons or if you need a certain look to carry off a certain style/design element, that's one thing. You want the warmth of nickel, you want no polished surfaces, or you need the darkness of ORB, etc. However, I've seen designers try to strong arm customers into "upgraded" finishes by preying on their "keeping up with the jones'" insecurities. I realize I'm not really answering your question. I guess in some obscure way I'm encouraging you to design your master bath for yourself and not for your next door neighbors. Best, Mongo

We have Uba Tuba and chose to go with stainless since our sinks are stainless as well. Here's a pic of the faucet at the prep sink.

My vote for chrome. It will match the white appliance chrome (I assume there is chrome on the appliance) It will match your faucet. I have chrome in my new bath remodel and like it a lot. Shine :)