Thoughts on polished nickel faucets vs champagne bronze
kayca
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Polished Chrome vs. Polished Nickel?
Comments (3)You are correct. Nickel has a warmer tone and chrome has a cooler blue tone. I have polished nickel in my kitchen and it is more difficult to keep nice. I didn't know when I bought it but learned after the fact - nickel is a living metal (like silver). It will tarnish. It is also more difficult to clean than silver (silver polish isn't strong enough to clean it). I use a metal cleaner periodically on it. I do prefer the tone of nickel but not the maintenance....See Morebrushed nickel vs. polished chrome - which easier to keep clean
Comments (16)I think you're absolutely right, monicakm, it must depend on the manufacturer because, as I said before, there is no consensus. So, the faucet I am thinking about is a Toto (also getting a Toto pedestal sink and toilet). Anyone have Toto faucets in polished chrome or brushed nickel who wants to chime in? Thanks! Here is a link that might be useful: Toto faucet...See MoreBrushed nickel vs. polished chrome?
Comments (2)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...See MorePolished chrome vs polished nickel
Comments (52)My master bathroom has white cabinets , Carrara marble floors and counters all fixtures are polished nickel …i think they are a little ore upkeep than the chrome, but love the color. I need to change out my shower head…any opinions on using a chrome or satin nickel shower head even though the shower trim is polished nickel? I never wipe off my showerhead except when i clean the bathroom…lol...See Moreannied75
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