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Mixing metals in gray master bathroom

3 years ago

I would like to add some contrast to the all gray master remodel (modern glam) we are in midst of. All of our fixtures are polished chrome. I was thinking of going for matte black for pulls and crystal knobs with matte black base for drawers. Next step is to pick towel bars etc. Should I stick with matte black or go with chrome? The other thought I had was to bring in a 3rd metal perhaps a warm brass to pull out the more taupey accent pencil tile. Thoughts?

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JudyG Designs
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Stick with the polished chrome and do something fantastic in your mirror choice.

An aside: why is the chandelier hung so high?
Joanne Stevens
3 years ago
Thank you. We will adjust once the bathtub goes in. It’s hung right now to give a 6’ guy head clearance if he stands up. Granted my husband never uses the tub.
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I have this article saved in my favorites for a reason Ã¯Â¿Â½ I love to mix chrome with a hint of gold or bronze. It gives a great look and I think you'll be very pleased with it. sweeby makes a great point by noting that the fixtures are much more important than the color you go with. Here is a link that might be useful: [Metal Mixology[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/metal-mixology-stsetivw-vs~318268)
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It's a great look, enjoy your bathroom!
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The placement of the toilet so close to the soaking tub is unappealing, you should find something for the space that offers separation between the two. I would be afraid of the safety of mixing a polished floor surface with water, especially as we age - it scares me just looking at it! It would be nice to add in elements to bring warmth to the space, such as plants and wood or woven items. It isn’t my cup of tea at all, but that’s why we decorate and remodel according to our own tastes and style.
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i think its the mirror that isnt sitting well with this design. its wayy too smallf or the vanity. you need a larger mirror that will take up more space. the lighting shouldnt be bigger than the mirror. would you do a wallpaper on one wall or paint an accent wall? maybe like a matte black wall or gray wallpaper behind the vanity?
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gavavemom
Original Author
3 years ago
This is the mirror I went with. Due to size of vanity, we didn’t have space to do 2 mirrors. I would have liked to have gone with two round ones.
Lisa Steinberg
2 years ago
where did you buy mirror ?
Joanne Stevens
2 years ago
Z Gallerie

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