I have that faucet...Kohler Artifacts, in Vibrant stainless. Its a fabulous faucet. Even my husband appreciates all of the features (three different sprays), and how great it feels in his hand.

You read all the time here, that mixing metals is perfectly fine. I don’t know that I’d want three or four different metals, but that’s my taste.

As you stated, the faucet in brushed (Kohler calls it Vibrant) stainless, will blend with the stainless appliances. Have you seen the faucet in person? The finish isn’t as dull as it looks online. It does have a shine, just not a SHINE shine. Whatever brass elements you bring to the party, should be fine with the blending Vibrant stainless faucet and stainless appliances.

Thanks darbuka! I really appreciate your help, on my other post as well. I have seen the stainless but would love a polished finish if I could get away with it. Do you think it would be too much?

If polished is what you want, then polished is what you should get. Its your kitchen. Get what will make you happy. I promise you, no one’s going to react in horror, when they see your mixed metal fixtures. They probably won’t even notice.

It’s like when people ask this forum if they should buy appliances from the same manufacturer, so that the handles will match. Believe me, no one walks into a kitchen, looks around, and takes note of the handles. You purchase whichever appliance meets your budget, and performs well.

My kitchen is now 4 years old, About 2 1/2 years after install, my DH was cleaning a large pot, and knocked the spray button off the head of the faucet. One phone call to Kohler, and two days later, a new head was delivered free of charge. Top notch company.

It’s funny, now that you’ve mentioned it has a shine, I’m looking at in a different way and liking it more (I have it here at home). It’s all about perception. :-)

Maria...not the best picture, but here’s the faucet at our main sink. Click to enlarge.

And, at the prep sink...shorter, bar faucet.