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Mixed metals in bathroom

Kristie Cogdell

8 months ago

Hello everyone, I could use your advice on the pictures below. I am trying to mix Chrome and black but the vanity with the light and mirror just doesn't seem to look right to me. I tried to incorporate the black mirror and chrome fixtures with the chrome and black vanity pulls. I'm not sure whether it's the round mirror or the light that is throwing me off, but I would appreciate any feedback you can provide!

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Kristie Cogdell
Original Author

8 months ago

Thank you all, these comments make a lot of sense. I appreciate your expertise.

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jck910
8 months ago
I think it looks great. I have all chrome fixtures except the mirror and door knobs are ORB. I like it
Kristie Cogdell
Original Author
8 months ago
Thank you jck910. Appreciate the quick response!
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RL Relocation LLC
8 months ago
The proportion of the light vs the mirror and vanity is a bit off IMO. The mirror seems very small and the light seems very large. I think that is more of what might be giving you balance issues over the black and silver combo.
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Focal Point Hardware
8 months ago
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?
elcieg
8 months ago
Chrome framed mirror would be a better choice.

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