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Post by katlady on Mar 23, 2023 18:07:45 GMT
If you were to redo the trim in your home (handles, light sconces, mirror frames, faucets, etc), which color or metal would you choose? I know gold is popular, but I prefer a silver color. I would choose a stainless silver or a platinum finish. But not chrome, I don’t like the shine. I also starting to like black finishes.
ETA - I meant to add other, but I accidentally posted too soon.
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 23, 2023 18:34:35 GMT
I will always dislike gold as a finish. Saw to much of it in homes from the 80s and didn't like it then. Blech. Black would be a contender but I think it might show lots of water stains. A friend of mine has a black water faucet and it has some weird discoloration, especially a greenish color. Isn't chrome similar to silver? So I would go with either of those.. Bronze I like but not sure of the upkeep.
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Post by scrapngranny on Mar 23, 2023 18:45:23 GMT
I like black, but it has to fit the house. I would always choose silver, because it doesn’t go out of style like all the other metals do. It’s like when the bowl bathroom sinks were so popular, now you never see them. I try to go as neutral as possible on the main items and change up the decor items as trends change.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 23, 2023 18:52:53 GMT
Brushed nickel, which wasn’t on the list.
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Post by mikewozowski on Mar 23, 2023 19:00:47 GMT
mine is all black
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Post by Ryann on Mar 23, 2023 19:03:57 GMT
I chose silver, but would go with brushed nickel.
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Post by FurryP on Mar 23, 2023 19:06:15 GMT
I vote for not on the list brushed nickel also.
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Post by myshelly on Mar 23, 2023 19:09:23 GMT
I would have called those fixtures, not trim.
Trim is like the baseboards and wainscoting. Faucets and handles and lights are fixtures.
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Post by busy on Mar 23, 2023 19:12:08 GMT
We have a mix of matte black and matte brass. As a general rule, I don’t like shiny finishes.
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Post by compeateropeator on Mar 23, 2023 19:20:41 GMT
I picked silver but am another that doesn’t really like shiny finishes…so a brushed nickel or some type of matte silver is my preference.
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Post by katlady on Mar 23, 2023 20:16:22 GMT
Isn't chrome similar to silver? Usually if I hear/see "chrome" I think shiny. I don't like the shiny silver. I think there is matte chrome though. |
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Post by katlady on Mar 23, 2023 20:17:52 GMT
I am surprised no one picked gold so far. I always thought that was a "classic" choice.
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 23, 2023 20:42:11 GMT
I am surprised no one picked gold so far. I always thought that was a "classic" choice. Every time I see gold, I just think dated. Not sure why... silver to me is classic.. but that is just me. |
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Post by mom on Mar 23, 2023 20:54:33 GMT
Brushed nickel for me or black matte are my favorites, but I recently helped a homeowner update their kitchen and they used brushed champaign fixtures and it was so pretty.
Gold is coming back --- all of the brushed metallics are. But if they are not done well, then they just look old.
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Post by busy on Mar 23, 2023 20:58:22 GMT
I am surprised no one picked gold so far. I always thought that was a "classic" choice. We have matte brass (mixed with matte black) and I love it - but "gold" makes me think of gross '80s shiny brass, so I didn't pick it. |
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Post by lisae on Mar 23, 2023 22:03:52 GMT
I was delighted when I found gold back in style a couple of years ago when we did a refresh. It's a more brushed gold than the brass shade we had originally but that looks even better.
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Post by ntsf on Mar 23, 2023 22:20:31 GMT
brushed nickel or black. no gold
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 23, 2023 22:23:56 GMT
Another vote for brushed nickel.
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 23, 2023 22:41:09 GMT
I am surprised no one picked gold so far. I always thought that was a "classic" choice. Every time I see gold, I just think dated. Not sure why... silver to me is classic.. but that is just me. Gold makes me think of Versailles. Like a lot of gold. I don't really like gold or silver for a choice. I prefer bronze (oiled, brushed etc). I can appreciate any room that is put together well though. I see lots of gold or silver on HGTV homes and they all look beautiful. |
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 23, 2023 22:44:53 GMT
I am no decorating expert, but I love chrome or silver in a bathroom. I have oil rubbed bronze light fixtures in the main areas of my house. It's probably considered out of date now. It's an improvement from the brass fixtures of the late 90's.  |
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Post by seaexplore on Mar 23, 2023 22:45:42 GMT
Mine are brushed nickel thru the whole house.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 24, 2023 0:25:31 GMT
I am surprised no one picked gold so far. I always thought that was a "classic" choice. Every time I see gold, I just think dated. Not sure why... silver to me is classic.. but that is just me. Every time I see gold I think Trump. No thanks LOL. |
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Post by lesley on Mar 24, 2023 1:02:26 GMT
Pewter. 😊
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 24, 2023 1:22:51 GMT
so a brushed nickel or some type of matte silver is my preference.  |
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Post by Gennifer on Mar 24, 2023 14:21:15 GMT
We have a mix of matte black and matte brass. This, but I do also throw in an occasional polished nickel. I’m a fan of mixed metals. |
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Post by buddysmom on Mar 24, 2023 15:07:18 GMT
Our house was built in 1988 and had a lot of shiny gold fixtures that I really liked at the time but of course they went out of style and I hated them.
So over the years with remodeling, etc we updated to brushed nickel.
Then I got bored with that and the brushed brass/gold is back.
So what I've done is change some of the cabinet handles to brushed gold--they are easy to change. Faucets are brushed nickel and one is chrome (mistake-shows water spots, etc). My newer brushed nickel faucets are spot-resistant which are nice.
And I just changed out my boring kitchen brushed nickel handles (the bar handles that "everyone" has) to a chunky black matte handle. It really makes them stand out.
Don't be afraid to mix metals-much better than having them all the same.
If you are going with a "trend" that might not last, make sure it is easy to change (such as cabinet handles vs hanging light fixtures, etc)
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Post by Merge on Mar 24, 2023 15:37:21 GMT
Current house is a mixture of brushed nickel and matte black. The brushed nickel was there when we moved in. I'd love to play around with some brushed or matte gold tones.
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Post by busy on Mar 24, 2023 15:53:21 GMT
We have a mix of matte black and matte brass. This, but I do also throw in an occasional polished nickel. I’m a fan of mixed metals. I like mixed metals too but am not a good enough housekeeper to ensure I keep shiny surfaces fingerprint-free  |
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Post by chaosisapony on Mar 24, 2023 16:15:06 GMT
I still like brushed nickel that was popular for a while there. My second choice would be black. I do not like gold or bronze finishes.
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Post by amom23 on Mar 24, 2023 18:41:29 GMT
In our house the fixtures are all rubbed bronze. They look great and fit the house, but I like black too.
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