Can I mix chrome and polished nickel in the bathroom?

[Anonymous]

I’m redoing the primary bathroom and I’m wondering if I can have a mix of chrome and polished nickel or if that’s a decorating no-no. Sink and drawer pulls would be chrome, the light fixtures would be polished nickel, and the towel racks would be chrome. Cabinets are white, shower wall tile is white, floor tile is pale gray with white marveling, and wall color is a pale celery.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t.

[Anonymous]

Bump!

[Anonymous]

I would not mix metals. When I see it, it looks haphazard. Just pick one and go with it.

[Anonymous]

I don’t mind mixing metals but I wouldn’t go with chrome and nickel because they’re too close.

[Anonymous]

Yes. We did it for a recent remodel and you cannot tell. Nothing but compliments.

[Anonymous]

I think it's fine.

[Anonymous]

No, don’t. Chrome is cool and nickel is warm. They’re not interchangeable.

If anything maybe mix chrome with something like matte black and nickel with brass. But don’t assume you can substitute chrome for nickel and vice versa.

Just look a little more (build.com and rejuvenation.com are good places options, even Pottery Barn, Shades of Light, Lamps Plus) and you should have no trouble finding consistent finishes.

[Anonymous]

Agree with above. Just get the light fixture in chrome or black, since it sounds like everything else is.

[Anonymous]

We have mostly polished chrome (sink faucets, towel/TP holders, shower faucets, even toilet flusher) but our light fixture is brushed. I think it looks fine, but I wouldn’t take it farther than that.

[Anonymous]

Mixing chrome and stainless steel I think is considered more acceptable since the undertones are the same. Some of our appliances and other items in the home have stainless steel and chrome mixed together, if only in small touches.

[Anonymous]

No; as someone stated they have different undertones and it will look like you tried to match but couldn’t. Either do all one finish or mix two contrasting

[Anonymous]

Yes, you can mix chrome and polished nickel in the bathroom. These two finishes complement each other well and can create a visually appealing contrast. For example, you might have chrome fixtures like faucets and towel bars paired with polished nickel hardware such as drawer pulls or light fixtures. The key is to maintain a sense of balance and cohesion by incorporating both finishes strategically throughout the space. This mixing adds depth and interest to the bathroom design while allowing you to showcase your personal style with a versatile and harmonious combination of metallic tones.
Link:https://www.wowowfaucet.com/can-you-mix-chrome-and-brushed-nickel-in-a-kitchen-or-bathroom/

[Anonymous]

If it’s just the cabinet knobs you might not notice, but if you’re buying stuff new there’s no reason to do this.