Comparing Types of Metal Finish for Your Home

Brushed Nickel:

• Antique or handcrafted look
• Tones from golden to nearly white
• Complements warm colors, earth tones, stone and tile
• Hides water spots and grime well

Faucets: $100 - $300
Hardware: $4 - $12

Brushed nickel is best for:

• Rooms with a warm color scheme
• Traditional, Tuscan or French Country-style homes
• Kitchens with stone, granite or slate counters
• Remodels with a mid-range budget

Chrome:

• Modern or industrial look
• Shiny, sometimes blueish, tone
• Complements cool colors
• Resists rust and corrosion

Faucets: $50 - $200
Hardware: $5 - $15

Chrome is best for:

• Rooms with a cool color scheme
• Modern, Industrial or Farmhouse-style homes
• All-white bathrooms or kitchens
• Remodels on a tighter budget

Stainless Steel:

• Sophisticated look
• Shiny with a faintly blue tone
• Fits seamlessly with most modern appliances
• Extremely rust- and corrosion-resistant

Faucets: $150 - $400
Hardware: $8 - $16

Stainless steel is best for:

• Kitchens with updated appliances
• Rooms with sleek lines and no texture on walls or counters
• Homeowners who want the shape of fixtures to take center stage
• Remodels with a high-end budget