DESIGN: METAL CHOICES
Let’s take a look at some of the more common choices.
MATTE BLACK is a popular new option on the market today. Matte black is taking off in home design alongside using black windows in a home. Matte black works well in eclectic style homes and modern homes and can even make a statement in the modern farmhouse design. SATIN BRONZE AND OIL FINISHES have a rich deep color and are most often seen in Mediterranean, Tuscan, and rustic-style homes. These finishes provide a more traditional look and feel. COPPER is sure to make a bold statement! It is a great metal to use in Tuscan, rustic, ranch, steampunk, and farmhouse-style homes. The shine and warmth of copper give these style homes a more earthy feel. POLISHED NICKEL is more of a baseline metal. It’s a finish anyone can feel confident working with because it works well in a long list of different style homes. Polished nickel is darker than chrome and can vary in color just by changing the lighting of a room. CHROME is very durable and easy to maintain. It is often the least expensive of all the metals used in homes. Chrome is a great metal to use in beach houses, river houses, and lake houses because it works well with houses designed around water. The clean, shiny feel of chrome ties in well with the decorating of these style homes too. BRUSHED NICKEL is durable, to say the least. It does not show fingerprints or water spots, and it works well in a long list of homes, condos, and apartments due to its durability. POLISHED BRASS AND GOLD metals are back in a big way! But you either love them or you hate them; there honestly seems to be no in-between. These work great in traditional,
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