HOW TO MIX METALS IN A BATHROOM

Why add metals in a bathroom?

I am a true believer that bathrooms can and should mix metals. In fact I think three different metals in a space helps add dimension and character to the space. All too often I  feel we’re stuck because we’ve picked one metal and think that it needs carry through the entire space. That it has to all match. Well, I am here to tell you that simply isn’t the case. At least not with us. 

how to mix metals in a bathroom

With that being said I think it is important to have some guidelines to ensure your space feels cohesive.

We’ve partnered with Delta Faucet to give you our breakdown on how to mix their metals together! 

  1. Venetain Bronze reads as a neutral. I know that is hard to believe a dark metal is a neutral, but trust me it is. 
  2. Champagne Bronze tends to draw attention to a space in a really good way.
  3. Chrome, polished nickel and stainless I personally would not pair together. However, they work well with both Champagne Bronze and Venetian Bronze.
  4. It’s ok to mix two different metals on a vanity. Your hardware can be a different metal from your faucet.
  5. Keep the shower/bath trim kit the same metal. You can change up the metal on the shower door or curtain rod…or even on the tub drain.
how to mix metals in a bathroom
how to mix metals in a bathroom

Both of our bathrooms have mixed metals. For our latest bathroom renovation we integrated Venetian Bronze, Champagne Bronze and Chrome. To create a cohesive look in this small space I went with the same collection throughout. I feel in love with the Cassidy Collection. We changed up the color for our towel bar from Champagne Bronze to Venetian Bronze.  We included chrome in our curtain rod, soap dispenser and door hardware.

how to mix metals in a bathroom


I am loving this space and all the beauty the metals help add to it. Below are links to the products (or similar) we featured in our bathroom.


Faucet 

Towel Bar

Toilet Paper Holder 

Shower and Bathtub Trim Kit

how to mix metals in a bathroom

Thank you to Delta Faucet for sponsoring this post.

Comments

  1. Michelle Jolene Avatar

    Well this is good to know because I have mixed metals in my bathroom, but not on purpose! The overhead lights came in the wrong metal and we didn’t realize until after the crew installed them. lol

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

      Yes girl all the mixed metals! We love how they add to the space.

  2. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen Avatar

    Thanks for the tips! I love how you mixed metals in your bathroom and I wanted to do just that with ours!

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

      Yes! I love hearing that. We are all about mixing the metals.

  3. Amanda Avatar

    Wow, the hardware looks great! I’m impressed with how good they look together.

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

      Thank you Amanda! We love how the metals work together.

  4. Jennifer Avatar

    I never thought about mixing metals in a bathroom but I love this look!!!!!!!

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

      Thank you! We love how they add so much to a space.

  5. Judith Avatar

    I love these faucets. the champagne bronze color is so beautiful.

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

      I am so with you on that!

      1. GMD Avatar
        GMD

        Hi, can I mix a champagne bronze faucet, towel bar and tp holder with plain bronze accessories like the soap dispenser, apothecary set (just the lids are bronze), plug covers and waste basket? Will that look okay?

        1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

          Without actually seeing your choices this is so hard! In my head I think it will all work. I like to do one main metal and two accent metals.

  6. Jo Gohr Avatar
    Jo Gohr

    Our master walk-in shower has oil rubbed bronze fixtures. I was thinking of using champagne bronze faucets, vanity hardware, and maybe light fixtures to brighten a dark vanity and light quartz top. Do you think this combination would work?

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar

      I absolutely think this will work together. My rule of thumb is to have one dominate metal and then two completing metals. I love the ude of lighter quartz with the darker vanity! That is exactly what we are about to show you in our kitchen!

      xo

      danielle

  7. Tricia Avatar
    Tricia

    Thank you for these tips. I LOVE Delta’s Champagne Bronze color, and just used it again in a shower remodel, but slightly panicked when I realized that the glass wall and shower door hardware won’t match. I think you’re right, nickel could look really nice 🙂

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar
      Danielle Gutelli

      Yay!!! This makes us so happy.

  8. Kathy Rush Avatar
    Kathy Rush

    Oriental bronze pulls were installed on my new cabinets. I have brushed nickel light fixtures over the island. What do you recommend for the kitchen sink?

    1. Danielle Gutelli Avatar
      Danielle Gutelli

      Hi Kathy, You can go either direction for your sink. I would lean towards Bronze to pull in the cabinet hardware

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