polish chrome tap ware what door handles?

6 years ago

Do I go polished chrome door handles if I have polished chrome tap ware?
Or satin is fine?

Plus polish chrome mirror and sliding doors in the bedrooms.

Thanks

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oklouise

6 years ago

now that's a question for someone with more up to date tastes than me as, although i do like the look of the black handles i prefer to keep the necessary fixtures simple and consistent throughout the house and add decoration with things that can be changed like artwork, paint and plants

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oklouise
6 years ago
it's seems like such a big decision but as soon as you settle for one choice you discover so many alternatives and there are some places like "metal" trim on some appliances, sinks, light fittings, towel rails etc etc where you may not have a choice of a suitable style that you like...personally i prefer the mix of stain and shiny and i suggest that you choose taps and door handles that you like and are comfortable to use
Jo Louise
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6 years ago
I was hoping you would reply oklouise :)

I don't love the shinnnyness of the chrome door handles tbh

I was evening thinking of going black handles as my window frames r black.

But my front door is black and I'll be going chrome here with the handle so and there is another door right next to it which will need a door handle.
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oklouise
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
we've always used satin with rounded handles and the satin doesn't get grotty fingerprints and looks cleaner...remember the shiny chrome needs a regular polish to look it's best and don't forget you also need to consider fly/security screen doors
Jo Louise
Original Author
6 years ago
Okay so would u do black handles with polished chrome bathroom fittings or that a no deal?
Jo Louise
Original Author
6 years ago
Ur a thinking I like it! And the black is double the price
Thank you as always for ur help
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Paul Di Stefano Design
6 years ago
There's really no "rules" with this stuff but if you go black I'd probably pull the black all though for best result & consistency. The chrome & satin can work fine together. Black is in at the moment, depends upon the style of your project. Trends come and go remember.
bigreader
6 years ago
A house I renovated in 2001 is on the market, so I had a sticky beak. The plain white satin bathroom, wardrobes, simple tiles, cabinetry and kitchen all with classic styled taps in a satin finish have held up incredibly well. The Agent was surprised when I told him how old the fittings were. The house was 1950s so classic matched the house. So while there was no wow factor (except for beautiful built ins in the WIR) classic can have lasting charm. But I always say, have what you love.
annb1997
6 years ago
We always choose rounded satin chrome handles for fingerprint reason and because they feel better to handle.

Bigreader, how nice you could revisit your old home! Good to know quality lasts so long.

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