Hi Houzz User, Electroplated tapwear [black] certainly is not harder to maintain versus a chrome finish. It ultimately depends on the type of finish you have selected, and the quality of tapwear. Chrome matt or brushed finish tapwear will be the easiest in terms of maintenance and cleaning, most importantly will not show finger marks. You may have the most complications with a polished finish, in any colour.

Too me it looks mismatched. But have what you love.

Hi Diana, it does get a little overwhelming doesn’t it! There are a lot of finishes and shapes in the market typically to give people options to help create a certain style for their bathroom. It might help to narrow down a style you like that will also tie in nicely with the rest of your home. In regards to which fixtures you will need, it might help to speak with a plumber to check limitations and budget considerations. In the meantime, we offer a great range of tapware in various styles and finishes that are budget friendly.

What tiles are you using? The larger tiles can make it difficult to have breaks that make sense and going to the ceiling resolves this. I have floor to ceiling tiles in a small bathroom. I still like it. In a small space it gives consistency and it’s easy to clean. Like above I have a more traditional cornice matching the old cornices throughout the house. But for my next bathroom I’ll be having less tiles and adding VJ as well which also works with the house. Pick what works for your tiles and design. And as long as you avoid the basic package builders minimal tile layout, which screams cheap, you’ll be fine.