Comments on: Is Black Still a Trendy Finish for Lights, Hardware & Plumbing Fixtures?

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:17:10 +0000

In reply to Sara. Hey Sara! It can work, as long as you have a few other black accents in the room - maybe some framed art or small decor item? Otherwise the black can look a bit foreign.

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:03:00 +0000

In reply to KylieMawdsley.

Hi! I came to ask for clarification on this same question. If my bathroom fixtures are all brushed nickel – but I’d like all my interior door hardware to be black, this works? I have 3 doors in the bathroom – one to enter from the bedroom, one from the sink area of the bathroom to the walk in closet, and one into the toilet/shower area.

By: Marcella

Marcella — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:15:31 +0000

I read this just as I was about to order all matte black finishes for my bath remodel. Honestly, it kept me up all night questioning my choices! This morning, I sent messages to a bunch of my 25 – to 35 year old friends, asking their opinion on black vs chrome. All eight of them told me they associate chrome with their grandparents homes! They also pointed out how every water spot shows up on chrome. A few sent me pics of their matte black fixtures and said they still loved them. I guess I am wondering if black is going to be timeless given the changing tastes of younger people. Two of them mentioned that the gold fixtures would definitely date but felt that black is always a good choice.

Your article definitely points to black as a trend that will fade, but is it possible that tastes are changing for good? White subway tile has stood the test of time. It is what is in my 1940s home (with black accents) and what I am putting back in there!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:55:36 +0000

In reply to Erik L. Hey Erik, thanks for your note. I reread it myself and was confused! I've fixed it so it should make more sense now ;).

By: Erik L

Erik L — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:19:25 +0000

The interior door vs secondary room vs bathroom door statement threw me a bit.

If most of the door hardware is black, is the bathroom door an exception?

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:52:57 +0000

In reply to Barbara Natale. That's funny, and a very valid comment!

By: Barbara Natale

Barbara Natale — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:09:22 +0000

So now that paint trends are leaning warmer, fixtures are leaning cooler. Is that correct?

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:40:26 +0000

In reply to Kathy. It depends on the bathroom, but chrome tends to look more timeless :)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:38:22 +0000

What are your thoughts on brushed nickel for a bathroom? Dated?

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:19:35 +0000

In reply to KylieMawdsley. Thank you for the quick response! Black was my initial thought as well :)

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:48:24 +0000

In reply to Andrea.

Wahooo, I love timely posts – it’s like the Universe was listening ;). So, without seeing your space it SOUNDS like black will be best. If you had nickel cabinet hardware, I’d say otherwise, but you know, I worry that JUST the nickel faucet will come out of nowhere (even though you have the appliances to help it out). As for the holes, I would want to blend those bad boys in for sure (but it could also make me buy another similar faucet just so I don’t have those plugs, you know? Again, without SEEING it it’s tough, but those are my first thoughts :).

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:58:52 +0000

This post came at a great time!
I have an old oil rubbed bronze faucet, I need a new kitchen faucet and trying to decide between polished nickel and black. Our cabinets are pure white SW with black hardware, lighting is black, door knobs (which you can see from the kitchen on several doors) are black. Also, black honed countertop. We have stainless steel appliances. I was thinking black but now that you mention that 80/20 rule…I’m thinking polished nickel ? One other thing I should mention is the faucet I have now has 4 holes and if I don’t find another with 4 holes then I need to put 1 or more of those caps to cover the holes on it…which leads to another question…do I match that to my black counter or to the faucet color?
Curious what your thoughts are?
Thanks!!
P.S love your posts they often make me laugh out loud!! I also chose a full house color based on your posts (agreeable gray)