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Finishes in kitchen

ccassaday — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:26:19 GMT

I am trying to help my mom work through finishes for lighting before they start buying them. Is it ok to mix finishes? For instance the chandelier and the kitchen hardware are oil rubbed bronze. The island pendants are matte black. Would this look ok with the oil rubbed bronze. Here is a picture of the three.

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gizmogal — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:17:18 GMT

I think the bronze and the black look very fine together, in the same room. Have that look of wrought iron or blacksmithed metal. It’s not colors that have to match so much as fitting a look together without conflicts in period or theme. So brushed nickel or stainless might look pretty weird (and way too modern) with any of the matte black or bronze of the fixtures in your pictures, but the bronze and black modes you showed together in your fotos look rather appealing and consistent. You’re doing a fine job. Have confidence in your vision. Lookin’ good.

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ccassaday — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:37:56 GMT

@gizmogal wrote:
I think the bronze and the black look very fine together, in the same room. Have that look of wrought iron or blacksmithed metal. It’s not colors that havevto match so much as fitting a look together without conflicts in period or theme. So brushed nickel or stainless mignition look pretty weird (and way too modern) with matte black or bronze if the fixtures in your pictures, but the bronze and black modes you showed together in your fotos look rather appealing and consistent. You’re doing a fine job. Have confidence in your vision. Lookin’ good.

Thank you. I will pass that along. She showed my sister tonight and she thought they should be the same. So my mom was getting really confused because she really likes the pendents and nook light. She has to change the kitchen hardware to oil rubbed bronze because she accidently picked Carmel bronze. I think with the white cabinets the oil rubbed and black will pop. The island is a dark expresso stain.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:12:12 GMT

@ccassaday, just a thought about a glass fixture in the kitchen. In our last house I had two mostly glass fixtures in my kitchen. If they are anywhere near the stove, you will have to clean them all the time. That get's old fast. In our new home. We used pot lights over the counter and non glass fixtures in the ceiling. Learned my lesson the hard way! LM

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ID2 — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:23:51 GMT

We built our cottage 3 years ago and I was a stickler on having only oil rubbed bronze finish. Personally, I wouldn't mix black and oil rubbed bronze. To me it would look like a hodge podge.

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DREAMON — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:35:27 GMT

I persoanlly would match them.

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ccassaday — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:38:11 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@ccassaday, just a thought about a glass fixture in the kitchen. In our last house I had two mostly glass fixtures in my kitchen. If they are anywhere near the stove, you will have to clean them all the time. That get's old fast. In our new home. We used pot lights over the counter and non glass fixtures in the ceiling. Learned my lesson the hard way! LM

There is no glass in the pendants. The nook chandelier won't be near the stove.

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NickNack — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:25:24 GMT

I would definitely use the same finishes and would pick the oil rubbed bronze. If you use different finishes it will look like they were added at different times. I think it would be a huge mistake to use two different finishes.

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jaxs mom — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:31:37 GMT

It's personal preference. I don't like the look of everything matching and the two finishes you mentioned coordinate well IMO.

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kitty60 — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:08:25 GMT

I agree with you gizmogal. While some people like to match everything I prefer a look and don't tire of it.

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Regal Bee — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:28:55 GMT

It is okay to do anything that pleases you in your home.

A slight variation in finishes is sometimes more interesting than matching everything. It depends on what type personality you are.

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Andrewsgrandma — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 03:37:21 GMT

This is my honest opinion. As for me, I want to pick what I like in a house and furnishings. After all, I'm the one living there, right? When I choose anything for my home I never ask for other's opinions. Pick what you love. My sister is in the building process. She won't make any decisions unless a certain friend of hers gives the o.k. If you get too many opinions the decisions get cloudy and may not reflect your likes. I think homes should be individual and personal. When I shop for my home the only thing that matters is if me and my husband like it, whether it matches or not. My sister's entire home choices have been made by her friend. If it works for her, good. I guess I'm at an age where I just don't care what others think about my home. I am really am enjoying all of the pictures you are sharing. I'm excited for you. A brand new house is an exciting event.

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AuntG — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:06:47 GMT

As long as your family likes it, the finishes shouldn't matter. Some people build a house with the idea that they need to please the next buyer. If you plan to live there for twenty years, pick what you like.

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ccassaday — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:24:55 GMT

It's just you don't want something to look dumb. It's a lot of money to spend and not like the outcome. They had to go and make some changes at the cabinet place today. She is thinking of changing the hardware to gunmetal. The guy is going to call the decorator at the builder to make sure it will go ok. I think it will look great with the black pendants. She loves the pendants. So she is going to get them and then the chandelier at menards. If it doesn't look right she will return the chandelier and look for a black one.

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ccassaday — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:07:04 GMT

My moms worst fear with this house is a huge mistake. Because you are picking from a sample and putting everything together. Until it's all done your kind of just guessing what it will look like. Imagine building a brand new home and walking in and it looks hideous. Your then stuck with it.

The cabinet guy called back and he talked to the decorator at the builder. She said gunmetal kitchen hardware will look awesome. Especially with the black pendants. So now my mom will be on the search for a black chandelier instead of oil rubbed bronze.

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ptagirl — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 22:55:32 GMT

Sorry, but I think you're worrying too much.

I personally just re-did my kitchen earlier this year. I have ivory (which I painted) cabinets, rubbed bronze hardware, dark formica (black, brown, cream) countertops, ivory granite sink, chrome faucet, walnut colored flooring with black kick-plate, and dark rubbed bronze lighting, almost black.

I have oak crown trim on top of the cabinets and black accent shelves on the wall and side of the upper cabinet near the window, oak spice rack, oak towel rack and oak topped cream dresser (use for my toaster oven/utensils in drawers) ... also oak accents throughout the room.

My window and pantry door are white with white trim and in the whole room (open concept)...white subway tile for backsplash and white appliances...

I guess it sounds like nothing matches, but everything coordinates and I LOVE it ... it looks homey, not sterile.....somewhat cottage style...like my aunt had at her cottage at the lake.

I wanted something mainly functional (had my whole kitchen re-arranged. electrical and plumbing also) and non-formal where we could spend time cooking, visiting and not have to worry about somebody making a mess or having to take off their shoes....

If you don't like something, who says you can't change it eventually? ...

I , personally, have no problem with that...been there, done that...

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Andrewsgrandma — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 05:48:14 GMT

Your house is going to be beautiful. You and your folks have great taste. I visited my sisters house that is nearly complete. She was worried about her choices too. The house looks amazing. She is relieved. The thing is, if you decide you hate a light fixture or drawer hardware, you change it. It might cost a few dollars but it's an easy remedy. Don't doubt and fret over your decisions. It's gonna be o.k. Go with what you like!

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ScrapHappy — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:24:01 GMT

I moved into a new home last summer. The kitchen has oil rubbed bronze faucets and the lighting is matte black. It looks nice. My only suggestion would be not to go for dark paint colors. The previous owner painted the eat in area a dark brown it's all just too dark for me. Need to repaint. But like I said, it's nice. It's not particulary what I would of picked out for myself...I like cleaner lines and lighter colors now.

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OfCourse — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:42:27 GMT

If you have white cabinets and an espresso brown island, the black accents might be too busy. Would you be better off with a tonal deep bronze metal or something like that that will tie the island in with the rest of the room as that tonal color is repeated in the fixtures around the room? I'd get a metal that goes beautifully with the island.

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:47:35 GMT

I have this in my dining room. It is so beautiful. We have skylights and the sun shining through and lit at night is great. I never pay full price but did on this and do not regret it!

https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/indoor-lighting/chandeliers/patriot-lighting-reg-nicole-3-light-antique-brass-pendant-light/p-1455974806381-c-7493.htm?tid=-4447622461570693043&ipos=3