When selecting hardware and fixtures, it's important to know which finish to choose. Just like the colour of paint or textiles, finishes play a large role in the atmosphere of a room. Before choosing the finish it's important to look at the adjoining spaces. Has a certain aesthetic already been adopted? Are there traditional lines, minimal or modern shapes, or industrial edges? All important factors to consider to ensure a cohesive beautiful space.
The below guide will assist you in picking the perfect finish for your space.
Picking Finishes
With so many finishes to choose from it can be confusing so how do you go about picking a finish? To help you decide, we suggest you start by asking yourself the following question:
Do you want to make a statement?
If you would like your hardware to make a bold impact, choose a finish that has a lot of contrast with your door colour. For example, black hardware on white doors, or satin chrome plate on timber look doors, creates a statement whilst adding a touch of sophistication and glamour. On the other hand, if you'd like your hardware to be more subtle, choose a finish that is similar in colour and shade to your doors. This will compliment the adjoining space, creating soft lines.
Is your cabinetry warm-toned or cool-toned?
Typically, warm finishes look nice near other warm colours and cool tones look nice with other cool tones. Finishes like Bright Chrome Plate and Satin Chrome Plate offer cool tones to a space, whilst Satin Nickel Plate has a warm undertone. With the increase in popularity of black hardware, due to its neutral undertone, it pairs well with nearly every finish and cabinet colour.
Mixing Finishes
We quite often get asked, "Do I have to match all the finishes in my space?" The answer is, absolutely not! Mixing finishes is a great way to add interest to spaces and can give a space a more authentic feel. However, not all finishes look pleasing together. The best way to ensure that your finishes blend nicely is to make sure all of the finishes you use have either a warm undertone or a cool undertone.
Polished Finishes
Shiny and bright, polished finishes have a highly reflective surface. These finishes add a touch of radiance to the room. Polished finishes are particularly popular in bathrooms. To avoid fingerprints a regular cleaning and maintenance program is essential.
Brushed and Satin Finishes
Traditionally, brushed finishes undergo a brushing process to soften the metal's appearance and satin finishes use an electric plating to achieve a similar effect.
These finishes do an excellent job of hiding fingerprints and watermarks making them a terrific choice for high-use hardware.
Download our Toilet Partition Hardware Finishes brochure here.
For more information on Metlam Australia's range of Toilet Partition Hardware
finishes talk to our friendly customer service team on 1300 Metlam.
