I think the biggest decision is the sink and faucet color.
Can i use a bronze faucet with grey granite sink.
If your sink will be white or granite composite an orb faucet would be beautiful with orb cabinet hardware.
Can the hardware on my cabinets still be dark.
The new bronze finish is also very popular he says.
On the downside though the color can limit the number of faucet choices.
The finish can range from a chocolate brown to gray green and often includes copper tones with a light and dark appearance.
I wanted to do a brushed stainless steel apron farmhouse sink to tie in the stainless steel appliances so i assumed i should have a brushed stainless steel faucet.
If you choose a stainless sink i prefer a brushed nickel faucet but you could still do orb cabinet hardware and lighting.
Similarly if you choose a granite countertop with flecks of bronze or black you may want to choose a faucet that plays up those colors with a venetian or oil rubbed bronze finish.
Although some options may be out there are still plenty of finishes that look great with stainless steel.
Brass works well for a low use area but in a high use area like a kitchen i d rather use chrome polished nickel brushed nickel or pewter.
Before making the final decision isley suggests a trip to the local plumbing showroom to get a feel for how a sink and faucet will function.
Rather than polished nickel satin chrome or stainless steel using oil rubbed bronze fixtures either alone or mixed with other metal finishes allows you to create a layered polished contrast to your rooms p.