We installed it and it looked so shiny and new.
I have oil rubbered door handle mix medal.
If you mix maybe try a mix with some of the new antique brushed brass.
Are your lamps silver color or bronze.
When we installed our patio door a few years ago we also purchased this oil rubbed bronze hardware set to go with it.
Choose mostly oil rubbed bronze for major light fixtures and door hardware and you won t be sorry.
If they are oil rubbed bronze the answer is yes you can do a faucet in oil rubbed bronze.
Don t forget to make sure your exterior hardware complements the rest of the house.
Between the door handle knocker mail slot and light fixture you have some great opportunities to make your house stand out from the crowd.
Mixing finishes on a home s façade can look great and add instant curb appeal.
One side says keep color the same in same areas the other says it s okay to mix and match.
What color are they.
Not only is it exposed to the elements whereas our front door handle is protected by our storm door but i also dripped tsp on it a while back when cleaning.
How about the cabinet pulls.
Oil rubbed bronze is one of the most popular door hardware finishes on the market.
We are going with all oil rubbed bronze door knobs and hinges when we change those out but definitely mixing in some other finishes as well.
Mixing finishes that don t work.
Hi mary ann i think that would all be perfectly fine to mix.
Oil rubbed bronze makes a statement.
We have installed oil rubbed bronze ceiling lights but i m in a quandary about door hardware.
I m doing a complete makeover and have picked out a must have statement piece such as a lighting fixture door hardware or cabinet pulls.
For example schlage offers an aged bronze finish which is very similar to the kwikset venetian bronze.
When mixing metals it s best to start with the pieces you can t live without or the ones you have to live with as a guide for the rest of the hardware in the room.
Of course in the bathrooms where your fixtures are more likely to be nickel feel free to go for nickel light fixtures and accessories.
We have a mix in our current home of stainless and antique brass and bronze so to me it makes a home interesting to mix the metals.
Then comes the fun part.
For example if you have brushed nickel door handles throughout your home adding an oil rubbed bronze fixture or faucet really makes an impact.
We have several similar finishes classed in this same category because they are similar in color hue but they may vary from brand to brand.
Door handles throughout are chrome kitchen cabinets pulls are aged brass stainless appliances a copper sink oil rubbed bronze faucet all bathrooms are decked out in gold and laundry and mud room have a dark silver metal.
Should i go orb for door handles hinges stops or can i go with my wife s preference of brushed nickel.