The Best Finishes for Widespread Bathroom Faucets

There are a variety of options for widespread bathroom faucet finishes, but which is best for your bathroom decor and daily usage? The finish can be just as important as the type of faucet, and it can become a delightful focal point in the design. Make sure you make a choice you’ll never regret and study these available options for widespread faucet finishes.

Finishes: Pros and Cons

Brass

Antique Brass

PROS: Golden finish is classy, not flashy. Durable matte finish hides spots and fingerprints

CONS: Difficult to match with other fixtures

STYLES: Traditional

PVD Polished Brass

PROS: Durable and easier to match with other finishes. Easy to maintain

CONS: Can be more expensive

STYLES: Traditional or modern

Bronze

Oil-Rubbed Bronze

PROS: Hides water spots and fingerprints

CONS: It’s a living finish and will continuously change, not always the way you want it, Can be more expensive than chrome

STYLES: Traditional, Mediterranean, or Tuscan

Satin Bronze

PROS: Extremely durable. Easy to clean.

CONS: Can be more expensive and difficult to match with other accessories

STYLES: Traditional or Mediterranean

Copper

PROS: A visual plus for the bath or kitchen. Easy to find. Copper has antibacterial properties. Scratches that occur over time will “heal” and add to the imperfections that make copper so beautiful and unique

CONS: Requires more maintenance than chrome and can be difficult to match with other finishes

STYLES: Farmhouse or Tuscan but also fits well in traditional designs

Polished Chrome

PROS: Least expensive, durable, and easy to clean. Blends with other fixtures easily

CONS: Because it shows fingerprints and spots, must be wiped down daily

STYLES: Fits well into almost any decor

Matte Black

PROS: Adding just a matte black finish faucet can change the look of the entire bathroom. It can add a modern look without a complete bathroom update. Easy to clean and doesn’t show fingerprints or spots. The brass under the finish provides durability

CONS: Because this finish is unique, there are not as many options available as there are for chrome or brushed nickel

STYLES: Industrial, modern

Nickel

Polished Nickel

PROS: Shiny finish, durable

CONS: Can be more expensive than chrome. As with any polished finish, it will show fingerprints and water spots

STYLES: Blends well with traditional, modern, contemporary, and eclectic

Brushed Nickel

PROS: Goes with most any decor, easy to maintain as it does not show fingerprints or water spots.

CONS: Doesn’t really stand out or blend in

STYLES: Works with most styles and decors

Tips for Choosing the Right Finish

If you choose a finish that can be difficult to match, be sure to get all fixtures from the same place so you end up with a cohesive end result. Kingston Brass offers a variety of styles and finishes for widespread bathroom faucets. Take a look to get a good visual before you order.