While you might be focused on which type of glass to use for your shower enclosure, the hardware finish you pick is just as crucial to defining its overall style. Each component of a glass shower enclosure contributes something to its fashion and functionality. Today, you can choose from among trending and classic finish options as you design an up-to-date shower area.

 

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The Classic Shower Hardware Finishes

Chrome is a shiny, silvery finish. This tone has been a standard choice for bathroom hardware for years, and it will likely never go entirely out of style. If you want a traditional look that adds sparkle to the space and will wear well stylistically over time, chrome is a nice option. It pairs especially well with sleek modern fixtures like this towel bar pull combo .

Also, in the silver family, brushed nickel is a tried and true finish. The brushed quality of this finish allows it to camouflage water spots and fingerprints better than chrome. Like all silvery finishes, brushed nickel cools the room’s color temperature, which can be nice for creating a calm, fresh feel in the bathroom. A brushed nickel finish looks amazing on lots of shower hardware, including square edge hinges like this.

 

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The Matte Black Trend

For a few years now, we’ve been seeing matte black hardware everywhere. Often paired with clear glass, matte black metal components are seen on everything from shower doors to wine cellars to room dividers. One nice thing about matte black is that it is a neutral tone. This means it works with pretty much any color scheme and can be used alongside metals in gold or silver hues. Matte black shower hardware like this ladder handle is an excellent choice for bathroom styles such as:

modern farmhouse

Japandi

modern organic

quiet luxury

vintage

Since it offers such a classic look, matte black hardware is in some ways both a trending choice and a traditional option.

 

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The Resurgence of Gold Based Tones

In decades past, polished brass enjoyed a wave of popularity as the finish of choice for bathroom hardware, door knobs, and the like. Then, brass and other gold-based tones faded from popularity. They are now returning to favor, but with a warmer glow. Rather than polished brass, many homeowners and designers are choosing satin brass or brushed bronze.

Satin brass brings a splash of opulence to a bathroom and shower area without being as glitzy as the polished brass of old. Its softer sheen is sophisticated and elegant. Brushed bronze is even softer and warmer. This finish is lovely in a quiet luxury bathroom or when you are trying to keep a minimalist bathroom from feeling cold or stark. Brass and bronze are suitable for many styles of shower hardware and really shine on a fancy pull handle like this one.

 

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Glass Simple carries glass shower hardware products in the finishes we’ve discussed and others. We invite you to browse our selection of Glass Simple, FHC, and Portals brand products. Call our Manassas Park, VA shop with any questions or to set up a B2B account and unlock discounted prices across our site – (571)707-7760!