A glass shower of some kind is part of most bathroom remodels or new designs today. It might be a simple fixed or hinged splash guard, a corner shower with a swinging door, a frameless slider, or even an ornate custom design. No matter which configuration and door type you pick, the enclosure will need metal components, which are typically available in various finishes. Today’s popular choices include:

• Polished Chrome
• Brushed Nickel
• Satin Brass
• Brushed Bronze
• Matte Black

While each option has its appealing traits, we’ll focus today on Satin Brass and some of the reasons it’s becoming a favorite choice.

 

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1. Give your bathroom a touch of opulence.

On the aesthetic front, you might want your new or newly renovated bathroom to have an upscale feel. Whether the bathroom is large or small, and whether the enclosure is a mini-glass room or a simple barrier for a tub/shower combo, there is one way to easily give it a hint of elegance. Choose a hardware finish in the gold family. Today, Satin Brass is the golden finish of choice. The Satin sheen is softer than that of the Polished Brass many of us remember from the 90s. However, it is still a rich and vibrant tone that makes the whole space more posh. To enhance this effect, consider a fancy door pull like this one.

 

2. Heighten the room’s color temperature for balance and/or inviting vibes.

Some colors and finishes are cool, including shades of blue and silver-based finishes. Others, like orange, red, and gold-based finishes, are warm. It is usually ideal to include both in a design scheme for balance and visual and emotional appeal. Bathrooms often have a cool feel with their white appliances and the gray color of many natural stone tiles. This can contribute to a calm, clean vibe that works well in a bathroom setting.  However, if a room is too cool it can feel sterile and cold. Satin Brass shower hardware – such as these hinges – will add little pops of warmth that keep the space welcoming.

Another design approach involves loading up on rich, warm hues. For example, some decorators create a “jewel box” effect in a powder room by painting the walls and ceiling a rich and vibrant shade. Some large bathrooms are defined by bold and colorful wall paper drenched in jewel tones. In a space like this, a Satin Brass hardware finish coordinates with and further develops the chosen décor mode by adding additional warmth and opulence.

 

3. Take advantage of the antimicrobial properties of brass.

Another little known fact is that brass has natural antimicrobial properties. Bathrooms, and the shower area in particular, include high-touch surfaces like towel bars and knobs where germs can easily accumulate. Opting for brass is one way to reduce this, which is especially appealing in a bathroom setting where cleanliness and sanitation are top considerations.

 

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Whether you choose Satin Brass or another beautiful finish, we invite you to check out the many hardware styles and finishes offered by Glass Simple. We serve homeowners by not requiring account creation or order minimums, and we serve business clients by offering reduced prices across our site for B2B account holders. Give us a call today at (571)707-7760.