Metals in the gold family are rising in popularity, and brushed bronze is the up and coming finish of choice in some parts of the country. We’ll take a look at several options for bringing this luxurious, warm tone to your bathroom and thus elevating its style and visual appeal. Many of the glass shower hardware products available on the Glass Simple site are offered in this finish – see example here. While in the same family of hues as brass and gold, bronze offers a deeper, richer tone. The brushed quality of the finish keeps it warm and subtle rather than overly shiny and reminiscent of bygone trends.

1. Choose this finish when you remodel your bathroom.

If you’re doing a bathroom renovation, consider choosing brushed bronze for the glass shower hardware and other metal components. Any fixture, whether it be a simple clear glass shower enclosure or a standard vanity top with sink inclusion, will look more opulent when adorned with bronze hardware. As you plan your renovation, make sure that your desired items are available in your desired finish:

If you’re having trouble finding everything in brushed bronze, you might be able to find something close enough to do the trick. However, you will need to do your research and compare the actual colors of the actual products. Keep these tips in mind:

2. Introduce brushed bronze to give your bathroom the mixed metals aesthetic.

Many designers now use two or three metallics within one room, and this trend seems to be catching on with homeowners. For example, if you love matte black but have hard water, you may be concerned about how quickly the dark hardware will show spots. In a case like this, a brushed finish is better for the hardware inside the shower stall, but matte black can be used elsewhere, like on the light fixture, door knob, and soap dispenser. Others will choose to blend metal finishes for purely aesthetic reasons, choosing two very different tones that complement each other and provide a pleasant contrast. If your bathroom hardware is black or in the silver family, you could replace some fixtures with brushed bronze ones. On your shower, for example, pull handles and towel bars can be replaced under the following conditions:

3. Add one statement piece that features brushed bronze.

If you’re not ready to make a significant change to the hardware finishes in your bathroom, you can still benefit from the warmth and luxury of brushed bronze. Add just one piece that highlights this lovely hue. Examples include:

Given today’s preference for eclectic and collected-over-time looks, adding a focal point with brushed bronze is acceptable even if other metals predominate in the bathroom.

Whether you want to jump on board the brushed bronze train or need other frameless glass shower hardware and accessories, we invite you to browse the Glass Simple website. Everything that appears is in stock and ready to be delivered or prepped for pickup by local clients. Call our Manassas Park team at (571)707-7760.