Modern Brushed Gold Finishes for Your 2021 Kitchen & Bath

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Modern Brushed Gold Finishes for Your 2021 Kitchen & Bath

Modern Brushed Gold Finishes for Your 2019 2021 Kitchen & Bath!

***Originally published January, 2019. Article updated March, 2021

If you wait long enough, everything comes back in style! Gold fixtures are the latest trend in luxury bathrooms and kitchens, but with a modern twist. No longer are we stuck with the boring, old polished brass! The jewel of yesteryear no longer shines as bright, and this finish from the past has now been updated with more designer and decorative shades and textures, each with their own descriptive name. We see new fixtures in finishes like Champagne Bronze, Brushed Gold, and Satin Bronze popping up from all of the top manufacturers these days! Champagne bronze and Brushed Gold fixtures are ushering in a new "Golden Age" in home decor.

In the image of the beautiful modern bathroom above, you really get a sense of just how amazing new Champagne Bronze finish fixtures can look! From the freestanding tub faucet, to the full custom shower system, to the single hole sink faucet, this room offers a tasteful design aesthetic with a super contemporary feel. Along with a huge soaking tub, a giant ceiling skylight, and a beautiful natural stone wall with fireplace, who would ever want to leave!? Serene luxury saturates every part of this design.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Gold Finish Fixtures

What is Modern Gold?

Modern Gold is a new category of Gold finishes for faucets and fixtures in the home. These finishes vary in look, from matte to highly polished, and go by many names. Some of the most popular manufacturer names for these new Modern Gold finishes include Delta's Champagne Bronze, Moen's Brushed Gold, and Kohler's Brushed Gold.

What is the difference between Brushed Gold and Polished Brass?

Brushed Gold offers a modern take on traditional bright brass with a sophisticated matte and brushed-over look. Polished Brass is highly polished with a reflective and yellow gold appearance. In recent years, various brushed gold finishes have increased in popularity for modern and contemporary home design. Polished brass on the other hand has become more of a niche finish, and is less popular than in times past. Polished Brass has even been discontinued by many large manufacturers, whereas brushed gold finishes like Champagne Bronze have been heavily marketed and promoted. This represents a noticeable shift in the market.

What is the difference between Champagne Bronze and Brushed Gold?

Delta's Champagne Bronze is a muted matte Gold finish with a brushed-over look. Brushed Gold has a similar brushed appearance, but with a slight shimmering effect that mimics the classic Brass finish of traditional home design. What different manufacturers refer to as "brushed gold" varies from company to company. Both Champagne Bronze and Brushed Gold finishes differ significantly from Polished Brass finish, which is more mirrored and very shiny.

How do you clean Modern Gold Finishes?

Modern Gold finishes are incredibly easy to keep clean. The innate shine of Gold finishes, including brushed or matte finished Golds, keeps these finishes natural spot resistant. For daily maintenance, it is recommended to wipe the faucet with a soft cloth after each use to prevent mineral buildup. A warm water and soap solution is recommended for more in depth cleaning. Metal polish may be used to increase the shine of the fixture, but be sure to follow all specific manufacturer directions.

Should the bathroom faucet match the cabinet hardware?

For manufacturer exclusive finishes like Delta's Champagne Bronze, it may be difficult to seamlessly match the faucet finish with the cabinet hardware. In these instances, we recommend a mixed metals design where suitable in the space. Where possible, matching the modern Gold faucet with the cabinet hardware will give the space a cohesive feel. Often cabinet hardware is used to complement the faucets and other fixtures. For example, matte black and brushed gold are a common pair that look great together!

What style of home design is best for modern gold finishes?

Because of the many different shades these new brushed Gold finishes are available in, you are sure to find a Gold finish that is perfectly suited for your modern, contemporary, or rustic home design! Also, the design style is conveyed by more than just the finish. For example, the Delta Trinsic Collection has a more minimalist styling that works great for modern installations. The Delta Cassidy Collection has additional detailing, which makes it more suited to traditional styling. Both collections are available in Champagne Bronze finish proving this color is extremely versatile when it comes to the many styles of home design.

Does gold work in a mixed metals home design?

Not all Gold finishes work well in a mixed metals home design. It really depends on the specific type of gold finish. There are definitely some brushed gold finishes that can look amazing as part of a mixed metals design! We recommend Delta's Champagne Bronze for a mixed metals design as the slightly muted tone pairs well with other Delta finishes such as Stainless Steel and Matte Black. See some of our favorite mixed metals designs below!

Champagne Bronze is In, Polished Brass is Out!

Compare the modern bathroom above with new Champagne Bronze finish fixtures to the polished brass fixtures used in the bathroom below. The difference is striking.

Old Fashioned Polished Brass Gold Bathroom

The old fashioned polished brass fixtures overwhelm the room and are almost abrasive to the eye. It feels like you've entered a time warp to a 1980's Las Vegas suite or an oil baron's palace. In fact, this image is a bathroom in a £300million super-mansion being sold by a Saudi prince in London. Sure, it looks opulent, but is it tasteful? Words like gaudy and ostentatious come to mind. The polished brass in this image really overtakes the room...and not in a good way. The modern Brushed Gold finishes show that designers and manufacturers have really come a long way!

Modern Champagne Bronze and Brushed Gold Finishes

Older Polished Brass finishes are typically found only in more traditional designs. The newer gold finishes, like Champagne Bronze and Brushed Gold, are made to be more versatile. Designers use these new Brushed Gold finishes to create modern contemporary rooms as well as to recreate an updated version of a classic traditional style. The updated gold bathroom and kitchen finishes are even versatile enough to be used alongside different metal finishes! We often see designers pair finishes like Champagne Bronze and Matte Black in the same space to create an eclectic modern design.

We’ve written this article to highlight our top choices for incorporating this hot trend into your bathroom and kitchen design in 2021. We will discuss the different words manufacturers are using to describe their gold finishes, and help you decide which finish will be best for your space! This article features many amazing images of bathroom and kitchens that utilize Brushed Gold and Champagne Bronze fixtures to stunning effect.

The difference between Modern Gold finishes and Polished Brass

To get a better idea of how modern gold finishes compare to both each other and to polished brass, here's a side by side look at a few similar bathroom sink faucets. These images help to highlight the difference between the finishes made by different manufacturers. Typically, as with most designer finishes, you should try to stick with one brand as much as possible if you want things to match perfectly. However, as mentioned before, modern golds do work well when paired with other finishes like matte black so that's something to consider.

Delta Cassidy Collection Champagne Bronze Traditional Low Spout Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucet Includes Two Lever Handles and Drain D1799V
  • Delta Cassidy Champagne Bronze Low Spout Widespread Bathroom Sink Faucet D1799V
  • Manufacturer: Delta
  • Collection: Cassidy
  • Finish: Champagne Bronze
  • Installation: Bathroom Sink Widespread
  • The color is a muted, smooth, matte Brushed Gold
  • Spot resistant finish is easy to keep clean
  • Delta Faucet calls Champagne bronze a Trending Finish
  • Delta's lifetime warranty maintains the quality of the finish
  • Champagne Bronze has a warm and radiant feeling that fits well in modern designs
Moen Voss Brushed Gold Two-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet
  • Moen Voss Brushed Gold Two-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet
  • Manufacturer: Moen
  • Collection: Voss
  • Finish: Brushed Gold
  • Installation: Bathroom Sink Widespread
  • The color offers a modern take on bright brass with a sophisticated Brushed Gold tone
  • Limited lifetime warranty for finish maintenance
  • A very classic, true gold finish with an ageless fashion forward appeal great for transitional designs
Kingston Polished Brass 4-inch to 8-inch Mini Widespread Bathroom Faucet KB912AL
  • Kingston Polished Brass 4-inch to 8-inch Mini Widespread Bathroom Faucet KB912AL
  • Manufacturer: Kingston Brass
  • Collection: English Country
  • Finish: Polished Brass
  • Installation: Bathroom Sink Widespread
  • The color is a bright "polished" brass with a reflective surface. It has a shiny, yellow gold appearance
  • A high-quality version of Polished Brass resists fading and tarnishing
  • Polished brass works best with very traditional decor and provides an opulent Victorian feel

Modern Brushed Gold Matte Finishes

Gold Bathroom Sink Faucet with Black Countertop

Image source lindyegalloway.com

I used to avoid the gold spectrum when choosing fixtures and accessories for around the home because when I thought of gold, I always pictured the outdated shiny polished brass. That was before I discovered the many different new gold finishes that are now on the market! A modern gold finish faucet adds a touch of luxury to almost any bathroom design. My favorite gold bathroom faucet finish is Champagne Bronze by Delta Faucets. The matte finish of Champagne Bronze looks modern, and is more spot resistant than other shiny finishes. This finish complements nearly any bathroom color scheme. You are more likely to see this finish in higher end bathroom designs.

If you are looking for another modern gold design option, a Brushed Gold bathroom sink faucet may be the choice for you. Brushed Gold, like the Moen Brushed Gold bath faucet pictured above, is a slightly softer and more muted tone that still hints at a traditional gold finish. Nothing feels more luxurious than a Brushed Gold bath faucet with a white marble countertop. But if you really want to get creative, maybe even consider pairing it with a black counter!

A History of Gold and Brass Finishes

Polished Brass Bronze Disease

Polished Brass was a created as a premium finish and was much more expensive than other finishes. Originally it was brass metal, literally polished to make it shine. As a living finish, Polished Brass would age and was prone to getting what is known as bronze disease. This occurs when chlorides come in contact with bronze or brass finished fixtures, resulting in green fuzzy looking spots throughout the fixture. If left untreated, the entire fixture could be taken over. This bronze disease could be stopped however, but it required the fairly labor intensive task of cleaning and re-polishing the fixture often. Up until the late 80's polished brass was a premium finish which required significant upkeep.

More recently, newer finishing techniques like Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) have been developed and have largely replaced the old methods. The new techniques coat the fixture in a way that protects it from corrosion. They also dramatically increase the life and durability of the finish itself. With these techniques, manufacturers have been able to create new finishes, like Antique Brass, or Oil Rubbed Bronze which replicate the look of aged Polished Brass, but without the risk of serious corrosion damage. PVD coating also allows polished brass fixtures to maintain their bright shiny appearance without any special upkeep.

Using modern finishing techniques, manufacturers like Delta Faucet are now able to offer a lifetime warranty on not only the operation of their fixtures, but also on the finish! This makes Delta one of the best manufacturers of gold and Champagne Bronze plumbing fixtures.

Brushed Gold Bathroom Fixtures & Accessories

Champagne Bronze Wall Mount Faucet and White Sink

Image source linneacarmen.com

The gold finish wall mount sink faucet is the star of this bathroom but the Brushed Gold bathroom accessories add little touches of luxury throughout the space. Whether you install gold bathroom faucets, or decide to go with a different finish, Brushed Gold accessories complement nearly any bathroom fixture. In this room you can see how beautifully different colors and textures can work with gold fixtures. The gold colored faucet, the Brushed Gold mirror, and the gold glass bathroom shelves look great with the black power outlets, the pewter teardrop cabinet handles, and the black bathroom vanity cabinet. This is a fantastic example of how great gold and black look together in the same space. I personally love the black and gold fixture combination in a smaller bathroom space. The combination of black cabinets and gold bathroom fixtures in a mostly white bathroom opens up the space and adds a subtle upscale feel.

Delta Trinsic Collection Champagne Bronze Bathroom Fixtures

When shopping for Brushed Gold fixtures for your bathroom take a look at what Delta has to offer! Not only do all their products come with a lifetime warranty on both parts and finish, the Delta Trinsic Collection offers a comprehensive set of Champagne Bronze finish products perfect for creating the luxury master bathroom design of your dreams.

The Finishing Touches

A bathroom design is not complete without matching accessories. Let's say you decided to go with the Delta Trinsic Champagne Bronze plumbing fixtures above, now you need to outfit the rest of the room with the proper accessories to make it truly functional. This Champagne Bronze toilet paper holder and towel bar would look great mounted on a light grey or white wall for a modern look. Unlike the outdated Polished Brass bathroom fixture accessories, these new gold finishes are soft on the eye so it is easier to install many accessory pieces throughout the room while still maintaining visual appeal.

Delta offers a full suite of Champagne Bronze Bathroom Accessories. Check out their toilet tank levers, hand towel rings, double towel bars, single towel bars, toilet paper holders, robe hooks, and more! Finish off your bathroom design with these great looking, function fixtures!

Delta Trinsic Collection Champagne Bronze Finish Modern Universal Mount Toilet Tank Flush Handle Lever D75960CZ
Delta Trinsic Modern Champagne Bronze Hand Towel Ring 590186
Delta Trinsic Modern 24 inch Champagne Bronze Double Towel Bar 638754
Delta Trinsic Modern 24 inch Champagne Bronze Single Towel Bar 590178
Delta Trinsic Champagne Bronze Modern Single Post Toilet Paper Holder 590190
Delta Trinsic Champagne Bronze Modern Single Robe Hook 590182

Champagne Bronze Finish Custom Shower Systems

Delta Trinsic Champagne Bronze Shower System with Dual Thermostatic Control Handle, Diverter, Showerhead, and Hand Shower SS17T2592CZ3

If you want something really special for your master bathroom, consider a Full Custom Champagne Bronze Shower System. Champagne Bronze is by far my favorite gold finish. This Delta Champagne Bronze shower system offers a rich luxurious appeal. Here we see Delta's Champagne Bronze finish used in a modern setting, but these gold shower fixtures are versatile enough to also look great in a contemporary or minimalist design too. The Delta Trinsic Champagne Bronze Shower System with Dual Thermostatic Control Handle, Diverter, Showerhead, and Hand Shower SS17T2592CZ3 featured comes with a 3-setting diverter which allows you to turn on the hand shower only, the showerhead only, or both at the same time! Champagne Bronze is a great finish for a shower system because it is more spot resistant than other popular finishes. Delta also offers a lifetime warranty on all of their fixtures which applies to both the product function and finish. This means you can always be sure of the quality. Splurge a little on your master bathroom and order an amazing Brushed Gold or Champagne Bronze custom shower system!

Bathroom Light Fixtures

Gold Bathroom Light Fixtures with Freestanding Tub

Find this tub here: 72" Large Cast Iron White Double Slipper Pedestal Freestanding Bathtub

This bathroom design seamlessly incorporates multiple fixture finishes to create a somewhat eclectic luxury bathroom design. Gold bathroom light fixtures of different types like this give your space an upscale feeling without committing to a specific design style. Like the picture above, modern gold finishes like Satin Brass or Champagne bronze can be used seamlessly with other finishes like Chrome Faucets and Matte Black door handles. Notice also how well the gold wall light fixtures look on the light gray-beige walls!

Brushed Gold and Black Wall Light Fixture

See this light fixture here: Young House Love Bubble Vanity Light

The right light fixture can really complete a room. I mentioned earlier how well black and gold bathroom fixtures go together. Take a look at this unique bathroom wall light fixture which combines the Brushed Gold and black in perfect harmony. This fixture looks extremely sharp against a white tiled wall. Design is where function and style meet and this light fixture truly exemplifies this idea. The newer gold spectrum finishes, like Brushed Gold, are much more versatile than the outdated Polished Brass finish and match well with other colors like matte black.

Brushed Gold and Matte Black finish Bathroom Design

Champagne Bronze Bathroom Light Fixture and Matte Black Shower Door

Check out this bathroom (above) which is absolutely one of our favorite examples of a design that combines matte black and Champagne Bronze to great effect. Not only does the designer utilize a Champagne Bronze finish chandelier light fixture (that is stunning!), but they pair it with a Delta Champagne Bronze freestanding tub faucet and a beautiful white pedestal tub. Get inspired by the black shower enclosure which looks great with a Champagne Bronze Shower Faucet. Really amazing! Source for this design: Andrea West Design.

Brushed Gold Finish Kitchen Faucets & Accessories

Kitchen with Delta Champagne Bronze Finish Fixtures

Brushed Gold Finish Faucets for Kitchen

There are so many different fixtures that can be installed in a modern style kitchen. Delta Faucets has a great collection of Champagne Bronze kitchen fixtures, including kitchen sink faucets, bar sink faucets, pot fillers, and accessories. One of the coolest fixtures I have seen is a Wall Mounted Brushed Gold Pot Filler! Not only is it extremely useful when cooking with larger pots, a gold finish pot filler is a great way to add some richness to your kitchen design.

Delta Champagne Bronze Pot Filler Faucet Beauty with Oven
Delta Champagne Bronze Kitchen Faucet with Pull Out Spray and Black Cabinets
Delta Champagne Bronze Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray

The old, outdated Polished Brass finish fixtures were somewhat difficult to pair with other appliance finishes. Champagne Bronze kitchen fixtures on the other hand are soft enough that they complement modern stainless steel ovens and refrigerators perfectly! They look super cool with black stainless steel appliances as well.

In addition to looking great with stainless steel, Brushed Gold Kitchen Faucets look amazing with black cabinets. You could even try out a black sink or black backsplash! A Brushed Gold faucet, black cabinets, and a white backsplash will create a tasteful modern space. Because Brushed Gold finishes have a softer feeling to them, they also pair well with cream colored countertops and white cabinets. Modern gold finishes really work well for a large range of styles.

You can never go wrong in a luxury kitchen design with white. From the cabinets to the backsplash, this always popular style is taken to the next level when paired with a Brushed Gold kitchen faucet and cabinet hardware. I particularly love the idea of adding accessories such as a spatula holder to bring out and highlight different colors in a marble backsplash or countertop. Designer finish Brushed Gold cabinet and drawer pulls can also help tie the entire kitchen design together.

Brushed Gold Accents: Kitchen Accessory Fixtures

No kitchen design is complete without a matching soap dispenser! The Delta Cassidy kitchen collection has a great deck mounted soap dispenser in Champagne Bronze. Not only does a deck mounted soap dispenser add a touch of luxury to your kitchen design, it is also super eco-friendly! Installing a soap dispenser allows you to simply refill it with your favorite soap rather than purchasing new disposable containers each time you run out. It also saves you the hassle of finding a disposable dispenser that matches your kitchen design.

To match your soap dispenser and faucet, don't miss the other often overlooked details such as a Brushed Gold finish dishwasher air gap, kitchen sink basket strainer, kitchen sink garbage disposal flange and stopper, and maybe even a set of bar stools!

Delta Champagne Bronze Counter Mount Soap Dispenser
Delta Champagne Bronze Garbage Disposal Flange and Stopper
Delta Champagne Bronze Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer
Gold Finish Bar Stools

Most modern kitchens have some kind of eat-in space. Incorporating a few Brushed Gold or Champagne Bronze bar stools really completes your kitchen design! Choose a bar seat that’s appropriate for the height of your counter. Notice how Champagne Bronze and fixtures in the kitchen pair great with non-traditional style cabinets, like olive green or grey, for a more modern eclectic design.

Other great gold kitchen accessory fixtures to consider including in your design are a countertop garbage disposal buttons, cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, refrigerator pulls, cabinet handles, etc. Finishing touches like this really make your design feel complete!

Gold Finish Kitchen Light Fixtures

A lot of older homes have outdated Polished Brass light fixtures throughout. Now you can update your light fixtures while still keeping the luxurious look of gold by using one of these new designer gold finishes.

Brushed Gold Ceiling Light Fixture

Image Source: Linneacarmen.com

I love the pairing of a Brushed Gold chandelier against a darkly painted wall. A fixture like this would look great in a dining room, above metal Brushed Gold chairs. This design is already rather modern, but the Brushed Gold finish gives it a somewhat classic and timeless feel. Adding a gold light fixture to your living or dining room easily adds elegance and luxury to the space. Nothing shines like a lit up gold light fixture!

Kitchen with Brushed Gold Light Fixtures with Black Countertops

Image Source: Pinterest

How great is this kitchen design? The designer completed the rustic modern look with antique gold light fixtures and gold cabinet pulls. A black countertop and black and white floor tiles complement the gold light fixtures perfectly. You do not typically see gold kitchen fixtures in a farmhouse style design, but I believe adding Brushed Gold or Satin Brass to a farmhouse kitchen is a great way to modernize the traditional style.

Brushed Gold Finish Designs We Love

Here are some designs we like that make use of these modern Brushed Gold fixtures. Whether you are remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, or both, there are so many ways you can incorporate this hot new trend in your home. Get inspired and start planning your new home decor now!

Champagne Bronze Delta Full Room 1

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Delta Champagne Bronze Trinsic Freestanding Tub Filler

See this Delta Champagne Bronze Tub Filler

Blue Bathroom Vanity and Brushed Gold Fixtures Cement Mosaic Tile Floor

Image Source: lesliecotterinteriors.com

Delta Champagne Bronze Finish Faucets and Fixtures

See all Delta Champagne Bronze Linden Collection

Modern Gold with Grey Bathroom Vanity

Image Source: https://laurauinteriordesign.com

Champagne Bronze with Pink Bathroom Vanity

See this image on Pinterest

Brushed Gold Finish Fixtures with Navy Blue Vanity

See this image on Houzz

Gold Finish Kitchen Faucet with Dark Grey Cabinets

Image Source: apartmenttherapy.com

White and Gold Kitchen Lantern Pendants Lights Acrylic Bar Stools

Image Source: justatinabit.com

Delta Trinsic Champagne Bronze Shower System with Body Sprays and Hand Shower

See all Delta Champagne Bronze Shower Systems

Brushed Gold Light Fixtures and Bar Stools Kitchen

Image Source: lesliecotterinteriors.com

Care of Brushed Gold Fixtures

Modern Gold is one of the easiest finishes to keep clean! Brushed or Matte Gold finishes are natural more spot resistant, even when used with harder water. Shinier polished Gold finishes may show mineral buildup quicker, but these finishes are extremely simple to clean and protect. Here are some of our best tips for caring for your Modern Gold Fixtures.

  • For daily cleaning, it is recommended to wipe the fixture with a soft dry cloth after each use.
  • You may also use a 1-1 solution of warm water and gentle soap for more in depth cleaning, especially on faucets and fixtures that come in regular contact with hard water or natural oils from hands.
  • Gold faucets and fixtures look their best when they shine! You may use commercial metal polish to protect and polish your Gold fixtures, but be sure to follow all manufacturer directions to prevent any damage to the finish.
  • Most Modern Gold finishes are incredibly durable, and can withstand the use of a diluted solution of white vinegar for cleaning of more stubborn food or mineral buildup. It is recommended to follow all manufacturer guidelines for specific care of your Gold faucet or fixture.

Final Thoughts: Champagne Bronze and Brushed Gold For the Win!

From Champagne Bronze to Brushed Gold, these new modern gold finishes are incredibly versatile! As you can see, modern gold finished fixtures may be paired with nearly every accent color, in every design style. Bring in 2021 by adding a smooth new matte gold fixture to your next kitchen or bath design! Be sure to share these design ideas, and comment with a picture of how you incorporated these beautiful new finishes in your home!

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16 Responses

FaucetList.com
FaucetList.com

March 09, 2023

Hi E., I understand you are looking for a clear shower door option to match Delta champagne bronze finish fixtures. I would advise you search in a slightly different way. It might be you need to search for the shower door, and the shower door hardware separately. For example, shower door handles in brushed gold finish are widely available (see here on amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZqemfD ). If you can find one that will fit the shower door you like, that would enable you to change the finish to match your champagne bronze finish Delta products. Delta themselves do not make shower door handles so you would need to try and find a close match made by another company. In addition to the shower door handle, you may also be interested in brushed gold finish shower door hinges. See here again on amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZAsByD If you can find a set of hinges, a handle, and a shower door you like, it’s a simple matter of combining them. It is probably a good idea to discuss this with your plumber or contractor to ensure everything will be compatible. Hope this helps and good luck with your project!

E. Harrington
E. Harrington

March 09, 2023

I desperately need help finding a clear shower door option to match my delta champagne bronze finishes. My entire bathroom is done. I am just missing a shower door for my walk in

Dalia Huddleston
Dalia Huddleston

August 03, 2021

The Amwell Honey Bronze pulls match the knurling on the Brizo luxe gold faucets.

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FaucetList.com

February 08, 2021

Hi Clara, Delta’s Champagne Bronze is perfect for a mixed metals design. The high shine polish will pair easily with the classic reflective polish of Chrome.

If you are unsure however, we suggest purchasing a single chrome cabinet handle or knob and then holding it up against the pot filler. This will give you a good idea as to how they look near each other in the same kitchen.

You can see how well it goes with your cabinets and countertops too.

It could be that another finish like Stainless Steel will look better near the Champagne Bronze pot filler. So you could maybe also order 1 cabinet knob in a Stainless Steel or Brushed Nickel finish and kind of compare which you like better.

This is basically what designers do when creating a color palate. You get a few options and see how they all look together. Once you decide for sure, you can then order the full quantity you need. It’s always good to test things out in advance and sometimes when you see the fixtures in person, it’s clear 1 color is better than another.

Thanks for your comment and good luck with your project!

Clara Resendez
Clara Resendez

February 08, 2021

I bought golden champagne delta faucet and pot filler for my kitchen remodel. Cabinets will be light gray with white quartz and white back splash. I love chrome hardware, but I am not sure they will go well together in the kitchen. Based on your experience do you think they will be ok, or should I find another option?

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FaucetList.com

October 22, 2020

Hi Julie, thanks for your comment!

Delta’s warranty covers both the product operation as well as the finish. Their Champagne Bronze finish is specifically designed to NOT change over time.

The reason we recommended the other commenter not use wax on their fixtures is because there might be chemicals present in certain cleaning products that could potentially damage the finish. In his case, speaking to Delta was our recommendation as they are really helpful. It’s hard to say from that comment whether this was a defective item or if something else was going on.

We have sold Delta products for many years and I can honestly say that’s the first complaint like that I have ever heard, so perhaps that was just a one off type of situation. This is where the Delta warranty really comes in handy. Calling them to discuss the issue is going to be for sure the next step, but as I said, we sell a lot of Delta Champagne Bronze fixtures and that complaint is not something we hear about them.

I am not sure what Kohler’s warranty is when it comes to the finish, but Kohler is also a great company and I suspect they would have tested how the gold finish holds up over time. I don’t think either Delta or Kohler would be happy with the finish lasting only a few short years.

When it comes to maintaining the finish, you shouldn’t need to do anything special other than wipe it down with water and a cloth.

Thanks for reading!

Julie S.
Julie S.

October 22, 2020

Great article. I am planning a remodel of my kitchen and master bathroom, and would like to use brushed gold hardware and faucets. A plumber just came by to give me an estimate and said that brushed gold faucets will discolor in about 3 years. Do you know if that is true of the Delta and Kohler gold finishes? I just purchased a Kohler faucet in brushed gold, and cabinet pulls from ELEMENTS by Hardware Resources. I am a designer and love the look of brushed gold or champagne bronze, but am also practical and would not want something that will not look good in a few years, or will take a lot of maintenance. I see that another reader has had a problem with the Delta shower system after just one shower. Thanks.

glass balustrade
glass balustrade

September 16, 2020

This is the best write up on the modern brushes gold finishes for your kitchen and bathroom. I really loved it and thank you very much for sharing this with us. You have a great visualization and you have really presented this content in a really good manner.

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FaucetList.com

July 15, 2020

Hi Brian, the truth is there is not an easy way to calibrate the images so you can compare the various gold finishes when shopping online. There are simply too many variables. The lighting at the time the photo was taken and the actual color make it very difficult to do side by side comparisons. Trying to get a perfect match is likely impossible when shopping different manufacturers as the finishing processes are so different it’s rare to find 2 companies that make exactly the same color gold finish. So either you sort of have to just be ok with that, or try choosing complementary finishes (eg Black and Gold). Another option is of course go to a showroom to see everything and then go shopping online after you have physically seen all the items in person. A little trickier to do at a time like this I know. Your concerns are a big reason people hire interior decorators – they can really help you pick fixtures that will look great together. I will also point out, that chrome finish is much more “universal” so if having everything match perfectly is the goal, you might want to consider going with chrome finish fixtures. Thanks for your comment and for reading

Brian Bock
Brian Bock

July 15, 2020

I’m looking for bar pulls and knobs to match Brizo Luxe Gold in the kitchen and Delta Champagne Bronze in the bathroom. For the Bathroom, I want flared square knobs that pickup the look of Delta Dryden and in the kitchen, I’d like bar handles. I kind of like the look of the knurling on the Brizo faucet. But it could also look similar to the Brushed Bronze handles from GE Cafe. The problem with shopping on the Internet is you have no idea what these colors actually look like because every photo has different lighting and different colors around it and who knows what calibration or processing was used. What’s the best way to accomplish my goal?

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FaucetList.com

June 10, 2020

Hi Gretchen, Thanks for your comment. For those who don’t know, Brizo and Delta are owned by the same parent company. If I’m not mistaken, Brizo Luxe Gold should be the same as Delta Champagne Bronze. I wasn’t familiar with Fantini so thank you for mentioning them. Looks like beautiful stuff.

With regards to shower drains, it can be tough to find one in gold. Some people just go with a stainless steel finish drain as that color pairs nicely with gold.

Most faucet companies do not make shower drains as they are nearly impossible to standardize. If you start researching shower drains, you’ll see they are quite dependant on the space itself.

One cool company (although not cheap) who makes beautiful drains is called Infinity Drain. I can’t tell if they have a gold color available but they might. If you check out their site you’ll see what I mean about all the different things you need to consider when it comes to shower drains.

Thanks!

Gretchen Wagner
Gretchen Wagner

June 10, 2020

You didn’t mention Brizo Luxe Gold or Fantini Brushed British Gold. I’m having trouble finding a shower drain that matches either. Delta Champagne Bronze doesn’t. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Susan Fry
Susan Fry

January 06, 2020

A note about those gorgeous slipper tubs: my husband and I were traveling thru the UK last autumn, i am a bather, soI was delighted to find that 2 of the very lovely"boutique" hotels we’d booked had gorgeous modern bathrooms featuring these elegant tubs — untill I tried to use one, First thing I realized was that, because they are dramatically free-standing, there was NO place for robe, towel, soap, shampoo. Small little detail! Then, I tried getting out of them. I ama5’10" tall woman, and trying to step up, over the side of the tub AND down some 3 feet is seriously dangerous with nothing to grab to steady you — esp, if the deigners have used prcelain tile for th floor! It’s gorgeous - but there i am, dripping because the towelis are on a wall rack a few feet away, triyng to get my toe to make contact with a slippery surface- good luck not breaking your neck. I barely managed — if you were a woman of average height or less, I’ve no idea what you’d do, Maybe scream loudly for someone to come lift you out? I
also got into one of the tubs & found some moron had designed it with a drain that opened to let the water out by pushing on it,,,and it was directly where your backside and all your weight resteed while bathing. that designer winsa specialaward for stupidity!

FaucetList.com
FaucetList.com

September 16, 2019

Hi Tom, we have sold many Delta champagne bronze fixtures and haven’t run into this particular issue before. It might be a good idea for you to give Delta a call and see if they have any ideas. I would not put any wax on the fixtures without speaking to Delta first as that could void the warranty. Perhaps they have a recommendation as to what would be the best product to use in your situation.

Here’s their customer service number:

1-800-345-DELTA (3358)
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST

Thanks!

Tom Beers
Tom Beers

September 16, 2019

We just installed Delta champagne bronze Lahara fixtures in our bathroom. After a single shower they appear darkened and water-stained. They are difficult to clean after each use. What is going on? Our water is not hard. Would a coat of pure carnuba wax help? Would this darken or hurt the finish? Any other recommendations? Thanks, Tom

Michael Clark
Michael Clark

July 19, 2019

Seriously loved Delta Champagne Bronze Shower Systems its like gold matt finish and though I have same design tiles and my glass shower door hardware that I bought from DK Hardware Supply was much more elegant

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