®The finish on the metalwork (taps, shower, screen profile, towel rail, handles, flush plate) sets the tone of a bathroom as much as the tiles do. Customers often know the look they like but not what it’s called, so it helps to show them.
How each finish reads
| Finish | The feel | Pairs well with |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Bright, clean, timeless | Most schemes; cool whites and greys |
| Brushed brass or gold | Warm, a bit luxurious | Warm tiles, marble effects, warm-white lighting |
| Matt black | Graphic, modern, industrial | White metro, grid-style screens, concrete or stone effects |
| Brushed nickel or similar | Soft, understated | Greige and natural tones |
Carry it through the room
A brass shower next to a chrome towel rail looks like an accident. Carry the chosen finish into the taps, valve, shower, screen profile, rail, handles and flush plate where the ranges allow it. Check the exact product is available in that finish, because some valve shapes and accessories aren’t.
Lighting changes the finish
Warm-white light flatters brass. Cool-white light suits chrome. A brass bathroom under cold, bright downlights can look flat. Think about the finish and the lighting together.
The conversation that stalls
“I’m not sure about brass” usually means the customer can’t picture it. You can describe it, show a sample, or flick through a brochure. Or you can show it on their own room.
How KBB Go does it
In KBB Go the fittings finish is set for the whole room at once: chrome, brushed brass, matt black and more. Change it, and the screen, shower, rail and handles change together on screen. Flick back and forth with the customer beside you and the decision usually takes seconds.