Tips For Finding Matching Gold Bathroom Fixtures (It Should Be Easier)

If you are thinking of using gold or brass fixtures in your bathroom, you must read this post. To create a cohesive look, we searched high and low to mix and match different gold bathroom fixtures.

Names Of Goldish Finishes

Some of the fixtures we used had the variety of names listed below. Obviously, the easiest would be to purchase a whole set to ensure it matches completely. However, we wanted to mix and match based on pricing.

• ANTIQUE BRASS or ANTIQUE GOLD – tends to have a more copper tone and richer yellow appearance.
• BRUSHED MODERNE BRASS or BRUSHED GOLD – Slightly more yellow and lighter tones than antique counterparts.
• CHAMPANGE GOLD or GOLDEN CHAMPANGE – Slightly rose-colored gold, but not overpowering. When compared to Antique Brass or Gold, you only truly notice when items are right next to each other.
• GOLD – Some of the budget items on our list have the color gold listed and worked well in the space.

Makeover Old Metal Finishes

If you have an item in great shape but need to change the color, consider using Rubb and Buff. We used this to change the edge of our mirror to match the current finishes in the bathroom.

Bathroom Light Fixture

I hesitated to splurge and buy this West Elm vanity light with geometric globes. However, this light was a perfect solution to add a modern look to our bathroom remodel. We are super happy we spent the extra money to get what we wanted.

Gold Bathroom Faucet

This widespread Kohler Faucet in Moderne Antique Brass was a great addition to our bathroom vanity makeover.

Other Bathroom Kohler Faucets In The Same Finish

• Setra 8 in. Widespread Double Handle Bathroom Faucet
• 1 Hole and Handle Bathroom Faucet
• Cursiva 8 in. Widespread Double Handle Bathroom Faucet

Cabinet Hardware Pulls

When you look at the product imagery on the Amazon page, this hardware looks a lot lighter than it actually is. For being a budget hardware option, we were so pleasantly surprised that we also put these in our home office built-ins.

Gold Board and Batten Hooks

For a budget find, these gold hooks worked well. The only small con is that the screw on the bottom sticks out a little. But overall they match and work with our fixtures.

Shower Curtain Rod and Rings

At first, we planned to purchase the matching West Elm shower curtain rod, but we wanted to try to find a budget option. The gold color worked well with the other finishes. The double-sided hooks were also a budget find. They are a little more yellow, but no one really notices that.

Towel Ring

It is not our nature to spend a lot on extra accessories, but after trying different gold towel rings, we are happy with this final choice.

Save and Splurge Options

We tried to find a budget-friendly option for a few items. In both cases below, we went with the more expensive item.

Lights

At first, I attempted to get this Amazon light. While the color worked, the light bulbs were not bright enough for our space. We are happy we Splurged on the West Elm vanity light.

Towel Rings

We also purchased this towel ring first as a budget-friendly option. While the color worked, we ended up wanting the more sturdy ring to match our light fixtures.

Other Bathroom Items Purchased

• Extra Long Pastel Pink Shower Curtain and Liners
• Rug
• Quick Dry Towels
• Engineered Stone Counter With Sink
• Board Batten Wall Color: Niebla Azul
• Walls: Repose Gray at 75%

More Bathroom DIY Projects

Here are a few bathroom projects we took to makeover this space and others in our home.

• How To Remove Gel Stain From Wood
• How To Whitewash Your 90s Oak Vanity
• What We Learned Putting Board and Batten In Our Bathroom

We love it when you are able to change a space and add your own touch to it. A small bathroom reno is a perfect time to experiment with different finishes (like our gold fixtures).