Gold and brass tones give shower hardware a warmer appearance than chrome or matte black. The shade and sheen can vary quite a bit between finishes. Compare a sample with your faucets and tile before ordering.
The gold tones combined with professionally cut frameless glass shower doors can increase a bathroom's aesthetic beauty. Gold tones are used not just in hardware finishes but in paint, tile, and other elements in the bathroom that easily tie in with the sleek and modern design of the frameless glass shower door. Unlike the gold tones used in the past, there’s a more modern approach, using accents of brushed gold, which has a richer and more subtle finish compared to brass or shiny gold that was used in bathroom trends of the past.
The look of brushed gold
Brushed gold adds a warm accent to shower hardware. Compare it with the rest of the room before deciding how much of that finish to use.
Brushed gold can work with traditional or simpler modern fittings. The shade and sheen matter, so compare actual samples beside the tile.
White and gold tones
For those looking for a style that’s both modern and elegant, a white bathroom with brushed gold tones can create a contemporary look that’s subtle and elegant. Combined with a frameless glass shower door, homeowners can add brushed gold hardware in the shower, replace the faucet, and even choose a gilded bathroom vanity that creates a timeless look that will add style and class to any guest or master bathroom. This striking combination adds a modern touch with traditional aesthetics, providing a striking and simple way to elevate any bathroom space.
Black and gold tones
Black and gold bathrooms offer a creative, sophisticated look that’s both classic and luxurious. The combination of black and gold has remained in style over the years because it’s a combination that’s masculine, elegant, and classic. When combined with a frameless glass shower enclosure, the modern, monochromatic design can create a unique space that’s luxurious and dramatic. Whether you want to completely remodel your bathroom or simply add color and elements that can modernize outdated decor, black and gold can bring a room together with classic beauty and timeless style.
Marble and gold tones
Most marble consists of white with accents of gray, which is why many different colors work well as accents. However, gold is a color that works perfectly for contemporary bathrooms, especially when paired with a frameless shower door. A frameless shower door features a sleek design with clean lines. When used with a gold and marble aesthetic, the room transforms into a luxurious space that has a spa-like feel. The addition of a frameless shower door further enhances the minimalist design, creating a unique, open space that will quickly become any homeowner’s personal oasis.
Pink and gold tones
Pink and gold create a warm combination. Try the samples together in the bathroom to see whether the result suits you.
Whether you want to achieve vintage glam, modern glam, or art deco, incorporating gold tones with pink can create a unique bathroom with sophistication and elegance.
Dark green and gold tones
Darker shades combined with gold accents can create a unique bathroom space that's modern and calming. The combination of gold tones with dark green works well for every style and taste from traditional to modern.
A nature-inspired green is also a rich and versatile color that can be used anywhere from floor tile and the backsplash to wall paint. It pairs well with brushed gold for a subtle touch of luxury that’s elegant and modern.
How lighting can enhance gold tones
Choosing the right lighting for your bathroom can instantly transform it, making it feel more open, inviting, and spacious. Some homeowners don’t consider just how much lighting can impact the look and feel of a room. In bathrooms, when paired with brushed gold, the right type of lighting can create a soothing, luxurious environment that also enhances the gold tones used throughout the space. In this type of bathroom setting, dimmers can be the perfect addition, allowing you to adjust the light for relaxing ambient lighting that will cause the gold accents in your bathroom to stand out. The light in your bathroom shouldn’t just brighten the space, it should also help you transition from day to night. Vanity lights with warm tones or a back-lit mirror can also create a perfect environment, providing the light you need while enhancing the brushed gold tones of the hardware throughout your bathroom.
Creating a brightly lit bathroom to show off gold accents
Warm lights can be both soothing and inviting, while any type of light that mimics natural sunlight can be flattering and uplifting, creating a brightly lit space that makes it more inviting, while providing the right amount of light you and your family need while grooming. A brightly lit bathroom can also make your brushed gold fixtures and other elements stand out, creating a more contemporary look and feel. When choosing the lighting elements in your bathroom, look for lights that are adjustable and make sure all lights that are used are at the same color temperature.