brushed nickel

Silvery hardware finish

Brushed nickel is a finish applied to metal fixtures and hardware, typically in kitchens and bathrooms.

The surface is abraded to create fine parallel lines that give a matte, slightly textured appearance rather than a mirror shine.

The finish hides fingerprints and water spots better than polished chrome: The faucets come in brushed nickel or chrome.

Common on door handles, light fixtures, and cabinet pulls.

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surface finish/texture

brushed nickelpolished chrome

Highly reflective metal finish

mirror finish · high-gloss · chrome · polished brass · shiny

metal type/color tone

brushed nickelpolished brass

Smoothed copper-zinc alloy

antique brass · oil-rubbed bronze · gold · copper · rose gold

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G