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Mixing Tap Finishes: Brushed Brass, Bronze, Gunmetal and Black
Chrome is no longer the only choice for bathroom taps. Scudo's Colour by Scudo programme offers the same finishes across taps, showers, wastes, shower screen profiles and accessories. This guide covers how to pick a finish and keep the whole room looking deliberate.
The six Colour by Scudo finishes
- Chrome: bright and reflective, and works with everything.
- Matt Black: a strong contrast against white basins and pale tiles.
- Brushed Brass: warm, soft gold. It suits natural wood, green and plaster tones.
- Brushed Bronze: a deeper, richer warm tone.
- Gunmetal: a dark grey metallic, softer than black.
- Brushed Nickel: a cool, satin silver, quieter than chrome.
Not every range comes in every finish
Check finish availability before you plan the room:
- Core: comes in all six finishes, with a choice of knurled or plain handles.
- Koko: has deeply ribbed handles and comes in coloured finishes only (matt black, brushed brass, brushed bronze and gunmetal), not chrome.
- Montana: comes in chrome and four other finishes, but not bronze.
- Muro: is chrome and black across the range, with extra finishes on the core basin and bath pieces.
Each product page lists exactly which finishes are available.
One finish, or two on purpose
The safest approach is one metal finish for everything you touch: taps, shower, wastes and accessories. If you want to mix, do it on purpose. Keep the brassware in one finish and use a second, darker finish such as matt black for frames, mirrors or the shower screen profile. Two finishes look planned; three or more usually look accidental.
Warm finishes like brushed brass and bronze sit well together. Cool finishes like chrome and brushed nickel do too. Mixing a warm metal with a cool one works best when one of them is clearly the accent.
Don't forget the small parts
The details are what make a finish look finished. Scudo makes the following in the same finishes:
- basin wastes and bottle traps, such as the Universal Basin Waste in all six finishes
- bath wastes
- shower valves and heads
- flush plates
- Forte wetroom profiles
- bathroom accessories
A brushed brass tap with a chrome waste beneath it is the most common mismatch, and the easiest to avoid.
Products in this guide
Frequently asked questions
Which finish is easiest to live with?
Brushed and matt finishes are less reflective than chrome, so everyday water marks show less. Always follow the care advice on each product.
Can I match my shower screen to my taps?
With Scudo Forte wetroom panels, yes: profile packs come in the Colour by Scudo finishes, so the glass hardware can match your brassware.
Do Scudo wastes come in the same finishes as the taps?
Many do. The Universal Basin Waste, for example, comes in chrome, matt black, brushed brass, gunmetal, brushed bronze and brushed nickel.