What Is the Most Popular Finish for Bathroom Faucets in 2025

After decorating your home, you start buying kitchen and bathroom products. A faucet is a small part of your space but is used every day. When buying faucets, you pay attention to both design and surface finish. Simply put, you consider the faucet’s color. A well-matched faucet color adds a finishing touch to your kitchen or bathroom.

This article introduces common finishes for kitchen and bathroom faucets. It explains their advantages and disadvantages. It also predicts popular finishes for 2025.

Common Bathroom Faucet Finishes: Pros and Cons

Color	Appearance	Durability	Maintenance	Style Compatibility	Cost	Uniqueness
Chrome	Bright, mirror-like high reflection surface	Scratches easily	Easy to clean, but fingerprints and water spots noticeable	Pairs well with both modern and traditional styles	Affordable, widely available on the market	Common and widely used
Brushed nickel	Warm, soft matte surface	Scratches less	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Suitable for modern and transitional designs	Gaining popularity in recent years, slightly more expensive than chrome	Increasingly popular
Black nickel	Deep black, high in modern and luxurious appeal.	Scratches less	Noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Modern, industrial, or luxurious design.	Gaining popularity in recent years, slightly more expensive than chrome	Increasingly popular
Matt black	Sleek, modern, and stylish	Scratches easily	Easy to clean, but fingerprints and water spots noticeable	Modern, minimalist, industrial, etc.	Common in recent years, affordable.
Oil rubbed bronze	Unique deep metallic texture and vintage style	Scratches less	More noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Suitable for traditional or industrial bathroom designs
Brushed Oil rubbed bronze	Deep, warm tones for a cozy and stable atmosphere	Scratches less	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Ideal for traditional and industrial bathroom designs
Matt white	Stylish and clean-cut	Scratches easily	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Modern, simple style, harder to match with classical or vintage bathroom designs
Chrome+white	Minimalist modern	Scratches easily	Noticeable fingerprints and water spots	If you prefer unexpected styles, two-tone finishes may be your choice.
Ziconium gold	Mirror, luxurious, and elegant visual effect	Scratches easily	Easy to clean, but fingerprints and water spots noticeable	Modern, luxurious, vintage, etc.	Increasingly popular, slightly more expensive than chrome.	Its unique gold tone is more fashionable than traditional gold or copper.
Brushed ziconium gold	Brushed metal look, with a finer surface texture enhancing overall sophistication	Scratches less	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	From modern to industrial styles	Gaining popularity, fits well into various design styles.
Ancient bronze	Vintage, rustic metal texture	Scratches less	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Classic decorative style
Rose gold	Warm and romantic feel	Scratches easily	Easy to clean, but noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Soft tones are more suitable for modern, classic, and Chinese styles
Burshed rose gold	Soft and luxurious	Scratches less	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	More textured than regular Rose Gold, suitable for high-end, modern bathroom designs
Japanese gold	Deep and warm, luxurious feel	Scratches easily	Noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Suitable for high-end and modern bathroom designs
Brushed japanses gold	High-end and modern aesthetic	Scratches less	Less noticeable fingerprints and water spots	Ideal for modern bathroom designs

Finish Trends in 2025

Brushed nickel, chrome, matte black are expected to dominate. Both finishes work well with modern designs. Gold finishes are becoming popular in luxury projects. Oil-rubbed bronze remains a choice for classic interiors. Combining finishes, like chrome and white, is also gaining attention.

Conclusion

Choose your bathroom faucet finish based on your bathroom style. Consider the usage and maintenance requirements as well. Unsure which finish to pick? Contact our experts for professional advice.