Mixing metal finishes: gorgeous inspiration

So, I have a conundrum in my master bath. I want to change our light fixtures, but I don't want the light fixtures to match the finish of our faucets and towel racks. I spent some time looking for inspiring ways to mix metal finishes this afternoon, and turns out that it actually makes a space look better balanced when there is a mix of finishes. Below are some of my favorite examples:

This bathroom is closest to ours.  Our faucets pretty much look just like that, our vanity knobs are dark, and I want to get light fixtures with a chrome finish.  Looks pretty good to me!

Traditional Bathroom by Minneapolis Architects & Building Designers Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Nickel finish faucets look nice with the dark finish of the sconces and mirror frames.

Mediterranean Bathroom by Aliso Viejo Interior Designers & Decorators D for Design

via Houzz

Love the gold and chrome here.
via White + Gold


One challenge I'm having is picking a fixture type for our bathroom ceiling.  The ceiling in our bath is very high, and the fixture there now is more like a foyer light, and very tuscan looking, which just isn't our style.  Here are some fixtures types I'm considering.

I like semi-flush, but with the fixture so high up would it provide enough light?

Via Joss & Main

I also like this style pendant, and it is tall enough to be suitable for a high ceiling.
via Decor Pad

I really like this option.

Via Joss & Main

I really like these pendants, but I would need something wider.

Traditional Bathroom by Irvine Interior Designers & Decorators Blackband Design

A clean and simple chandelier could work too.

via One Kings Lane

What style fixture would you use for a bathroom with a very high ceiling?