Gunmetal and brass gave our loft-style hotel bathrooms a more sophisticated transition between dark architectural hardware and warmer decorative elements. The HexaGrace combination prevented the interiors from becoming uniformly black, something the design team worried would feel dated quickly. A completed guestroom was held for several weeks of operational review before the remaining order was released. Housekeeping raised no unusual concerns, and ownership retained the specification. The fixture adds enough material contrast to feel distinctive without turning the bathroom into an overly coordinated display.
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Darkness Without Gloom
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Reviewer:
Edmund Carstairs from Fort Collins, CO
Gunmetal brass changes HexaGrace from a traditionally luxurious faucet into something much more architectural. The darker metallic tone should work particularly well with charcoal stone, concrete-inspired surfaces, smoked mirrors, and contemporary cabinetry where polished gold might feel too decorative. What makes gunmetal more interesting than flat black is the remaining metallic depth; under good lighting, the faucet can still read as metal rather than a solid dark silhouette. I would compare physical samples with nearby accessories because dark metallic finishes can vary noticeably between manufacturers. BathSelect's own finish guidance describes gunmetal gray as a deep neutral suited to modern, technical, and hospitality applications. That fits this version well: distinctive enough to anchor the vanity, but restrained enough to avoid overpowering it.
Industrial Suite Refined 
Darkness Without Gloom 
