Dark finishes can be related without occupying the same area of a room. Our Stonehaven shower room combines anthracite cupboard doors, dark handles, a broad grey worktop and black shower framing against pale panels. The contrast appears across useful surfaces and fittings.
For your own palette, consider the cabinet front, worktop and metal details as separate parts of the scheme. Decide how much distinction you want between each layer. Try the shades together at the actual points where they meet, including the narrowest frame and smallest hardware. A handle should be considered against its door, while a shower frame is seen against the wall beyond it. Checking these pairings gives everyday fittings a deliberate place in the design and helps you avoid choosing each finish in isolation.
