Q: I have chrome bathroom faucets and my husband bought a cabinet with brass hinges and knobs. Do I have to get rid of the cabinet or can I save my marriage and make it work?
A: This is not the first time I’ve been asked to save a marriage through design! Yes, you can make this work by making it look intentional. Make sure the other hardware in the room mixes the two finishes. Use chrome towel bars and put out brass accessories like a soap dish, tissue box or small vases. Sometimes these innocent mistakes make for the most interesting design choices.

