Sorry: I mean brushed nickel versus brushed stainless!

I can't figure out the difference...

I have brushed nickel in my master bath. I like it because it is soft and warm. I have seen other brushed nickel that was not as warm, I believe, and some of the satin nickels I've seen were quite different so I never assume what that finish will look like.

I know I've seen the brushed stainless but wasn't looking for that so haven't paid much attention. I would guess it is more neutral gray, modern, commercial/industrial looking. Nickel has a warmth to it which is why I like it. Some of the satins looked odd, though, more like a cool sprayed on finish. I seem to remember the term satin being used for some brushed looking ones, too. So not sure it's a standardized term.

I would order one of each you are considering as different manufacturer's finishes will look different. Now that I think of it, when looking at appliances, some of the SS was warm and some cool. You really have to see the finishes in person.

Thanks for the good advice, Snookums2!