Phoenix brushed carbon buying guide
Brushed carbon is Phoenix's darkest brushed finish, sitting closer to a deep charcoal than a true matte black, and this collection pulls together every brushed carbon product across the brand, from wastes and bathroom accessories through to towel rails and robe hooks.
Where it reads differently to matte black
Because it's a brushed rather than powder-coated finish, brushed carbon picks up a subtle metallic sheen under direct light that a flat matte black won't, worth checking in person or via a sample if the room's lighting is a factor. It also tends to show fewer fingerprints day to day than a flat matte surface, since the brushed texture already breaks up reflections.
Building a consistent look
Since this finish spans so many product categories, matching within Phoenix's own range, rather than mixing in a different brand's black, gives the most consistent tone across a full bathroom. Browse the wider Phoenix range, or compare against other cross-category finishes in bronze finishes and brushed nickel finishes.
