So, rather than just secure
a pretty oil rubbed bronze holder to the wall, I attached it to a piece of stained scrap wood to create a shelf for decorative accessories like a small plant, air freshener, vase of flowers, extra t.p. or even just cell phone accident prevention, if you know what I mean.
I have a cottage style very similar to your own, and I've noticed, in looking at my house, that I have some lamps / chandeliers / curtain rods in both
oil rubbed bronze and
pretty satin nickel... PLUS an entire remodeled bathroom full of gorgeous polished nickel fixtures.