Think brass — but with less luster. Brushed brass hardware offers a timeless look in kitchens and bathrooms. You can even carry the look through to primary bedrooms, foyers, and other areas of your homes.
Rather, brass decor is having more of a resurgence — meaning now's as good a time as ever to learn how to decorate with it in your space. It's true: Experts are seeing the material make a comeback, and in myriad ways.
2. Mix finishes. Brass appears more timeless rather than trendy when it's matte, brushed, or aged, which helps soften its sheen, Segal says. But be careful, Smithe says, when mixing brasses in a single space from different manufacturers.
Brushed brass is brass that has been treated to give it a duller, matt look when compared with traditional polished brass finishes. Brushed brass is durable and will attract much fewer fingerprints than other finishes so the modern, elegant look is easy to maintain.
Our design team says to keep those brushed gold and brass light fixtures and hardware because this home trend will continue to be on the rise. Just remember, it's not the shiny brass fixtures of the 80s and 90s. Think brushed, matte, and muted tones of gold and brass.
Brushed brass is a timeless and classic material that has been used in many interior designs over the years. It can be seen as an elegant statement piece while adding warmth to any room. With 2023 just around the corner, it's no wonder why brushed brass basin taps are becoming increasingly popular for modern homes.
Topping the list of kitchen design trends in 2023 are faucet finishes such as nickel, chrome, black, and brass and options like brushed, matte, polished, satin, and dual-tone finishes. GRAFF's faucet finishes do more than reflect and set trends.
With a brushed brass texture, Brushed Brass Gold is very durable and will not tarnish. It has a new and clean appearance and is created using a formula of chemically inert metals including gold, nickel and chromium.
Each brass finish has its unique advantages. Polished brass is durable and easy to clean, whereas brushed brass won't show fingerprints due to its matte coating.
Brushed brass is an increasingly popular finish for kitchen taps, basin taps and shower sets. Care should be taken when cleaning brass finishes to maintain the quality, and with regular maintenance, the finish of your brass assets should last for years.
Perhaps the most traditional of finishes, polished brass is a longstanding classic. This warm golden finish has a highly reflective surface.
Shades of blue, green and turquoise provide a stunning backdrop for brass but (as seen below) brass can also work perfectly against warmer colours.
Nothing quite compliments brushed brass fixtures and fittings like green. Green tiles, green painted walls, in any shade of green, will help bring out the vibrancy of the brushed brass finish in the most dreamy of ways. A small pop of colour with a white base palette is a great way to create on on-trend bathroom.
Aged Brass: Classic brass with a matte coating for a timeless vintage-inspired look. Brushed Satin Brass: A gold-toned matte brass; pairs well with our Aged Brass. Old Brass: Slightly darker than Aged Brass, Old Brass features a satin-brushed finish.
Does this mean brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze are out of style? Nope. And in even better news, there's no need to replace all the metals in your kitchen all at once anymore. Because mixed metals in the kitchen create a curated look in the kitchen that is so 2023.
Although brushed gold and brushed brass finishes are very similar, there are some subtle differences between the pair. Put simply, brushed gold fixtures and fittings feature a slightly warmer, brighter underlying shade.
Brass and gold do have similar colours, however gold is shinier and carries a more yellow tone. Brass has a slightly duller tone and isn't quite vibrant. The slight dulled tone of brass makes it much more suitable for most homes as gold can be very over bearing.
Timeless Kitchen Hardware
Brass is the most timeless metal, in my opinion, and if you choose unlacquered brass hardware, it will only get prettier with time.
Limescale can accumulate over time and tarnish the brushed brass material, making the removal process more challenging. If there is only a light layer of limescale, you can utilize the same 50/50 vinegar and water solution used for cleaning water spots.
TIMELESS KITCHEN FINISHES
When it comes to faucet finishes, look to Arctic® Stainless or Polished Nickel.
Gold and Brass
Gold is getting an added boost thanks to this year's trend of black and gold, which is especially popular in this year's resurgence of Art Deco. The warm look of gold and brass creates an inviting atmosphere that is also timeless and luxurious.
Mixing Metals in the Kitchen
Bronze, stainless steel, nickel, and black are among the most popular finishes. Brass continues to be popular, but we also are seeing a shift to a gold color that's a little less yellow. (Check out Stoll's satin gold finish for a great alternative).