Brass Finishes

Time to ramp up the brass.

Brass finishes are being reinvented as we know it. The fusion of transitional modern style has created a petri dish of creativity, inspiration, and beauty with this recycled finish color. While you may think of brass as old fashioned, there are new ways to make it a staple in your space.

Where brass was originally a bright, “in your face” finish, it has been toned down to appear more subtle and elegant. Adding a hint of warmth underneath the dampened brassiness makes for a perfect touch of bold flair. Dahlia incorporates this classy twist by using a satin brass finish, which provides a sense of timelessness to plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware. We utilize Kohler as a great source for timeless finishes.

If you’re someone that takes boldness with a grain of salt, no worries! Brass finishes are perfect for mixing metals, which means you don’t need to commit to an all or nothing approach. Think of one metal being your base metal, which will help ensure harmony with the entire culmination of the design, while the second metal is considered an accent. Kitchens are a perfect place to use this technique as you have a larger variety of options to play with. For example, a two-toned kitchen could use two different cabinet hardware colors in the same space.

Another great way to use a brass finish as an accent color is through lighting fixtures. Sometimes lighting solutions can get lost in the background, but they have the ability to empower a space just as easily as any other design element. If used right, a few light fixtures may be all you need to showcase your bold brass feature!

Depending on the item, brass finishes can also appear more modern than other applications. If you select a brass vanity faucet that has a rather ornate design, it may appear more traditional. Likewise, selecting a faucet with a modernized composition will provide the bold touch you’ve been looking for. This flexibility with different design variable makes brass finishes even more sought after.

In the end, recycling past trends doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Reinventing them to fit modern day design preferences can make for a beautifully bold composition, especially for plumbing and lighting fixtures. Less can mean more when choosing brass finishes as an accent metal, and you get bonus points for mixing metals too!

How are you going to use brass finishes in your space?