If you've seen pics of
my house you know that I love brass hardware. And hence my design business name...White and GOLD. Yes, I love all things gold, brassy and beautiful. Now I need to clarify that I love AGED brass, not necessarily polished 70's brass, although even 70's brass sometimes has it place (very rarely). Brass has made a major comeback in fashion and interior design. I think it's classy and timeless, but not everyone shares my sentiment.
As I work on my investor home projects for the unknown buyer I get a little push back on wanting to use brass hardware in the homes. This is where you come in. I need your honest opinions - do you love, kind of like, or hate brass hardware? Would you put it in your home?
Here are some pics to help you decide...
Fashion Inspiration
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| ANDREW RAQUET |
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| NICKEY KEHOE |
I really like the aged brass they use in this bathroom. It's more subtle.
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| TRIA GIOVAN |
This classic kitchen is the kitchen of the fashion designers Mark Badgley and James Mishka (btw - do you watch Project Runway Allstars? They were just on that and I LOVE that show!). Anyway, I love how this kitchen could be from 1980 or 2012. Brass is ageless...
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BADGLEY MISHKA'S KITCHEN
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| COTTAGE LIVING |
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| MY KITCHEN |
Mixing metal finishes on hardware doesn't break any rules.
Here is a picture of my master bath hardware that mixes both chrome and brass.
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| HANSGROHE CHROME + BRASS FAUCET |
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SO...what do you think? Love it or hate it?
It's growing on me... especially in jewelry. I had a gold phase, then a very long silver phase. I just pulled out my "vintage" silver and gold watch and I'm LOVING wearing both together.... It's so fun to mix it up... in home decor too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the jewelery...not a fan of the brass in the house. It makes me laugh though because my father and I always have this argument...he refuses to move on from the really dark wood and brass of the 70's. Although, I don't mind the aged brass in the bathroom.
ReplyDeleteI love it and have some in my home! Glad it's back! :)
ReplyDeleteNot a big fan of gold or brass.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't use it in my home.
However, I do think it looks nice in the second bathroom picture you have posted.
Audrey
LOVE IT!
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DeleteNot sure how to comment normally, but I definitely love, love, love brass like crazy!
DeleteLooooooooooove it!!!!!!! Just picked out some beautiful brass hardware for my kitchen. Yummy, i say.
ReplyDeleteNot a fan....
ReplyDeleteKathy :)
Love brass, it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Just used it on my bedroom dresser!
ReplyDeleteI had it throughout my 80's classic house (came with switchplate and outlet covers too) but I've removed as much as I can and accented a lot with brushed stainless and black. My door hardware (handles and hinges) are all still brass and too costly to replace at this time. So I guess I'm a "forced mixer" but I'm not a fan of the brass look and if given a choice I'd say I'm in the "not lovin' it" camp and would prefer stainless or brushed stainless or even pewter! JMO
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