This next trend in kitchens is one that many of us have seen before, and perhaps are not too ready to see it come back? But it’s true, Brass is Back!
Brass in the 21st century-image via Quintessence blog-Miles Redd in Veranda
We’ve seen chrome, brushed nickel, and oil rubbed bronze on our kitchen hardware, and of course, stainless steel for our appliances. They are all still around, and still look good. But new again is brass and it’s definitely back and looking crisp again.
How does it show up in the 21st century? Let’s take a look:
Mixed with stainless…after all, if Rolex can mix silver and gold, why can’t you?
mixed, brass with stainless-image via the Mustard Ceiling Blog
You will see brass in plumbing fixtures, in traditional kitchens…
brass plumbing fixtures in a traditional silhouette-image via the Essence of the Good Life
…as well as modern.
modern fixtures-image via dwell magazine
in sinks
fabulous brass sink, towel rack and plumbing fixtures-image via the Right Bank
even in vents!
yes, brass vents-image via the Kitchen blog
In lighting fixtures and hardware.
brass in lighting fixtures-image via Beck Design Blog
and check out vintage brass utensils.
originally found on etsy, now sold out
Yes, brass is back with a vengeance. And to me it looks great mixed up with other metals.
mix up your metals-image via No Minimalists There blog
What do you say? Are you in with the idea of brass? or out? Leave me a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
And read about the other kitchen trends here:
- Part 1 Old World Charm
- Part 2 Outside/Inside
- Part 3 Industrial
- Part 4 Small and Mighty Kitchens
- Part 5 Brass is Back right here!
- Part 6 Brilliant White Appliances by Miele
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