Oh, brass. It's rare that we see you in contemporary kitchens. But when we do, it can be absolutely wonderful. Take, for instance, this gorgeous kitchen near Brooklyn's Prospect Park:
Designed by the borough's Workstead interior designers, brass shows up in the fixtures, the vent hood, cabinet door hardware, and even on the switch plate. It's not that yellow, gaudy lacquered stuff, but an aged-looking brass with patina. Mix such a beautiful finish with clean, contemporary lines and the result is simply brilliant.
What do you think of brass in the kitchen? Are you a polished chrome or brushed stainless fan or do you think brass has its place?
Related: Yes or No? Brass Hardware in a Modern Kitchen
(Images: Workstead)
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Brass has been a design "no no" for quite awhile now. Seems it's due for a return. We'll get used to looking at anything if it's done well. ;o)
Who cares about the brass, that wood end cap to the counter is ah-mazing!
I'm with FANCYD! I want a counter like that!
Brass is tough to take care of, but I've always liked it. I don't get how it's been a "no no" and why it's so rare in kitchens, but I guess you can' really understand trends and fashion.
Brass is nice to look at. But I don't want it in my house, you would have to have so much of it to make it look nice. I think it would clash easily with many of the stainless things in most kitchens today. What I do want is that clever use of under-stairs space with those custom cabinets. I dig how the fridge just blends right in!
Bonus points = this is not your shiny, '80s brass. That stuff sucks. I don't mind the matte, brushed look.
I think it's beautiful! Personally, I'm getting really sick of stainless steel and straight lines. I'm starting to really enjoy a more antique, rustic look.
I agree with Keltrue - brushed brass is SO much nicer than the shiny stuff. This is the same reason why the boy and I love thrift stored brass candle sticks because they get that patina of age on them (but aren't green) that gives off that wonderfully matte, but still kind of glowing look.
I would recommend sticking to new fixtures (with NSF stamps) ! Older brass faucets may contain leachable lead.
We used unvarnished brass in the kitchens and bathrooms of our first house remodel -- back in 1991. I had come across some folks who sold antique brass objects and cast iron tubs, and fell in love with the beauty of matte brass, whose patina develops over time. (Plus, I actually liked turtle-waxing them!)
Guess I was waaaaay ahead of my time.
An added note -- white and yellow metals combine beautifully. Look at that picture of the stainless stove with brass accents: gorgeous. (and look at Elektra home espresso lever machines)
wow. just wow.