This year, as spaces continually return to their vintage roots and have become a bit more maximalist in response to the minimalist décor movement, it’s no surprise that the metal of the moment is shiny, glimmering brass. In the 20th century, brass fixtures and details were in vogue. You may perhaps associate brass with your grandmother’s antique collection, pieces from another era that resided in a hutch. But today, brass is no longer old-fashioned and stuffy. In fact, in sleek finishes that shine, brass has become a material that looks distinctly right-now. Although brass can be seen in spaces ranging from bathrooms to bedrooms, the material looks its best when it’s spotlighted in a kitchen, and pops, even more, when it’s set against all-white or neutral surroundings. To incorporate the trend of brass fashion fixtures in your kitchen, you can weave it in through your appliances, faucets and other décor choices. These designers and Instagrammers are displaying the trend beautifully, and you can capture these brass styles right in your kitchen. Here, Sarah St. Amand Interior Design has included matching brass-detailed light fixtures in this kitchen. Featuring elegant, geometric patterning, the brass stands out amid white and gray hues, making themselves the center of attention. They also match perfectly with the brass cabinet pulls throughout. These inventive faucets are particularly lovely in shades of brass, evidenced here through a kitchen crafted by Fox Group Construction. Presented in sophisticated curves that include vintage-style knobs, this brass faucet is especially eye-catching in a sea of white and marble. Plus, it pairs wonderfully with other hints of brass, like the nearby aged brass light fixture. These barstools, brought in by designer Becki Owens, can stand all on their own, and yet, they mesh nicely with the other details in the space. With legs in polished brass, they add a vintage feel to the kitchen while also looking fresh and new. The brass accents play well with the other metal elements in the kitchen—the brushed nickel light fixtures, and the brass pulls and faucet. For those who want to capture a vintage look in their kitchens, appliances with delightful, old-time accents are a must. Brass is an ideal way to do exactly that. It was once used frequently in kitchen devices, but today, there’s something so innovative about bringing a stove with bygone brass dials and details into a kitchen. This stove with its brass touches is a charming example of this. While popular metals will come and go, centuries of use prove that brass is a metal that won’t truly go out of style anytime soon. You can ease your mind knowing that a kitchen with brass details is sure always to have a sense of timelessness.
