Looking for an easy, affordable way to inject your home with a high dose of class and luxury? Then there’s arguably no better option than antique brass hardware, a classic, timeless option that never truly goes out of style, that is currently experiencing a new wave of popularity.
As you’ll come to see in this blog, there’s much to love about the style of hardware that your grandparents and great-grandparents may have had in their homes. And given just how beloved antique brass hardware is, there’s every chance that your grandchildren will have it in their homes too.
It Looks Great
The most immediately obvious benefit of antique brass hardware is that it looks amazing. It provides a warm aesthetic that matches well with many different decor types, including traditional and modern designs, and materials, particularly other earthy materials such as marble and wood.
Plus, in an age when homeowners are more focused than ever on making their homes look and feel unique, antique brass hardware stands out thanks to the slight variations that occur with each piece. When you buy an antique brass door handle, you can be pretty confident that it’ll be one of a kind.
It’s Highly Durable
Today, we celebrate antique brass hardware mostly because it looks fantastic. In the past, it was a go-to option among those who could afford it because of its immense durability. Provided you buy from a reputable company, you should find that the hardware has pride of place in your home for as long as you want it to, no matter how much you put it through its paces. That’s because brass is known to be highly effective at resisting corrosion, warping, and other issues that can impact the look and functionality of hardware. So while it may be slightly more expensive than iron, it’s nearly always worth the additional cost if you plan on staying in your home for a long time.
It Gets Better With Time
In most cases, homeowners expect that whatever they add to their properties probably won’t look quite as good five years down the line compared with how it looks on the first day it was installed. But with brass hardware, the opposite is true. It gets better with time. This is why some brands, such as Corston, age their products by hand before they make them available for sale. This is partly why the premium brass designs by Corston are so popular; they already have the aged look out of the box. Plus, since the brass will continue to react with the air and moisture around it once it’s in place, you’ll find that it continues to age well for as long as it’s in the home.
It’s a Sustainable Option
With more homeowners than ever concerned about climate change, antique brass hardware stands out as a sustainable option that can minimize a property owner’s carbon footprint. Not only is brass long-lasting, but it can also be melted down and repurposed, making it one of the most sustainable options on the market.