If the glow of polished brass feels too elegant, refined, or even just too polished, then unlacquered brass may be the ideal choice for your next hardware purchase. What’s the Difference Between ...

What's the difference between lacquered and unlacquered brass? It's simple: Lacquered brass is finished with a clear coating that prevents tarnish, while the unlacquered iteration leaves the metal (an ...

If you live in an old house or collect old things, you know that years of use give hardware a lived-in look that can be very elegant. Handles and drawer pulls darken over time, along with vintage ...

It’s the end of the year, and this week we’re taking a look back at nine of the top stories of 2025, like this one: One of ...

Designer Lisa Henderson paired brass hardware with a contrasting Lacanche range in this kitchen. Emery Davis Photography From brass to bronze to matte black, you have options when it comes to the ...

Brass is back. With the appetite for nickel and chrome at its saturation point, brass is returning to the forefront of the design world. People are rediscovering how beautiful it is. I have amassed a ...

What was once considered, well, brassy, is now something to covet and keep. From small moments to large statements, today’s brass is tasteful and elegant — with gorgeous patina to spare. Brass is back ...

To maintain luster and prevent discoloration, the best brass cleaners can remove tarnish and polish brass in as little as one easy step. But before you start shopping it's important to note that brass ...

When Toby Young bought her one-bedroom apartment in New York’s Gramercy Park neighborhood, she knew she would have very little money to renovate the kitchen. She planned to simply paint the dark brown ...