How to choose the right brass hardware finish

Brass hardware, such as brass door handles and brass shelf brackets, can look stunning in any home. However, how do you choose the right brass finish? There’s polished brass hardware, satin brass hardware and even antique brass hardware, and all of these will give your interiors a different feel. So, it’s important to choose the right one for your home. To give you a helping hand, we are comparing these brass hardware finishes today.

Polished Brass Hardware.

polished brass bathroom hardware

Pros: Stunning finish that will suit both contemporary and traditional homes.

Cons: Doesn’t conceal fingerprints, needs to be cleaned more often.

The classic brass finish – shiny, bright and beautiful. Polished brass hardware, such as Polished Brass Cylinder Door Stop with Rose, features a stunning reflective surface that will make any dark surfaces stand out. So, if you have dark kitchen cupboards, go for polished brass hardware. Polished brass is a traditional finish that will look stunning in conventional homes but will also be a great finishing accent for contemporary homes.

Polished Brass Cylinder Door Stop with Rose

Satin Brass Hardware.

satin brass kitchen handles

Pros: Conceals fingerprints, adds character, suitable for modern properties.

Cons: Can vary in colours between manufacturers.

Satin brass hardware is a more modern version of the traditional polished brass hardware. You will see satin brass hardware in more modern homes and stylish commercial spaces, such as restaurants and hotels. This finish has a velvety lustre that can appear both flat and glossy – adding charm and character to properties. At Ironmongery Experts, we stock a wide range of satin brass hardware, including:

Satin Brass Square Section Block Cabinet Handle

Satin PVD Brass Crown Knurled Style Lever on Rose

Burlington Satin Brass Piccadilly Knurled Cupboard Knob

Marcus Heritage Brass Satin Brass Handrail Bracket

Antique Brass Hardware.

antique brass door handle

Pros: Ideal for traditional and vintage interiors, offers character.

Cons: Might not be the right choice for highly modern interiors.

This finish perfectly balances deep and rich brown hues with soft golden tones to give brass hardware a darker, aged appearance. Whether your property has a traditional interior design or you are going to a vintage style, go for antique brass hardware – it will complement the rest of your home. It offers character and warmth. We stock a variety of antique brass ironmongery, including: