What to do with those shiny brass fixtures?

By Nancy March 15th, 2010

Well, don’t be so quick to get rid of them now! Everything eventually makes some kind of comeback, and shiny brass is on the horizon, albeit in a slightly warmer tone of gold.

The following is by Jackie Jordan, the director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams:

At the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, I was unexpectedly inspired by the gold plumbing fixtures showcased by Kohler and wondered to myself, “Can this finish really make a comeback?” My answer, without hesitation, is a resounding “Yes!”

The highly appealing and stylish matte and polished gold fixtures had a tone of 24-karat warmth that’s a far cry from brass. The sleek modern designs make them absolutely worthy of consideration. Shown in combination with contemporary honed white basins, I could picture them as the star of the show in a master bath that’s decked out with gleaming black counters and floors, modern white cabinetry, and soft gray walls for a simple, modern appeal, or with watery pale aqua walls to create a tranquil retreat.

I was told these fixtures are a hit in India, but painfully slow to be accepted here in the United States. However, I believe one should have the vision and foresight to not get caught up in sameness. Venture ahead without trepidation ― embrace gold again!