1. Use vinegar and salt You might have heard about cleaning with vinegar, but it's also one of the most effective household ingredients to age brass naturally and easily.

There’s a new trophy kitchen in town, and it looks like a very old one, with hand-painted cabinets in rich colors and dull brass hardware with an antique patina. Maybe it’s the “Downton ...

But for those of us who didn’t make a separate line item in our budget for brass (who are you?), there’s a better way to get the look: Buy a faucet in a cheaper (read: less trendy) finish and ...

Dawna Gillespie discusses her copper and brass jewelry in her home studio, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Ransom Canyon. "It's relevant to our lives, as we oxidize and patina over time," Gillespie ...

Competition: Dezeen has teamed up with Tetra, an online shop dedicated to smoking accessories, to give readers the chance to win a patinated brass lighter case.

“The exposed dovetail joinery enhances the feel of the craftsmanship,” the designer says. The unlacquered brass faucet echoes the new, straight lines and will patina quickly from the salt air.