Interiors

Design Direction: Crazy About Brass Accents

byTeam GM

6 years ago

Luxe gold-tone accents have really shown that they deserve a place in the décor world over the past year or two, and they’re not stepping out of the spotlight anytime soon! While brass may have had its moment back in the day with more traditional pieces, it’s back once again—and this time with an über modern update. Let’s just say brass accents have claimed their place in our spaces for 2018, and we’re A-OK with it.

This trend is not only versatile and ready to be mixed into all sorts of design styles, from boho to mid-century modern and beyond, but in our opinion, it also adds just the right amount of luxury to any space. And the best part? There are literally endless ways to incorporate these metallic touches into your decor. We’re seeing brass pop up in every form we can think of—hardware, lighting, furniture, decorative objects, and more—you name it, it probably comes in brass. So today, we’re rounding up a few brass pieces we have our eye on lately, and we hope you love them just as much as we do. Shop our picks below, and get ready to add a little luxe to your living room (and bathroom, and bedroom, and every other room in the house)…

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1. Paloma Brass Bar Cart, $449

Don’t know where to start? In our opinion, if you add anything with a brass finish to your space, make it a glam bar cart like this one. Trust us, it’ll immediately elevate the presentation of your cocktails (and anything else that gets the privilege of being placed on it).

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2. Alpha Brass 30” Bar Stool, $229

We love the look of brass in the dining room and kitchen, and these bar stools fit the bill perfectly. We just can’t get enough of that geometric flair…

3. Polished Brass Boxes, $52 - $72 each

There’s something so charming about adding a trinket box or two to your shelf, table, or bookcase, and these polished brass ones are the perfect marriage of nostalgic and modern. Plus, the range in sizes means you can find the perfect one to fit your space, or stack them all.

4. Brass Parabola Dining Table, $2,299.95

Hello chic! Does a more glamorous dining room table exist? Brass and marble are a match made in heaven, and this table makes that very clear. (Plus, it’s on sale!)

5. Rubin Mirror, $1,202

There are quite literally hundreds of brass mirrors on the market, but we immediately fell in love with the simplicity and versatility of this one. Not to mention, those brass stud details are giving us major nautical vibes.

6. Nadija Shelf, $810

A good bookshelf is a must in any office or living room, and one with a brass finish adds an elegant and luxurious touch to any space. It will immediately breathe new life into whatever pieces you decide to display on it, and the step shelves on this one add interest, while still keeping things minimal. (The Swimming Pool - framed in medium)

7. Wire Frame Dining Chair, $179

Another perfect pair: brass and velvet! We love the subtle pop of brass on this wire frame dining chair, and the ink blue velvet gives the whole piece a super luxe look. But don’t limit yourself to just the dining room with this one—we think it would make a pretty stunning seat at your desk or vanity, too.

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8. Maclyn Brass Fireplace Screen, $219

Gone are the days of black, soot-covered fireplace screens. We love this modern update to such a functional piece. It’s quite the statement-maker, don’t you think?

9. Jonathan Adler Thebes Stool, $953

A couple of glam stools in the living room or at the end of the bed is one of our favorite design details to add to a space, and right now we have our eye on this leather and brass style. Chic, simple, AND functional—what’s not to love?

10. Sunbeam Stands (Set of 3), $150

Last, but not least on our list, these decorative sunbeams are the perfect way to add a little burst of sunshine to your space. The array in sizes makes them super versatile, and those little agate details in the center add a majorly glam touch.

Have you incorporated any brass accents into your space yet? Which of these picks from our list are you going to scoop up?

You can’t go wrong with any of these pieces, if you ask us. So get shopping…

Xx Team GM

Photos: 1.Lemon Stripes; 2. Mrs. Lilien; & 3. Sivan Ayla