While the finish is matte and beautiful on all satin brass hardware, the tone of the brass itself can have slight variations among different collections so it's important to always either use items from the same collection or send us a quick email (of chat!) so we can point you to all the matching items. Now, it's important to note that not all satin brasses are created equal. The Luxe collection features a wide range of sizes, many matching knobs and two sizes of satin brass appliance handles. Our Luxe collection is a perfect example of the beauty the satin brass finish has to offer. Ultimately, we see customers use the two finishes interchangeably because you usually have to look at brushed brass very closely to find that it's not satin brass. Though the term is used interchangeably with brushed brass due to their similarities, satin brass is, in fact, a bit different from brushed brass, mainly because it does not feature the distinctive brush marks that characterize the brushed brass finish. Last but not least, another popular finish that has many fans in the design world, satin brass. Pictured: McCobb Style Mid-Century Brass Cabinet Knob Satin Brass

These designer pulls offered in a squared t-bar and round version flaunts that brushed finish for a modern and elegant look. Again, Lew's Hardware is a great example of the perfect finish. Now, as to what the finish looks like, brushed brass tends to have tiny brush marks throughout, as it someone slightly wiped the surface with steel wool. Pictured: Luna Brass Cabinet Handles Brushed Brassīrushed brass is one of the most popular finishes of the past few years and its popularity can be easily explained: this finish is modern and can make a statement without being flashy, and it can be bright and warm at the same time. Such is the case with our gorgeous Luna Brass Cabinet Handles pictured below: In such a case, it will be due to the similarity of the finish to polished brass, but it may not be solid brass.

Though not as heavy as brass, other metals can also have a beautiful finish, which will often be called polished brass. The metal is sometimes electroplated and similarly finished with a lacquer. Now, I should note that unlike the Lew's Hardware knobs and handles pictured above, which are solid brass, a similar finish is often found in hardware made of other metal alloys. Polished brass tends to be bright and shiny, and very reflective. Polished brass most often means it is solid brass that has been polished and finished with a lacquer to prevent tarnishing and patina over time. Lew's Hardware's drawer pulls and knobs are a perfect example (pictured above). Pictured: Lew's Hardware Bar Pulls in Polished Brass We will also discuss a bit of champagne bronze which is technically not called brass but it has soared in popularity among brass lovers. Hopefully, we can at least we can save you time with that step!īy way of summary, we will describe three brass finishes below: (1) Polished Brass, (2) Brushed Brass, and (3) Satin Brass. We're here to provide you with an easy and quick primer on the main brass finishes. And so you decide to go with brass because who can resist all the beautiful brass hardware on Pinterest against the gorgeous gray or navy background of a perfectly finished cabinet surface? Then you realize, brass is not just brass there is an overwhelming number of brass finishes, which is where we come in.

Nowadays, it is quite possible that your options will be chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel, matte black, oil rubbed bronze, or last but not least, brass. No hardware! You haven't selected your hardware, and you think well, where do I start? Your cabinets are arriving next week (exciting!), and then you realize.no hardware. It seems like the final stretch, you are almost done. Selecting hardware for your project can be overwhelming enough, right? I mean it's the jewelry of the home, it is so important, but there are so many options and who has the time? You just finished selecting countertops, cabinet styles, you sorted through hundreds of tones of grey (or white or navy!) paint. Below we explain the subtle difference between the various finishes found in brass cabinet hardware such as brass cabinet knobs, brass drawer pulls, brass appliance handles, and brass kitchen fixtures.

Brass patina