When it comes to home design, choosing lighting is one of the critical steps. It sets the tone, creates an atmosphere, and highlights the important elements in a space. In recent years, designers and private clients alike have been falling in love with one classic metal again – brass. But why brass? Here are 5 reasons that make brass the perfect choice and much more than a passing trend.
1. Durability and Longevity: An Investment for Years to Come The most notable advantage of brass is its durability. Unlike other metals, brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) does not rust. This property makes it ideal for the Israeli climate. A brass light fixture is not a purchase for a year or two; it is an item that can accompany you for decades to come, maintaining its structural integrity and becoming part of the design heritage of the home.
2. Character that improves over time (patina) This is perhaps the most magical feature of brass. Instead of wearing out, it develops. Over time, with natural exposure to air, brass develops a "patina" – a natural protective layer that changes its hue from shiny gold to a deeper and richer shade, sometimes to a bronze-brown. Each light fixture develops its own unique patina, which tells a story and makes it a true one-of-a-kind item. At PleeZ, you can choose whether to receive it in a natural, shiny finish, or in an "aged" finish that we created for you in the studio.
3. Warmth and luxurious tone Brass has a warm, golden hue that no other metal has. It brings a sense of luxury, elegance, and warmth to the space, in contrast to the colder tones of chrome or nickel. The light reflected from it is soft and pleasant, and it blends harmoniously with a wide range of design styles – from modern minimalism, through industrial style to rustic or boho-chic design.
4. Design Versatility Brass is an easy-to-process material, allowing for an endless variety of shapes and designs – from clean, straight lines to organic, rounded shapes. Our ability to work with the material at a studio level at PleeZ allows for flexibility and full customization, so you can have a light fixture that fits your vision and space exactly.
5. Simple maintenance Contrary to popular belief, maintaining brass is simple. For regular cleaning, a dry, soft cloth is sufficient. If you want to restore its original shine, you can use special gentle polishes. But many choose to let it age gracefully, and enjoy the natural beauty of the process.
Summary : Choosing brass is a choice of quality, character, and timeless design. It is a material that brings soul to a space, which is why we love working with it so much.
