brass care
What Is Unlacquered Brass? The Complete Guide to the Living Finish
Unlacquered brass is raw, uncoated solid brass that develops a natural patina over time. Unlike lacquered brass, it a...
THE BRASS JOURNAL
Stories from the Atelier
Craft guides, design inspiration, and the art of living with brass.
brass care
How to Care for Unlacquered Brass: The Definitive Maintenance Guide
Unlacquered brass is remarkably low-maintenance when you understand what it needs — and what to avoid. This guide cov...
artisan
The Art of Moroccan Brass: How Our Marrakech Artisans Work
In the medinas of Marrakech, master craftsmen have been working brass by hand for centuries. This is the story of how...
bathroom design
Brass vs. Chrome vs. Nickel: Which Finish Is Right for Your Bathroom?
Choosing a metal finish for your bathroom is one of the most consequential design decisions you will make — it affect...
bathroom design
How to Style Brass Fixtures in a Modern Bathroom
Brass and contemporary design are not opposites — when done well, brass fixtures give a modern bathroom the warmth an...
brass care
The Patina Timeline: What to Expect from Your Brass Fixtures Over Time
One of the most common questions we receive is: what will my brass fixtures look like in a year? In five years? In tw...
brass fixtures
Brass Fixtures in the Kitchen: A Complete Styling Guide
The kitchen is where brass fixtures make perhaps their most dramatic impact. From faucets to cabinet pulls to pot rac...
bathroom
How to Choose the Right Brass Mirror for Your Space
A brass mirror is one of the most versatile and impactful pieces you can add to a room. But with so many shapes, size...
interior design
Moroccan Interior Design: Key Principles and How to Apply Them
Moroccan design is one of the world's great interior traditions — a synthesis of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French...
architects
The Trade Program: Why Interior Designers Choose Northgrove
Interior designers and architects who specify Northgrove fixtures for their projects gain access to exclusive trade p...
brass
5 Rooms That Are Transformed by Brass Lighting
Brass pendant lamps and wall sconces do something that no other light fitting can: they add warmth to the light itsel...
bathroom
Zellige Tiles and Brass Fixtures: The Perfect Pairing
Zellige tiles and unlacquered brass fixtures are the two defining elements of the Moroccan aesthetic in contemporary ...
brass care
How to Restore Brass Fixtures: From Tarnished to Beautiful
Whether you have inherited old brass fixtures or simply want to refresh pieces that have developed more patina than y...
bathroom design
Designing a Luxury Bathroom on a Budget: Where Brass Makes the Biggest Impact
You do not need to spend a fortune to create a bathroom that feels genuinely luxurious. The secret is knowing where t...
brand story
The Northgrove Story: Craft, Heritage, and the Future of Brass
Northgrove was founded on a simple belief: that the best hardware is made by hand, from solid materials, by craftsmen...