What Colours Go With a Brass Side Table?

Brass has a warmer, more mellow character than polished gold, and it changes over time as it develops a gentle patina. That makes it an easy metal to live with and a generous one to decorate around. Deep teal, olive and bottle green bring out its richness, oxblood and rust give it a cosy, collected feel, ink blue sharpens it, and warm whites and stone tones let it glow quietly. This guide explains how lacquered, brushed and unlacquered brass behave differently, which palettes suit each one, and how to balance brass with wood, marble, glass and other metals. We set out four colour moods you can adapt to your own home, along with advice on paint finishes, fabrics and lighting. You will also learn how to keep brass from feeling dated, how much of it a room can carry and how to look after it. A short FAQ answers the questions people ask most often....