Interiors – What Style, What’s Practical, And What Are The Ironmongery Finishes Available?

Picking out the right furniture, décor and accessories for your home is certainly not an easy process.  Unless you know exactly what you want, normally there’s quite a bit of thought that goes into it. For those who might seem a little unsure of what they should be considering, here’s a few pointers to break it down.

Style

Style is something that is personal to each and every one of us, and whilst several tastes might not be too dissimilar,it’s about how you pull the look together that makes style completely unique. Like all first impressions it’s important to make the right one at first glance. If you’re someone who takes pride on the way your home is presented, then style is a big factor when it comes to the interior of the property. The great thing about style is that whilst it evolves over time,the basic concept to several different looks almost remains the same.

Practicality

Like some would say “it’s not always about looks”, and whilst this might be the initial idea when shopping for items and decor for the house, you should also consider the practical aspects. When you purchase an item for your property not only do you want it to look good, but it needs to be something that you can utilise efficiently for its correct purpose. As an investment it needs to also be able to stand the test of time so that you’re not having to replace it after a mere few years. Accessories are the only exemption to this, as you can update the colour accents within the accessories as much as you like. It’s a cheaper way to refresh your property without having to spend a small fortune.

Ironmongery

Going hand in hand with style the type of ironmongery used throughout the property can make a huge difference. Certain styles and finishes of ironmongery can really tie a look together effortlessly, and these days you have a range of finishes to choose from. Lacquered metal finishes can provide a slight shine, and the finish is maintained until the lacquer eventually wears down.They have a shorter lifespan then say their counterparts the ‘living and waxed finishes’ which are unlacquered and are known to age more gracefully overtime. In fact these finishes can be a particular favourite for those looking for a mature look, with little maintenance needed, only a little beeswax from time to time. You can get the following living special finishes; Satin Brass Waxed, Antique Brass Waxed, Brushed Antique Brass Waxed, Applied Bronze Waxed, Dark Bronze Waxed, Polised Brass, Fine Antique Brass, New Bronze Waxed.

Hopefully by now you will have a better understanding of what to look for when decorating your property, and for more information about the different styles and finishes of Ironmongery, have a look at a company called A&H Brass. They are a London based Ironmongers who have both a commercial and online store for your convenience.