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Notes on living with solid brass. How to choose the right size, hang it at the right height, care for its patina and light every room with warmth, so you get it right the first time.

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Brass chandelier over a dining table set with brass Christmas decorations
Brass Christmas Decorations: Warm Ideas for Every Room
Ideas for brass Christmas decorations on the mantel, the dining table and in every room. Plus finishes, colors and care tips for holiday brass lighting that lasts. Read more...
Black and brass chandelier with brass globes over a dining table
Black and Brass Chandelier Ideas: Styles, Sizes and Pairings
How to choose, size and style a black and brass chandelier, with ideas for pendants, sconces, wall colors and finishes. Read more...
Vintage brass chandelier with bell shades over a dining table
Vintage Brass Chandelier Guide: Eras, Styles and Sizing
How to choose a vintage brass chandelier: what separates vintage, antique and retro, the main styles by era, how to size it and how to get a naturally aged brass... Read more...
Gold vanity light in solid brass and marble above a bathroom mirror
Gold Vanity Light or Brass? How to Choose for Your Bathroom
Most gold vanity lights are brass, plating or paint. Here is how to choose a finish that lasts and how to size and hang your fixture. Read more...
Brass glass globe chandelier over a dining table, one of the best dining room lighting ideas
Dining Room Lighting Ideas: 8 Brass Looks for Every Table
Eight dining room lighting ideas in solid brass, from globe and linear chandeliers to pendants, sconces and buffet lamps, with sizes and hanging heights for every table. Read more...
Are brass light fixtures in style: a brass globe chandelier over a dining table
Are Brass Light Fixtures in Style? What to Know in 2026
Brass light fixtures are firmly in style in 2026. Here is which finishes and shapes feel current, which look dated and how to use brass in every room. Read more...