PHOTO AND PROJECT: EMILY MANGUS INTERIORS
PHOTO AND PROJECT: EMILY MANGUS INTERIORS
PHOTO AND PROJECT: EMILY MANGUS INTERIORS
PHOTO AND PROJECT: EMILY MANGUS INTERIORS
Emily Mangus of Emily Mangus Interiors uses metallic hardware in her designs. “For a while it was solely gold, but mixing metals with gold is a strong trend right now,� she says. She likes the look of contrast when using metallic features; for example, she might pair matte black oil-rubbed fixtures with natural-looking white walls. Warm metals like brass, gold, copper and bronze come in different finishes, and it is helpful to be familiar with some terminology when selecting hardware. These finishes are produced
in much the same way as jewelry is crafted. A polished finish is created by using polishing compounds and a fast-spinning brush to smooth out the gold surface. Brushed finishes are created by brushing a fine-grit surface in one direction against the gold. The varying applications of buffing and grinding result in the subtle difference of the finishes. Oxidizing and patinating occur chemically in copper and brass. Oxidized copper and brass are typically blackish, green or blue, and harden like a thick crust.
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