A softer metallic glow.
Brushed bronze, brass and carefully balanced accents.
Warm metal can connect lighting, hardware and bathroom details.
Cosentino’s 2026 commentary includes brushed metals within a more tactile material palette. Gessi’s finish library offers examples such as Warm Bronze Brushed PVD and Brass Brushed PVD; a product range illustrates possibilities rather than proving market adoption.
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For a Jakarta home
Choose a lead metal finish and repeat it selectively in lighting, door furniture or bathroom fittings. Pair bronze-toned details with timber and pale stone for a warm contrast. Compare physical samples from different suppliers rather than assuming that finishes with the same name will match.
Before you specify
Solid metal, plated finishes, PVD coatings and living finishes are not interchangeable. Ask about cleaning, wear, patina and replacement parts for the exact product. The photograph is a studio archive reference, not a manufacturer-approved finish sample.
Sources & context
- Cosentino · Design Trends 2026 ↗ (source, opens in a new tab)2026 commentary · reviewed 9 November 2026
- Gessi · Official Finish Library ↗ (source, opens in a new tab)Product reference · reviewed 9 November 2026
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