The warm finish transforming modern
homes, Aged Brushed Copper!
September 2026
If you’ve noticed more interiors leaning towards bronzed, warm tones, you’re not alone. After years of cool minimalist palettes with chrome dominated details, homeowners are reintroducing warmth and depth. Gainsborough’s Aged Brushed Copper (ABC) finish is a textured soft bronze finish that is emerging as the standout choice in modern homes. It’s subtle, detailed and versatile – making it an easy way to add personality without overwhelming the space.
Use this finish to add charm and authenticity to your interiors, linking styles that are more elaborate with architectural detailing such as Art Deco, Federation or Maximalism. Interior designer Jenni Robin offers a comprehensive breakdown on how to achieve these three key interior styles.
Art Deco
The decadence of the 1920-30’s brought geometric patterns, metals, highly textured fabrics and lacquered surfaces. Soften these striking design elements with the feminine tones of Aged Brushed Copper hardware.
Consider black and white bathrooms, checkerboard floor patterns, mixed metals; brass, stainless steel and copper.
Federation
A design trend originated during the early 1900’s, as Australia unified its states and territories to form our country. This style is being reinvented with modern appreciation and dedication to embrace history, character and charm of yesteryear.
A Federation home will often be constructed of red brick featuring connection to outdoors with beautiful verandas. Add Aged Brushed Copper to enhance the warmth of other materials.
Maximalism
Embrace layering with bold colour, pattern and excess in this design style which directly moves against stark, cold, and empty interiors. Combine different aesthetics to create a truly unique space, however it should be intentional and carefully curated.
Given the ability to mix so many ideas into this trend, why not add Aged Brushed Copper to liven up your doors.
The ABC finish continues to grow in popularity with the rise in bronzed detailing across many renovation televisions shows. Take inspiration from these programs where contestants select bronze tapware to match their hardware creating consistency throughout the home.
The Gainsborough Avant range can help bring your vision to life as we have our take on the iconic finish.
Avant lever styles in Aged Brushed Copper
Avant Rivera Passage
Lever Set
Avant Rivera Privacy
Lever Set
Avant Sierra Passage
Lever Set
Avant Sierra Privacy
Lever Set
To continue the bronze feel throughout the home, look to compliment your Avant levers with Gainsborough’s range of ABC accessories, creating a comforting consistency that’ll have your guests talking.
If you have been thinking of dipping your toes into bronzed hardware look to the Gainsborough Avant range of internal levers with matching accessories in Aged Brushed Copper as you first step to adding warmth back into your space.
Internal Hardware Accessories in Aged Brushed Copper
Circular Privacy Sliding
Cavity Set
75mm Tube
Wall Stop
730 Series Rectangular
Flush Pull
Rectangular Flush
Pull
