Heritage Brass Hardware for Modern Interiors
British interiors are experiencing a quiet return to character and heritage brass hardware is leading the way. Once associated purely with period properties, brass now feels strikingly relevant in modern homes thanks to thoughtful craftsmanship, softened silhouettes and finishes that age with beauty. The result? Warm, tactile, quietly luxurious spaces that feel both familiar and thoroughly modern.
Not About Nostalgia, But About Refinement
Today’s take on heritage hardware doesn’t attempt to recreate the past. Instead, classic British hardware forms - cup pulls and beaded backplates - are being reframed alongside clean cabinetry and calming palettes.
Edges are slimmer, profiles elegantly refined, proportions delicately rebalanced for today’s kitchen layouts, wider drawers and integrated appliances. Aged or satin finishes add depth without shouting for attention, catching light gently rather than gleaming.
It’s traditional craftsmanship, tailored for twenty-first-century living.
Why British Homeowners Choose Solid Brass Hardware
Solid brass continues to be a priority material because it offers:
tactile warmth
long-term durability
the ability to patinate naturally
refinishing and replating options
repairability
sustainable longevity and recyclability
Rather than replacing handles every few years, solid brass evolves beautifully with everyday use, adding richness and character to cabinetry over time, while offering a more sustainable alternative to short-life materials.
How to Pair Heritage Brass With Modern Interior Designs
Heritage brass blends effortlessly with today’s most popular UK kitchen palettes:
navy and inky blues
forest green tones
oxblood and heritage reds
St. Helier
Beautifully commanding.
St. Helier offers a modern reinterpretation of the square handle, designed to deliver both strong visual impact and refined tactility while retaining a confident, brutalist character. Its clean geometric profile is engineered with a subtle underside curve, providing enhanced comfort and a secure grip, ideal for high-use residential and commercial applications. This considered balance of form and function makes St. Helier a versatile choice for designers seeking a contemporary statement with practical performance.
Bamburgh
Precision-led design.
This family elevates the industrial aesthetic, transforming functional hardware into a striking interior detail. Its signature adjacent-ring motif offers a fresh interpretation of contemporary industrial design, seamlessly complementing both traditional and modern interiors. Ideal for designers seeking hardware that balances visual impact with refined craftsmanship.
Oxford
Simplicity with a touch of opulence.
The Oxford handle family reinterprets the popular knurling trend with larger, more refined diamond patterns. This design offers a softer, more elegant alternative to industrial knurling, delivering the luxurious craftsmanship and tactile quality that Crofts & Assinder is known for, ideal for interiors that require both style and sophistication.
Crofts & Assinder: Heritage with a Modern Sensibility
Since 1875, Crofts & Assinder has been designing and crafting exceptional hardware in Britain. Years of dedication to craftsmanship have culminated in our Special Works range, a luxury collection of solid brass hardware with meticulous attention to form, function, and finish.
With 12 bespoke finishes, Special Works delivers distinctive statement pieces that enhance any interior, from restored period homes to bold, contemporary schemes. Crofts & Assinder hardware brings authenticity and elegance to every space, creating interiors that feel rooted, personal, and timelessly stylish.
Explore our catalogue to discover our latest launches and experience the full Special Works collection.
