Verdigris cabinet hardware is a unique way to upgrade your home hardware and introduce new color into your decorating scheme. Verdigris is a green coating or patina that is usually created when a surface such as brass, bronze and especially copper is exposed to air or seawater. Verdigris was the best source of pigment for green paint and was popular in ancient Greece. An early method of creating Verdigris pigment was hanging copper plates over hot vinegar in a sealed pot.
Verdigris cabinet hardware in a wonderful way to introduce this weathered effect into your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. Depending on the design of the cabinet knob or pull, Verdigris finish can be very obvious or extremely subtle with just hints of green. Popular patterns include leaf designs, frogs and lizards, Celtic designs and flowers. Outdoor themes are great for Verdigris because it is an effect that happens many times to outdoor hardware, especially in gardens.
Verdigris cabinet hardware is produced today – allowing you to incorporate it into your home. It is a great way to create a common theme in one room or your entire house. It can also transform otherwise boring cabinets or furniture into unique pieces – but be sure to follow a few steps. First, create a common theme by using similar designs for all your cabinet knobs. Second, remember Verdigris cabinet hardware is custom finished by hand so slight variations may occur in the finishes between knobs. Note: By using a common theme such as nature or Celtic throughout your entire home you can replace other hardware such as doorknob sets and lighting and further enhance your new theme. Consult with an interior designer or check out a home decorating magazine for additional help.
Verdigris cabinet hardware is available online as well as in many home decorating catalogs. Search for pewter construction and be sure to ask questions. When you work with Verdigris cabinet hardware is a fun approach to redecorating and reflecting your unique personality. These Verdigris cabinet knobs are available online through LookintheAttic & Company and they offer free design assistance and help.
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