INCORPORATING A ‘LIVING FINISH’
life cycle of fixtures that will acquire a patina or will a fixed finish that will maintain its original look fit their tastes and lifestyle better. As Alisha notes, most people want their homes to be a place where they feel relaxed, and visitors feel welcome. That translates into a personalized version of décor and layout that is “up-to-date but cozy.” Whether that design approach is referred to as modern farmhouse or “no matter what we call it” Alisha is confident that the demand for this aesthetic isn’t going away
The design term for metallics that patina over time is a “living finish.” Alisha notes this is a natural process, but in her experience, many clients do not understand that these alloy-based materials darken as they age and assume there is something wrong with the finish of sinks and fixtures created from these substances. An informed client is a happy client and it’s important that before introducing materials that have a living finish, you understand what to expect over time. Alisha and her team make sure to enquire whether each client understands the beauty and
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