The keys to blending beautiful aged gold finishes
Aged gold is making a splash in the world of bathroom finishes, with a stunning selection of fixtures and fittings available in this classy, understated tone.
In this article, we’ll look at the best ways to blend this fast-rising shade into your interiors to create a timelessly gorgeous bathroom aesthetic.
Learn how to style aged gold in a bathroom with the latest trends.
As chrome, stainless steel and nickel fade into the background of brassware favourites, aged gold, oil rubbed bronze and other more vibrant finishes lead the way in the bathroom industry.
Aged gold is slowly dominating the fixtures and fittings games with its subtle finish and brushed stroke aesthetic for added texture.
Aged gold adds warmth and a welcoming alternative to much cooler chrome finishes.
Aged gold exudes style and wealth; unlike the yellow gaud, bling gold we saw during the 80’s!
With an already vintage aesthetitc, the finish will not change tone over time.
Should I get lacquered or unlacquered brass?
If you’re looking for aged gold bathroom fixtures, your best opting for a lacquered brass construction.
This is because the fixtures and fittings have been treated in lacquer to ensure the finish will not alter over time.
Generally speaking, satin brass, polished brass and aged gold tends to be lacquered.
Alternatively, unlacquered brass is untreated raw brass that darkens and can develop patina as it ages/ adapts to its environment.
What is Aged Gold?
Aged gold is a type of brassy finish that has been cured to give it a duller look than polished gold brass. Aged gold has more of a matte aesthetic and has impressive durable qualities.
Here at Big Bathroom Shop, we love how much warmth and style brushed accents can bring to a bathroom.
Upgrading or swapping old chrome taps and showers for a unique finish can be a game changer for your bathroom, en-suite or cloakrooms.
If you’re interested in aged gold but unsure on how to style it, then we have plenty of interior design inspiration for you to fill your boots with. Thank us later!
Aged Gold and Green Walls
Nothing quite compliments aged gold fixtures and fittings like green.
Green tiles, green painted walls, in any shade of green, will help bring out the vibrancy of the aged gold finish in the most dreamy of ways.
A small pop of colour with a white base palette is a great way to create on on-trend bathroom.
In 2025 we are seeing green as a staple bathroom colour, and looking at the inspiration below, we aren’t surprised.
White will offer a clean, minimal feel. Whilst green tiles or walls add an element of nature and a restful feel to your space. Finish off with aged gold fixtures to add the contemporary warmth you need to complete the space.
Aged Gold and Blue Tiles
Another great hue to pair with your aged gold taps, showers and enclosure frames is blue and more specifically, blue herringbone tiles.
Blue is naturally associated with water and promotes a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
If you can ditch the bath and make your bathroom all about your shower, incorporate a blue herringbone shower wall with aged gold frame.
The minimal gold frame will pop against the cooling tones of the blue, plus herringbone tiles exude a sense of luxury and style that we can’t get enough of.
Neutral Tones and Aged Gold Fixtures
Bring in light and plenty of neutral tones and textures for a bathroom that screams a positive, relaxing space.
Of course, not forgetting aged gold, you can create a real statement with your fittings and bathroom accessories when combined with neutral hues.
In fact, we’d say brushed brass is most affective when used alongside simple, minimalistic bathroom designs and a great option for those that love a subtle interior.
Take this image, nothing but a simple curved modern freestanding aged gold tap design with a neutral lime-wash wall. The contrast between the two helps create a real, modern bathroom focal point.
Modern Rustic and Aged Gold
Like aged gold, rustic bathroom interiors are becoming increasingly popular. This perfect blend of farmhouse and contemporary will leave your bathroom feeling cosy and calm with a luxury edge.
Aged gold works effortlessly in bathroom settings like this. The gold works by bringing a modern charm to the space and provides a slice of opulence.
Not only does aged gold look great, both shower systems and bathroom taps are high quality pieces made from a hard-wearing and corrosion resistant brass construction.
We love how this bathroom has mixed and matched interiors with the vintage vanity unit, modern soft round countertop, and high rise brushed brass tap to finish off the look.
Aged Gold and Eccentric Prints
If your vibe is more on the eccentric side (accidental rhyming there), why not try something a little different?
Use your aged gold finishes to add a splash of metallic to a darker space. We’re thinking, patterned wallpaper, dark tiles and a touch of greenery.
The darkness of your base will help bring out the subtle hues of the aged gold taps, and we cannot be held responsible for how great this will look!
It’s a truly luxurious finish that looks great in shower heads, wall mounted taps, basin taps and so much more!
Rikki has a passion for interior design and an even bigger passion for writing about it. When she isn’t writing about gorgeous bathroom interiors, you’ll find her discovering all of the latest trends.
