Design

Discover How Newport Brass Faucets and Fittings Lend Character and Style to a Room

Many of the brand’s exquisite finishes require hand-buffing, which leaves subtle surface striations and makes each element inherently unique

By Ryan Waddoups

July 6, 2026

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Modern kitchen with marble countertops, bar stools, two wine glasses, and abstract sculpture in the corner. — The Muncy kitchen bridge pull-down faucet and prep/bar faucet, both in satin nickel, add an artful sheen to a kitchen defined by monolithic volumes. Photo: Courtesy of Newport Brass

In kitchens and baths, the right piece of hardware can distinguish the character of a room through a luxurious design or a sumptuous finish. For nearly four decades, Newport Brass has expertly wielded its namesake material to create faucets and fixtures that subtly elevate any space. Brass’s innate durability, warmth, and capacity to hold detail underpin the entire Newport Brass portfolio, which is made by artisans in California.

Modern bathroom with freestanding tub, floating vanity, large plant, and glass shower in sunlit space. — The East Linear exposed tub and hand shower in polished nickel add a sculptural moment to the bath. Photo: Courtesy of Newport Brass

Each piece moves through the hands of multiple craftspeople, from machining—where brass is brazed, bent, and knurled—to precision finishing, polishing, and assembly. Many of the brand’s 22 exquisite finishes require hand-buffing, which leaves subtle surface striations and makes each element inherently unique.

Modern bathroom with marble sink, gold fixtures, hanging lights, and decorative vase with greenery on dark walls. — Designer Kristina Vance accented a Calabasas powder room’s stone counter with a stained bronze faucet. Photo: Courtesy of Newport Brass

Luxurious bathroom with copper bathtub, green tile backsplash, skylight, and elegant fixtures under soft lighting. — For a home in San Jose, California, Woodcliff Builders paired a bronze tub and a hand shower in the uncoated polished brass living finish. Photo: Courtesy of Newport Brass

“Luxury used to mean bold statement pieces,” says Celine Kwok Garland, lead industrial designer at Newport Brass. “Today, it’s more personal, defined by how a fixture feels and how naturally it complements the space around it.”