10 easy ways to age brass with household items for the perfect antique patina – some of these may surprise you

Green and marble kitchen with sage green cabinetry, marble countertop, backsplash and shelf, green walls, marble sink, brass hardware, artwork on shelf, wall lights.

There's nothing better than finding a beautiful brass antique to add a timeless feel to your interiors. As a lover of all things vintage, this got me thinking, what if there was a way to give newer brass pieces that vintage patina?

I spoke to interior design and home experts and they seriously delivered with 10 smart ways to age brass including surprising methods like using eggs, lemon, vinegar or coffee. Turns out many items already in your pantry are perfect patina-making ingredients.