Everything old is new again – and if you keep up with interior design trends, you know that brass and glass hardware, lighting and faucets are hot right now. Since updating your hardware is the easiest way to keep your space looking contemporary and fresh, we’re sharing some inspiration photos from Emtek.

This beautiful beach house was the third annual Idea House built in partnership with This Old House. The brass hardware beautifully complements the blue cabinets and exterior doors. Take a virtual 3D tour of the home.

Blogger Julie Blanner shared her powder room renovation with Emtek glass knobs. Glass knobs were widely used in the early 1920s due to metal shortages during WW1 and continued through the Great Depression. Now restyled, they look modern and vintage at the same time.

In remodeling this kitchen, Greg Birman wasn’t afraid to mix cabinet hardware. The glass front doors use glass knobs, while the panel doors and drawers use brass knobs and pulls. Together with the modern gray finish, this kitchen is contemporary and inviting.