Heritage Brass, the market leading flagship brand of M.Marcus, has unveiled some of the key trends for architectural hardware and electrical accessories for 2027. As homeowners place greater emphasis on the finer details that bring a scheme together, hardware and electrical accessories are taking on a more considered role in interior design. From finishes to the details that add character and cohesion, Heritage Brass explores the emerging trends set to shape interiors in the year ahead.

Key Insights

For 2027, Heritage Brass has identified four key trends influencing the finer details of interior design. Silver metals are making a renewed appearance, bringing a fresh perspective to architectural finishes, while a growing appetite for nostalgia is seeing traditional details, from classic doorbells to heritage door furniture, return to the fore.

Personalisation is also becoming increasingly important, with engraved switches and bespoke finishes allowing homeowners to make their mark on every detail. Meanwhile, lighting is being given greater consideration in quieter spaces, creating atmosphere and enhancing the way these rooms are experienced.

Silver interiors: the return of cool metals

Silver metals have always had a place in people’s homes but in the past years, warmer metals such as brass and bronze have been the finish of choice. However, we’re now seeing a renewed interest in cooler metallic finishes, particularly Polished and Satin Nickel.

Nickel offers a softer, warmer alternative to Chrome. Its finishes work well alongside warmer materials, colour palettes and natural textures.

Polished Nickel’s reflective finish with honeyed grey undertones works well in both contemporary and traditional settings. Satin Nickel’s smooth and velvety texture pairs brilliantly with natural materials such as wood and stone and warm neutrals.

The trend for a uniform look across the entire home has been replaced by mixing metals, with Satin and Polished Nickel working seamlessly alongside brass and bronze.

The role of lighting in quiet spaces

There has been a change in the way people are using the space in their homes, with a focus on quiet or listening rooms, reading nooks and places to switch off.

Good lighting is fundamental to how a room feels, and a layered approach allows you to create different atmospheres within the same space. Dimmable lighting gives flexibility to adjust the intensity throughout the day.

During the winter months, there is naturally more emphasis on creating warm, inviting spaces. A dimmer switch allows you to adjust the lighting to suit the mood, creating a softer, more relaxed atmosphere.

Nostalgia: the anti-tech home

For years homeowners have been looking at ways to make their homes smarter, using apps to control everything from lighting to security. What we’re actually seeing now is a growing nostalgia for simpler ways of interacting with our homes.

Traditional details that have been replaced by technology are returning. Doorbells, door knockers and light switches, particularly toggle switches, are becoming functional elements that also contribute to the overall look of an interior.

Personalisation: the rise of the personalised detail

People don’t want their homes to look the same as everyone else’s, so personalisation is reaching even the smallest details.

Engravable switches are a simple way to introduce this trend, whether used for practical purposes, such as identifying lighting circuits, or for more personal details specific to the home.

It’s a subtle way to make an everyday element feel more considered, while adding individuality to the home.