Patina Over Perfection: Why We Love Materials That Age Gracefully

From: The Verity Edit — Lifestyle

Published: April 16, 2025

Celebrate character, not flaw. Discover why worn woods, tarnished metals, and faded fabrics bring soul to every space.

The Beauty in Wear

Not everything has to be shiny and new. In fact, we prefer it not to be. At 17th & Verity, we believe a home should tell a story—and the most beautiful materials are the ones that wear their history well.

Let Wood Show Its Years

Choose oak that deepens with time, pine that shows every touch, walnut that softens where hands have passed. Scratches, water rings, worn edges—these aren’t flaws. They’re fingerprints of life.

Tarnish Is a Finish

Brass that darkens. Copper that greens. These aren’t materials in decline—they’re evolving. Patina gives your home authenticity and warmth that can’t be manufactured.

Fabrics That Fade Just Right

Linen that softens over time. Velvet that lightens with sun. A cotton slipcover that’s been washed a dozen times and only gets better. These are the materials that move with life, not against it.

Imperfection Is Intimacy

When something’s too perfect, we treat it like a showroom. But a home is for living. For spilling. For touching. For being human. Patina makes space for all of it—with grace.

Choose Soul Over Shine

You don’t need flawless surfaces to have a beautiful home. You need honesty. History. Character. That’s what makes a space