<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Studio Astra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio Astra is an interior design studio based in London & Surrey dedicated to creating sophisticated, engaging environments, tailored to each client]]></description><link>https://www.studioastra.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:50:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.studioastra.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Unlacquered Brass]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kitchen in one of our recently completed projects with a Quooker tap and Perrin &#38; Rowe filter water tap. Unlacquered brass isn't a finish for everyone. If you prefer a shiny, polished look then this probably isn't the one for you — but hear us out. The beauty of unlacquered brass lies in the way it ages gracefully and naturally. It is an unsealed finish, which means the raw brass is left exposed to the elements of everyday life — air, moisture, the oils from your skin — all of which cause...]]></description><link>https://www.studioastra.co.uk/post/unlacquered-brass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16f10bb067a33454ef1e07</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 13:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0beefa_e35caa05d21146498e4be2dc3d0e0df5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kat Mason</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>