Mixed Metals

MIXED METAL interior design is set to be a huge trend as we move into the spring season and it creates detail and texture in any room of the home. A mix and match of metal finishes and colours will compliment a wide variety of homes and can be used across your decor, soft furnishings and accessories to give a rich, designer finish.

Metallic paints and wallpapers are a great way of creating a mixed metal finish in your chosen room and can be used on alternate walls or feature walls to create a variation in colour and pattern. For a rich and glamorous design, opt for glistening gold and copper that can be paired with soft beige and cream for a warm yet uplifting interior finish. If you prefer a sleeker, shimmering interior then partner silver with chrome and gunmetal colour palettes that will look great teamed with crisp white and monochrome. For a more varied tone than select a mix and match of golden and silver based colours with textural wallpapers that will showcase the shimmer and shine of the metallic finish.

Mixed metal lighting will create a striking focal point in your home interior and is a great way of adding colour and glamour to a neutral interior space. Umbrella, orb and barrel shaped lights in chrome, gunmetal, copper and gold will look great suspended in a group formation in the centre of the room or hung strategically over a dining table, sofa or bed. For a more industrial look and feel then opt for mixed metal cage lights that feature exposed light bulbs and create a warehouse or loft style interior design. Table lamps can be given a mixed metal twist by combining silver, gold and copper shades with contrasting metal bases.

You can also include a mixed metal design across your soft furnishings with metallic curtains, cushions and rugs that will create a luxurious feel in your home. Satin curtains fit well in the mixed metal trend and look fabulous in differing gold and silver combinations. These can be partnered with velvet and satin cushions in contrasting metallic hues such as rose gold, chrome and pewter or glitter and sequin designs for added shimmer and shine. Multi tonal shag pile rugs will create texture and colour against a neutral carpet or wooden floor and will look fabulous in glistening metal shades. Combine gold, copper and rose gold with soft cream undertones and silver, pewter and steel with crisp white or dove grey.

Metallic furniture is another key trend to embrace this season and with such a wide range of styles and designs available it is simple to mix an array of styles within one interior space. Silver and mirrored furniture items will create a sleek and shimmering focal point within the room. These can be partnered with gold leaf or copper furniture designs that are opulent and glamorous. For a period style art nouveau design then select some black polished and gold metal furniture items that will give a chic and sultry finish to your chosen room. Team gold, chrome or silver framed chairs and sofas with metallic upholstery and metal rivets for a sophisticated finished look.

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