We Answer Wednesday - Mixing Metallics without going over board

"I love the sparkle and shine of metallics but I'm worried about going over board with the look.  Any tips?"

The sparkle, shine and texture of metallics gives any room an instant boost of luxury and glamour but you are correct, you need to find the right balance.

1.  Softness.  So metallics have a distinct shiny quality and they have a hard and smooth texture, so balance that out with some softer textures.  Try adding some cashmere knits, velvet, and wool to counter balance the hard quality of metallics.

 

2. Neutral.  Metallics can really add a punch to a room and they are timeless so don't get too crazy with your palette.  a few pops of colour is a nice touch but we really love pairing metallics (one metallic or a mix) with a neutral back drop and don't forget those soft textures!

 

3. Classic.  Keep it classic when it comes to metallics - brass, silver and gold are totally chic and timeless.  Sure, copper is cool right now but it tends to float in and out of fashion.

4. Mix.  Keep it modern by mixing your metallics.  Like wood, metallics go with metallics.  So play around with  the finishes. But we really recommend sticking with the same colour metal but we like to see chrome mixed with brushed nickle and satin nickle same goes for the golden tones.

5. Small. New to metallics? Start with small steps - some smaller decor pieces on a tray or bookcase and build it from there.

 

Metallics are a great addition to add some sophistication to a space and they can also make a room look and feel larger and brighter.  That reflective surface allows the light to bounce around the whole room plus it adds sophistication and glamour to a room.

We Answer Wednesday - The Copper Craze

“ I love the look of copper, but have no idea where to incorporate it in my kitchen. Where is the best place to add copper accents without overdoing it?”

Metal accents are a classic design choice that we are seeing everywhere this year, and will be HUGE in 2015. There are many places in your home you can add copper to your home décor such as the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathrooms. The main place we will be seeing copper is in the kitchen. Copper accents are something that works with every décor style. Contemporary, modern, traditional, rustic, industrial, country .. you name it. It’s a very versatile metal, so don’t worry about adding it into your home – it’s going to look fabulous!

 

We are seeing lots of kitchen cookware in copper. Copper is being used not only in cookware, but we are seeing lots of copper mugs, vases and decorative accents. If you are looking to incorporate it on a larger scale, try changing the pendants or light fixtures in your kitchen.

 

 

Another place we are seeing more and more copper is in kitchen backsplashes. This definitely a bold design choice, but it looks incredible. It is a super versatile option. Here it is shown in a modern kitchen, but is also great with transitional, country and traditional décor. 

 

Looking for a kitchen update? Incorporating a copper faucet and changing your cabinet hardware to copper will be an instant improvement without re-facing your cabinets or doing a drastic reno!