Matte finishes have been a huge trend for some time now, and if there is one thing that we have learned from that period, that is that too much matte can swallow up the space and send it to everything-is-boring dimension. However, matte can be great, but only when you up the glam with some metallic finishes. Introducing metallic accessories or even a full-blown metallic-finished accent wall can instantly make your home more luxurious. So, if we have your attention now, here is everything you need to know about adding a touch of glimmering metal to your home.
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Cool vs. warm
It makes a difference if you use silver or gold – these metals bring a whole different sensation to the space. Why is that so? Because one of them is cold and the other is warm. These variations in tones make all the difference in the ambiance. Cool tones work better with modern spaces, while warm tones go perfectly with a vintage style. Alongside gold, you have copper, brass, rose gold and bronze in the warm-toned family, while silver has the same tone as nickel, steel and chrome.
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Choose your metal
Although there are many metallic finishes you can introduce into your home, here are some of the most popular ones and their shiniest moments:
- Gold is the epitome of elegance and luxury. It looks majestic on centerpieces like striking chandeliers or cocktail cabinets. It matches perfectly with both dark tones and all-white rooms. Brass is very similar to it.
- Rose gold is a subdued variety of the previously mentioned metal, and it introduces a breath of inconspicuous warmth into every home. It pairs up nicely with light neutral tones.
- Bronze is the other name for sophistication. It has the power of enhancing other design elements such as upholstery, leather and lighting. It makes a perfect marriage with wood and stone.
- Copper is less bold than gold, and it adds more rustic charm than elegance. It goes great with natural raw materials.
- Silver introduces a contemporary sparkle, creating a clean, modern-looking space.
Keep the color scheme subdued
When incorporating a certain number of metallic pieces into your home, you should keep the color palette neutral to avoid overwhelming the space. Take your cues from Scandinavian décor, which uses this practice proficiently by adding glamour to minimalist, neutrally-painted apartments. Although you can make various combinations, you certainly can’t go wrong with brass and darker neutrals. Also, chrome and stainless steel go great with gray, blue and white.
Now that you know all the secrets to make your home shine, are you ready to bring in the bling and create a glamorous living space?
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Karren, this is awesome. I tend to lean towards a more comfortable decorating style. More of a modern farmhouse. But here in your article, I can see where I could a metal or two to my decor as well. Thank you for the advice and thank you for cohosting at #omhgww.
Oh, I like that. There were going to paint over my gold trim fireplace in my apartment but I’m glad they forgot.
I love rose gold and brass. my husband is more of a silver person, he prefers those kind of tones. As I get into redecorating my home, I’m thinking more of how I can upcycle some of my old things that I haven’t used in a long time. Thanks for this post!
For home I like Gold and for jewelry I like silver, my husband likes Gold as well, he has tons of brass sculptures that are huge.
It’s amazing how you can change up a room by moving things from 1 to another. Putting things away for a while works too.
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Oh, I like that. We were going to paint over my gold trim fireplace in my apartment but I’m glad they forgot.
I love Shimmer!!!
I enjoy a touch of the metallic in decor. It’s really pretty on the vases and flowerpots. Thank you for sharing with #omhgww.
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Thank you Dee for sharing your parties I’m sure many will be by to share their posts!
Thank you for pinning too, 🙂
Im sure glad that some things have not change in the last year!
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Karren, congratulations, I’m featuring this post at the Friday with Friends link party!
Thank you for joining in on the party fun.
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Thank you Dee for your visit and hearing your parties, I appreciate all the effort that goes into preparation!!
I like a lot of different styles for our decor and we have lots of farmhouse touches but more modern accents like our leather couch. I like the idea of adding metalics.
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