Give your home a subtle, sophisticated glow with metallic décor.
This material is known for being tough enough to last several years, as well as easy to keep clean. Plus, metal furniture and decor isn’t just practical – it’s also stylish and nice to look at, no matter where you put it!
1. Mix + Match Metallics
Gone are the days when the design rule of thumb was ‘never mix metals.’ Now, pairing gold and silver, tarnish and shine is not only accepted but also embraced – making it easier to experiment with fun and unusual color combos.
Who says home art galleries have to be composed of wall art? Set aside some shelf space to display an artistic array of unique metallic décor.
2. Tarnish + Distress
3. Mirror Finishes
If you’re looking to incorporate metallic accents into your home, think outside the box; while mirrors aren’t normally thought of as ‘metallics,’ when featured in stand-out designs – like in the decorative desk pictured below – they offer a refreshing, breathtaking aesthetic.
4. Gold + Silver – in Unexpected Places
5. Consider Which Room You’re Buying Metal Furniture For
Metal is one of the easiest design decisions you can make; whether you’re looking to add metal furnishings to your bedroom with metal beds supported by solid metal frames – or to your living room or family room with metal coffee tables and end tables – metal is a chic, timeless material that goes with just about anything.
Of course, metal is also a good choice for the great outdoors. After all, this material can stand up to harsh weather, as it’s typically too heavy to fly away during a storm and can withstand some wear and tear over the years. If you need a sturdy spot to eat dinner on a nice night on the patio, look into a metal outdoor dining set that can fit the whole family.
If you think you’ll want to stay outside after dinner and have a drink while staring at the stars, you might want to buy a metal outdoor lounge with plenty of cushioning – as well as a metal outdoor bar to position in front of it for the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
6. Choose the Right Metal for Your Home
Lots of products on the market are made of metal, but only a select few types of metal are considered sturdy enough for furniture.
One of the most popular options is stainless steel, which is a mix of several metals. Since one of the metals in stainless steel is chromium, this material is not only very strong, but also won’t rust or corrode over time.
Wrought iron is another strong metal for furniture. Since this metal has to be hammered into the right shape, it often has a rough, old looking surface that’s ideal for either a rustic interior or patio style.
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