One interior design trend that can feel overwhelming is mixed metals. However, we love the visual interest and depth they can add to any room. It’s a great way to make a room feel collected. Varying metal finishes across hardware, furniture, lighting, and other fixtures, adds depth and character that a matching look would lack.
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The most popular metal finishes are bronze, stainless steel, nickel, and black. Brass continues to be popular, but we also are seeing a shift to a gold color that’s a little less yellow.
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- Select one metal as your primary finish to carry the design.
- Make sure the metal finishes you’re mixing have enough contrast.
- Do not mix metals that are too close in color. Similar metal tones that are not identical can look like a mistake.
- Distribute metals throughout the space and make sure your metals feel balanced.
- Stick to 2-3 metals.
- Keep metals of the same function consistent.
- Make sure your metals feel balanced in the space.
