HOME STYLING
METALLIC MOMENTS
Ally Dowsing-Reynolds of home decor specialist Dowsing & Reynolds explains why metallics are a great trend for interiors, and gives practical advice on how best to bring striking accents to your home
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hether it’s handles, light fittings or switches and sockets, incorporating metallic finishes into your home can bring a sense of magic to an interior scheme. They reflect light, adding a level of sophistication and attracting the eyes to each area of detail in the room.
The best general tip is to focus on design accents and replace existing fixtures with metallic alternatives to subtly but effectively upgrade your space.
DO YOUR RESEARCH The trend for metallics is as popular as ever but it’s important to do your research before investing in metallic fixtures and decor. Finishes can vary between designs so bear this in mind when choosing between tones.
Gold and copper are great alternatives
to chrome, but if you love silver, a softer, satiny, brushed nickel finish will make your interiors look more up-to-date. As a general rule, be selective and stick to one metallic finish and repeat it around your space. But that’s not to say you can’t mix metallics within the same product. For example, the backplates of your light switches could be tarnished copper, but the toggle itself could be a contrasting nickel or gold.
FEELING INSPIRED
particularly well in lighting fixtures and is popular in kitchens
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www.sbhonline.co.uk Copper works
The influence of the Art Deco aesthetic is strong in interior design, and remains popular in many homes. The contrast of black and gold, which is synonymous with this glamorous period, has influenced many of us to revisit gold fixtures and fittings when decorating. When it comes to planning a room scheme and deciding whether to use metallic accents, a great place to start is with a mood board. Combine the colours that speak to your personality with a few different metallic finishes to see how they might work together in your space. Once you have your colour scheme, it’s easier to feed in accents and details. Jewel tones and brushed metallics complement each other beautifully, creating a sense of eclectic glamour. Copper works particularly well in lighting fixtures and is popular in kitchens, with softer gold finishes sitting well in bedroom schemes against navy or dark green walls and geometric prints. Touches of metallics in soft furnishings will heighten the effect of any metal flashes on your walls or in your lighting. Once you start gathering inspiration it’ll become clearer which hues and tones excite you the most. A carefully
april/may 2020
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