Embrace Sophisticated Glamour in Your Home With the Metallic Accent Trend

Add depth and sophistication to your home with this popular interior design trend. Find out how to use metallic details to tie your space together.

The Metallic Interior Design Trend

Interior design trends are constantly evolving, and one we’ve seen rise in popularity is the use of metallic elements. From bold metal furniture pieces to subtle accent details, decorating with metals adds texture and a luxurious, modern feel to your space. Recently, metallics have featured heavily in luxury designer collections, showcasing how to incorporate metals for a sense of quiet luxury, rather than overt flashiness. 

The beauty of this trend lies in its versatility. Whether your style leans towards contemporary industrial or a more traditional country cottage look, metallic touches can elevate your home. We have also seen this trend as a key feature in the Art Deco Revival with glamorous metallic accents. 

By understanding metallic textures and tones, as well as how to effectively balance the metallic elements of a room, you can easily incorporate this sophisticated design trend into your decor.

Mixing Metals

When incorporating metallic features into your decor, there are two main approaches: sticking to a single metal or mixing multiple together. Traditionally, it was believed that metals should match for a cohesive look, but the current design trend embraces a more eclectic mix of metal tones and textures. This approach can add depth and contrast to a space, creating a rich, layered effect. However, when mixing metals, it’s important to make thoughtful choices about finishes and placement. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when selecting the types of metals for your home.

Tone

Metals come in a range of types and tones that work well with different interior design styles. It is important to consider the tones of your metals and how they will work with your room’s colour palette, especially when it comes to mixing metals. 

Cool-toned metals like chrome, stainless steel, and silver pair beautifully with cooler colour palettes – think blues, greys, and whites. Whereas warm-toned metals like brass, copper, and gold complement warmer colours such as brown, terracotta, and soft creams, adding rustic charm or vintage elegance. These are not hard and fast pairings though, in fact incorporating a warm-toned metal such as copper into a cooler, white space can bring warmth and contrast. 

When it comes to mixing metals, you will create a more cohesive space if you stick to a palette of warm or cool-toned metals. But rules are there to be broken, especially with interior design. So if you want to design a unique, eclectic space, combining a mix of different tones can be a great way to achieve this.

Texture

Different metal textures can influence the overall feel of your space. Polished finishes offer a shiny, sleek look that works well in modern settings. Another option is brushed metals, which provide a softer, matte appearance. Brushed metallics pair beautifully with neutral colour schemes and natural fabrics, adding depth without overpowering the space.

Balance

When incorporating metals into your space, balance is key. Choose one dominant metal and complement it with accents of one or two others to avoid overwhelming the room. Placement is equally important. Pops of metal in unexpected places add interest to the room, but make sure these metallic touches are spread thoughtfully throughout the room to maintain a cohesive, intentional look. This creates a well-styled space that feels harmonious, rather than cluttered. 

Incorporating Metallics in Your Home

It’s easier than you think to incorporate metallic accents in your home and we have some great ideas of all sizes to get you inspired.

Fixtures and Finishings

Fixtures are an excellent way to incorporate metallic accents into your home. Items like overhead lighting, door handles, drawer knobs, light switch plates, door thresholds, and stair rods may seem like small details, but they can have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of a room. These subtle touches of metal add a luxurious and polished finish, without overwhelming the space. By strategically placing metallic fixtures throughout the room, you can create a cohesive, balanced design that feels both stylish and thoughtfully curated.

You can see how the metallic accents with the stair rods, door handles, and draw knobs really elevate the space and create an elegant, cohesive look.

Accessories

Metallic accessories are a fantastic way to add subtle elegance to your space. Lighting fixtures, like lamps or wall sconces, offer a stylish way to introduce these accents, bringing both functionality and flair. Metal picture frames, plant pots, and unique trinkets can add charm and character to a room, creating eye-catching points of interest. These smaller metallic touches blend beautifully with larger elements, helping to tie the overall design together.

Furniture

Incorporating metals into larger furniture pieces is another way to elevate your interiors. Whether it’s a stylish silver side table, a brass metal bed frame, or a chrome chair, these standout pieces become focal points, adding a bold metallic touch that complements smaller accents, creating a balanced and cohesive design throughout the room.

Find The Perfect Metallic Finishings For Your Home

Explore our beautiful ranges of stair rods and door thresholds to embrace the metallic trend and complete your space.