Here are our tips for mixing metals in your home and what to avoid.
Ditto with aged brass and shiny gold.
Also, be careful of using the same lusters, like shiny chrome and shiny gold.
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Instead, shiny chrome and aged brass won’t compete with one another.
A mixture of cool tones like nickel and chrome and warm tones like brass and gold provides balance.
The second can be an accent (think: your mirrors or faucets).
Make a Statement
Using the same metal finish throughout a room can lack depth.
Adding another metal provides interest, the same way mixing fabrics and colors does.
For example, an antique brass light fixture adds an unexpected surprise to a stainless steel kitchen.
A black mirror flanked by aged brass lighting is the focal point in a bathroom with chrome fixtures.
Think of mixing metals as an opportunity to showcase an interesting piece that you love.
Use Metals Throughout the Space
Don’t limit mixing your metals to one special piece though.
Add touches throughout the room.
If your cabinet hardware and lighting match, add a complementary faucet.
Furniture or decorations with metal accents also add effect.
A mixed-metal piece that combines your finishes can also tie the look together.
The item should have an intentional look.
An exception is a piece that is designed with a mixture of metals.
