By Melisa Russo
Scripps Howard News Services
Decadent gold, demure bronze, lavish silver and refined nickel –– these colors bring a warmth and regality that just can’t be achieved by their matte counterparts. Design experts share tips on how to incorporate the metallic trend in your home.
Spray it on. Metallic spray paint is perfect for sprucing up an inexpensive wreath, which can hang year-round in the kitchen. For the most dramatic effect, bring metallics into your home in small doses.
Spruce up small spaces. For Kirsten Grove of design blog Simply Grove, metallics should be incorporated into the home in unexpected ways. “Add a bright gold picture frame in with a cluster of traditional black or white, or mix a silver pillow in with a bunch of colored fabrics.”
Let there be light. If you’re ready to incorporate metallics into your home on a grander scale, consider wall treatments. Try a wallpaper pattern that has a low sheen, which gives a room depth and interest.
Just add black. For serious drama, nothing creates more impact than high-contrast gold on black. “I’m crazy for metallics paired with black for jaw-dropping sex appeal,” says Maryam Montague, owner of boutique hotel Peacock Pavilions in Marrakech, Morocco.
Spread the love. Incorporating metallic accents from one space to the next creates a sense of continuity. Montague relies on ethnic gold and brass accessories from her travels to bring a shot of sparkle to each room at Peacock Pavilions. “I love mixing in small metallic items to tablescapes and bookshelves,” she says.
Courtesy Melisa Russo on hgtv.com.
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