October 6, 2014by Kristin Jackson12 CommentsDecor

Tips in Mixing Metals

I get asked pretty regularly if you can mix metals in a space?  My answer is 99.9% of the time a big fat whopping YES!  I look at metals as a neutral honestly, and mix them regularly.  I think that utilizing a variety of finishes adds depth to your space & provides a more collected look.  This is also helpful when you are pulling together a space from Big Box Stores.  If you mix up the finishes (even woods!!) you’ll achieve a more sophisticated look.
To prove my point, I have tagged all of the different Metallics in our new Living Room.  Especially this first vignette….
And honestly, these aren’t all of them!  I also have my vintage brass trunk in the space… along with a few other smaller accessories.
The key is to balance the metals throughout the space.  For example… the Antiqued Brass railheads on the Chesterfield Chair are a similar tone to the Nailhead Console that is on the opposite side of the room.
The same goes for mirrors… I have the Sunburst Mirror, the Mirrored Coffee Table & the standing Floor Mirrors.  These all work in the space because they are all different scales & on planes.  The Sunburst has a smaller mirrored surface allowing it to be more decorative & a touch of sparkle.  The Coffee Table is on a horizontal plane, so it actually reflects a lot of the black from the ceiling, giving it a luxe look.  Finally the Standing Floor Mirrors, while large in scale, are rather antiqued & a bit smoky… so by mixing them up in the same space, you again create a layered look vs a matching set.
Do you dare to mix?!!!