Metal touches for your home

A touch of silver, gold or copper adds a stylish, modern feel to your home

2018-03-29 - BY KIM BOUGAARDT PICTURES: MISHA JORDAAN

KITCHEN CHIC

The key to an effortless look is subtlety. Balance metallics with natural finishes such as cement and wood, and remember metals are diverse so go ahead and mix them up. Different textures and finishes of the same metals – polished, matte, brushed or hammered – add style to a room.

Metallic kitchenware that’s both functional and decorative deserves to be seen – think floating shelves like the ones on the left. Black cupboards and dark grey worktops ensure mixed metal pieces get the attention they deserve. Add plants or herbs for a bit of calming green to ground the look.

BATHROOM SPLENDOUR

A few silver, gold and dusty pink items can add warmth to your bathroom. Dark, textured tiles offset cooler silver shades, and a blend of warm and cool tones – from gold and wood to silver and grey – can make your space feel luxurious as well as comfortable and relaxed.

Metals and mirrors are a winning combination – they reflect light, making a room appear bigger and brighter.

BEDROOM BLISS

Fill your room with a combination of textured natural materials – wood, glass, mohair, velvet or leather – that allow metals to stand out.

If you’re including a lot of metallic pieces, it’s best to keep the rest of your palette neutral. Soft blush, burnt orange and silver grey are cosy and soothing, and the muted shades are easily warmed up with a few metal items that provide just enough shine to create contrast to a simple and serene bedroom.

LUXE LIVING

If bling isn’t your thing but you like metallics, a few scattered metal accessories or items with metallic highlights might serve you well. Gold- and rose gold-accented items combined with light wood surfaces give your room a soft, relaxing vibe that puts guests at ease.

Upholstery in iron and charcoal colours with metal highlights ensures accessories in various metal shades don’t clash.

Finish the look with rugs and scatter cushions that echo the tones of the metallic items to create a sophisticated living space.