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Adding Shine to Your Home with Metal & Metallics
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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It seems fascination with metallic pieces and finishes is at an all time high. I can't tell you how many of my friends blow their bonuses converting their appliances to stainless steel, and stay up nights tortured by choosing between brushed nickel and satin nickel. They lose all perspective and act like it's Sophie's Choice or something.
All teasing aside, there are scads of beautiful ways to add shine to your home with metal, whether it's a large sculpture, a sunburst mirror, auntie's silver tea set, stainless steel tiles or a coat of glossy metallic paint. Let's see look at a variety of ways that designers are adding shine these days.
All teasing aside, there are scads of beautiful ways to add shine to your home with metal, whether it's a large sculpture, a sunburst mirror, auntie's silver tea set, stainless steel tiles or a coat of glossy metallic paint. Let's see look at a variety of ways that designers are adding shine these days.
These beautiful tiles have an opalescent metallic sheen which makes this room room glamorous.
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A layer of gold paint changed these chairs from ho-hum to bling bling fabulous.
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This copper urn adds some luster to the garden.
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All of the metal touches in this bathroom make it sleek.
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The silver candelabra holds its own against the oversized mirror, and stands out next to the clear table and chairs.
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| Aluminum Emeco Navy chairs add a modern touch to this traditional kitchen... |
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...as does this pendant light in this kitchen.
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These gleaming gates are unique and impressive.
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| This sculpture captures and reflects light all around the room. |
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This metallic sink gives this bathroom a futuristic Barbarella feeling.
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Corrugated metal siding is all the decoration this modern exterior needs.
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It's pretty groovy in the house as well.
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A metallic tablescape.
by Celia James
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This modern metal Moroccan-style sculpture is a real eye-catcher...
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...as are these rows of metallic squares...
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| ...as are these giant metallic flowers. |
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Metallic wallpaper and a metal screen give this room a big dose of futuristic glam.
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The exterior of this gorgeous tub demands that it become the focal point of this light and open bathroom.
by kim E. rooney
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I can't resist a few more shots of metal in the landscape to end this ideabook. This copper fountain is so divine!
Here the metal sculpture is a bit tucked away and is a bit of a surprise.
Ideabook updated on May 8, 2010.
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In Boca Raton, a painted tapestry, 14' x 18', has a trompe l'oeil metallic frame.
A traditionally decorated dining room has a daring antique gold wall treatment.
And finally, with a large budget, you can have woven copper wire panels and hand painted copper linen uphostered walls in your guest powder room.