Metal Furniture

Polished or matte, silver or gold, metal furniture comes in shades and finishes to complement any style. Whether your tastes lean towards clean lines, weathered textures, or glitz and glamour, it's easy to find metallic decor that fits your preferences. Need some help adding metal to your home? Check out these simple tips and tricks for selecting the right metal accents. More

Types of Metallic Finishes

The broad range of metallic tones makes decorating with metal a breeze. Because of their sunny hue and association with wealth, golden finishes suit luxurious spaces. Create a dazzling seating area with a red velvet sofa and gold end tables. On the other hand, rich, burnished brass sconces give a brown bedroom set a subtle high-end appeal.

Pewter and nickel work well with cool hues and modern decor. A silver chandelier lends sophistication to a navy dining room, and sparkling chrome mirrors dress up a gray entryway table. Gunmetal stools and aluminum wall art in rugged finishes can fit into industrial and rustic homes as well.

For rooms that mix cool and warm colors, try neutral metal furniture. Versatile matte black bar stools suit a vibrant kitchen island or a white countertop. The aged patina of an antiqued bronze lamp is ideal for traditional spaces, while fixtures in polished copper have a contemporary feel.

Perfect Places for Metal Accents

The crisp, straight lines of metal furniture contrast with rounded, upholstered seating to make your interior design more interesting. The reflective properties of shiny metal finishes can even create the illusion that small rooms are larger. Consider these metal decorations to bring sparkle and dimension to your space:

• Lighting: Illuminate your home in style with metal lighting. Show off paintings with a brass picture light, brighten dark corners using a nickel floor lamp or light up your workspace with a chic copper desk lamp. From traditional bronze reading lamps to modern black cage pendants, metal lights lend fashion and function to any decor.
• Home Decor: If you want to add just a hint of luxury to your room, try artwork and accent pieces in elegant metal. Display a gleaming gold tray on your coffee table or hang a metal sculpture to give your design some texture. For an effortless yet dramatic makeover in your bedroom, try comforters and blankets with metallic embellishments.
• Tables and Seating: Mixed materials offer a stylish twist on classic metal furniture. Metal table sets with glass or marble tops are the definition of a sleek design. Meanwhile, fans of rustic decor will love stainless steel stools with distressed fabric seats or wood and metal bookcases.