Ashley Montgomery Design

Metallic finishes like copper and gold have enjoyed huge popularity over the last few years.

But most interior trends are cyclical, meaning they come and go, and metals are no exception.

Instead, the design world is now embracing warm materials that better connect our homes to nature.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

Also, wood provides a cozy warmth that cool metals just couldn’t match.

Wood delivers all of that, and with far more soul than chrome ever could."

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That said, its not always practical or affordable to do this.

Luckily, though, there are easier ways to bring in wooden accents, according to the experts.

And you dont have to stick to the same wood tone throughout a room.

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Becca Interiors

Dont be afraid to mix different colored wood pieces within the same space.

It creates a diversified and elevated look, Button says.

“The key is to ensure that the furniture is in a similar stylistic vein.

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Not many other materials offer so much variety and adaptability.

There’s a beautiful quality to the grain, and it brings a warming presence.

Something other materials just cant mimic, Button says.

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Wood speaks to something deeper, something instinctive,” Ramirez says.

While design trends change often, wood is timeless and never really goes out of style.