Smith and other designers offer more tips for how to mix metals for the best results in your home.
Another combination to avoid?
Brass and goldthese two golds clash.
Mimi and Hill / Photo by Toni Deis
Take Note of Undertones
DesignerBrittany Farinasoffers a tip when mixing brass with another metal.
Achieve a Curated Look
Properly mixing metals with intention gives a home a curated feel.
Combining different metal finishes and sheens gives the impression that a design evolved over time, Scheer says.
Mimi and Hill/ Photo by Toni Deis
Its a great way to make a room feel collected rather than pulled straight from a catalog.
Cynthia Vallance
Choose a Dominant Finish
Choose one dominant metal when mixing two or three metals.
Chrome looks basically the same no matter the manufacturer," she says.
Cynthia Vallance
“Butoil-rubbed bronzecan vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.”
As an example, consider using chrome as your dominant metal and oil-rubbed bronze as accents to minimize variances.
Here are a few more metal combinations to try.
In general, it’s possible for you to mix any metals but consider your style before choosing.
Nickel, gold, brass, and bronze offer a timeless, elegant feeling.
Black, chrome, and other polished (shiny) metals have a more modern feel.
Staying with one metal on all the finishes can sometimes offer an even andharmonious look.
especially in a very small room.
