CHOOSING METAL FINISHES INTERIOR DESIGN OBJ 3 04

CHOOSING METAL FINISHES INTERIOR DESIGN: OBJ. 3. 04

METAL IS USED ON MANY ITEMS IN INTERIORS WHAT ARE OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS THAT MAY USE METAL?

METAL FINISHES • SHOULD BE PLANNED • CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE STYLE OF THE ROOM • METAL FINISHES ADD TEXTURE AND DEPTH • REFLECTED LIGHT FROM SHINY METALS HELPS CREATE A FEELING OF MORE

METAL FINISHES THESE 2 CABINET PULLS WOULD GIVE A VERY DIFFERENT LOOK ON THESE CABINETS. WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD BE THE EFFECT OF EACH ONE?

BRUSHED NICKEL • MATTE OR SOFT SILVER FINISH • CAN CREATE A CLEAN CONTEMPORARY EFFECT • ALSO WORKS WITH TRADITIONAL

CHROME • SHINY SILVER FINISH • CAN CREATE A MODERN EFFECT OR A GLAMOROUS EFFECT

BRASS • BRIGHT SHINY GOLD • CAN BE VERY TRADITIONAL • IF SOFTER SHEEN IT LOOKS MORE UPDATED

ANTIQUE BRASS • DARK TO BLACKENED GOLD COLOR • VERY TRADITIONAL; SOMETIMES RUSTIC

OIL RUBBED BRONZE • BROWN TO BLACK WITH COPPER HIGHLIGHTS • RUSTIC, INDUSTRIAL OR FARMHOUSE EFFECT

STEEL Adds texture Sheen or a reflective quality Industrial feel Masculine Commercial sleek design

IRON OFTEN FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS IN INTERIORS. DRAPERY RODS, RAILINGS, FURNITURE, POT RACKS, LIGHT FIXTURES, DOOR ACCENTS AND MANY MORE APPLICATIONS. CAN BE ELEGANT WITH GOLD ACCENTS, OR RUSTIC WITH A PATINA. In what ways would you consider using iron in a space?

GOLD How would you use gold in a space? Adds warmth Sophistication Expensive Considered-High Style Use sparingly

COPPER Adds warmth Works with casual design Industrial feel Aging increases interest

MIXING METALS • MIXING METALS CAN BE DONE WITH A HARMONIOUS EFFECT, BUT SHOULD BE PLANNED, NOT HAPHAZARD. WHAT MAKES THE MIXED METAL FINISHES WORK HERE?

MIXING METALS • CHOOSE A DOMINANT METAL • MIX WARM & COOL METALS • WORKS WELL IN NEUTRAL ROOMS • COMBINE MATTE & SHINY METALS • KEEP IT SUBTLE SO SOURCE: https: //www. kathykuohome. com/blog/mixing-metals-the-dos-and