This week we’re talking mixed
metals, which has become a popular trend for the past couple of years, and
I for one love it. Whether it’s my clothes or my home, I’m never into being perfectly
matched, and I always like to add an element of surprise that creates contrast and interest. Gone are the days when you select one finish for an
entire house or even just an entire room. Two finishes are a safe bet, but three can work
as well when done in the right way. I’ve shared a some examples on how to utilize
this trend in your own homes, along with a few helpful tips to get it right.
Appliances play a heavy role in all kitchen designs, but even more so in our own design below because there are not only the standard appliances present (range, fridge, dishwasher), but also a large range hood and an additonal beverage fridge and wine cooler. In a linear kitchen like this the stainless becomes a dominant finish. We repeated this finish with a stainless steel sink and satin nickel faucet. To break up all of the silver tones we added brass cabinet/drawer hardware and accent lighting.
The next kitchen has a similar setup except for the addition of a copper faucet and accents. The warm tones of the brass and copper work well together in this light and airy kitchen.
A good rule of thumb when selecting multiple finishes, especially in a smaller space, is to choose a dominant finish and an accent finish. In the bathroom below the dominant color is black, which is not only repeated on the faucet, light fixture and hardware, but is also used in the window frame and tile selection, which makes the brass accent really pop in this room.
Another tip to making mixed metals successful in your space is to keep one finish per visual line. In the bathroom below the mirrors and lights are on the same plane and are in brass. In the middle plane, black is used on the faucets, clock and soap pumps, and then brass is repeated on the hardware in the bottom plane. The black shower door that expands all the planes and the small brass accents in the middle plane help to make everything feel connected.
We used the same technique in this bathroom we designed. Brass for the fixtures and mirrors, brushed nickel for the towel rings and faucets and brass again for the hardware. We also added a brass tray as an accent on the countertop, which intermixes the metals making the space feel cohesive. I also find that it works best to keep a consistent finish for the plumbing fixtures. In this case, brushed nickel for the faucets and shower features.
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