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Mixing wood and metal furniture.
For instance if your kitchen has mostly stainless steel treat that as your dominant metal and then complement it with cast iron or brass.
If you have a wood bed try mirrored metal stone painted wood glass or lacquered nightstands.
In a real room a skillful mix of different wood finishes looks far more stylish but the process isn t always intuitive.
We love picking our favorite designers brains about decorating and when it comes to outdoor spaces the consensus is in.
Mix 2 3 different metals at most.
Create interest by mixing the materials of the furniture.
Matchy matchy wood furniture sets had their moment.
The trick is to follow a few foolproof rules.
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Wood and metal are often combined in.
Mixing wood tones makes a room more inviting and effortless rather than calculated and expected says hannon.
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Furniture stores and catalogs show matching wood furniture because they re selling those sets.
The combination of wood and metal lends a multilayered feel to a room.
Whether it s matching a dining table to an existing hardwood floor or trying to mix various wood furniture pieces together many people are hesitant to combine different woods in a space.
How to mix metal wood furniture in a room.
Using rustic wood metal and clean linens has always been a favorite look of mine.
Nothing makes me smile more than mixing wood and metal.
Instead think about coordinating your furniture with the rest of.
Design expert jackie glass shows us how to design a modern living space using furniture made of wood metal and glass.
Choose one dominant metal type.
As an added bonus the medley is an easy way to introduce a masculine touch to a space that leans feminine with its furniture or fabric.
Use this same concept for a choosing a dresser.
Metal and wood furniture blend beautifully together in the same room especially when you choose similar finishes.
But mixing wood tones can be just as beautiful as mixing metals in a room.
You can always experiment by switching out wood accessories to see what appeals to you.
Don t think about matching furniture color to furniture color.
To keep things looking balanced choose one metal type to dominate larger spaces or furniture.