Whether or not you make resolutions, you probably look forward to a fresh start each new year. January carries a sense of reinvention and optimism for change that’s hard to ignore. As you welcome all the possibilities of 2016, why not welcome a new style into your home? Mixing modern appeal with trend, metallic decor is shaping up to be a top style in both fashion and interiors this year. With a range of options from shiny, sparkling finishes to heavy, industrial pieces, metallic decor has broad appeal. When combined with your other favorite materials–such as wood, glass, and fabric–it’ll be a personal, refreshing, and unique new look for a new year in your home.
Industrial and Sophisticated
Once a staple of workday life, the industrial look now stands out as a popular contemporary style because of its lack of pretension. Stripping spaces back to the essentials, industrial design boasts strong, clean lines and a no-nonsense quality. While it’s free of frills, it’s also full of sophistication. The key to getting this look right in your home is to balance metallic decor pieces with other materials, finishes, and colors, and this kitchen is a perfect example of that balance. The two types of metal featured in the seating are offset by the wooden table and stone countertop. Shiny canisters and an industrial-style light are polished accents amid the room’s mostly matte finishes. Hints of metal in the framed artwork and window blinds complement the small doses of yellow and orange that enliven the room. When done right, metallic decor within industrial design creates a comfortable and unassuming, yet sophisticated, space.
Soft and Glimmering
While metal is usually thought to be cold and hard, it does have a softer side. Metallic decor accents can add beauty and contemporary appeal to your home. Check out how elements of metallic decor put the finishing touch on this living room. A glint of metal on the side lamp brings instant style to the space, and the metal legs of the coffee table transform a traditional piece into a modern beauty. Then, there’s the aluminum blinds. Creating a glimmering backdrop of stunning light and style, the Modern Precious Metals window blinds offer a view-through while maintaining privacy. With intentional and careful accent choices, you can enjoy both a metallic decor look and incredible lifestyle function.
Gorgeous and Exclusive
Metallic decor isn’t solely characterized by metal furniture and accent pieces in a space. It can also be done with fabrics. Pillows, throws, rugs, and window treatments made from fabrics that reflect light and add sheen are perfect for incorporating metallic decor with complete, gentle elegance. The Alustra Collection from Hunter Douglas offers products that are ideal for achieving this look. Sheers and shades from the collection, like this Duette shade, can be customized with exclusive metallic hardware, finishes, and fabrics for unprecedented beauty and distinction. So, set your home apart in 2016 with metallic decor and window treatments from the Alustra Collection.
As you imagine all the possibilities that await you in the new year, imagine how metallic decor can add beauty and style to your home and your life. Whether you’re drawn to the hard edge of industrial design or to the elegance of metallic accents and fabrics, we’re here to help you get the look you want. So, stop into one of our showrooms or let us come right to your home with ideas, advice, and samples for making metallic decor work in your unique spaces. Start 2016 with a fresh look. Contact us at Timan Window Treatments for a free, in-home consultation today.
