Add copper hits in a hallway
Even a simple hallway can be upgraded with polished-copper accessories. A copper light and shiny pots will add an unexpected hit of glamour, resulting in a relaxed yet elegant space. Look for pieces that combine raw materials and luxe, polished metals, like this lamp.
Pimlico copper table lamp with marble base, £99, Artisanti. For a similar large copper bowl, try the beaten copper large, £55, An Angel At My Table
Go high shine in a kitchen
Include pops of brass and zinc to give a cosy, country kitchen a sophisticated twist. Team plank-effect flooring and painted-brick wallpaper to create a raw, rustic background that really makes the smoothness and shine of metallic pieces stand out. Go all out with a big polished-copper pendant light and use metal to bring a touch of glamour to everyday items, too, with brass finishes on storage jars, shelving and even the toaster.
Large Merle copper and wood pendant, £212, Artisanti. Copper jug, £79, Idyll Home. For a similar metal stool, try the Dime Industrial, £120, Alexander & Pearl
Liven up a neutral living room
Polished-steel
and aluminium accessories create an elegant, industrial feel in a
neutral living room. Silver finishes on lighting will blend into the
cool neutrals to give a sleek, unified look. Add warmth with furniture
in reclaimed wood.For standout style, use rich copper and brass.
Large trunk, £40, Habitat. Lille three-ball glass table lamp, £29, Tesco Direct
Bring warmth to a bedroom
Mix rustic textures with touches of metal for a cosy but luxurious
bedroom. Stick to a neutral palette with elements of soft pink to bring a
warm, feminine feel to shiny metal. Hang a trio of designer-style
bare-bulb pendants low by the bed to create a reading light with a
difference.
Kant hanging bulb light kits in copper, silver and brass, £45 each, Grace & Glory. Pluto ceramic gold big bird, £12.95, The Scandinavian Shop. Piet mirror, £215, Graham and Green
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