Mixing Wood And Metal Furniture

Design expert jackie glass shows us how to design a modern living space using furniture made of wood metal and glass.

Mixing wood and metal furniture.

Furniture stores and catalogs show matching wood furniture because they re selling those sets. Nothing makes me smile more than mixing wood and metal. For instance if your kitchen has mostly stainless steel treat that as your dominant metal and then complement it with cast iron or brass. Mix 2 3 different metals at most.

And it has blessedly passed. Tips for mixing metals 1. You can always experiment by switching out wood accessories to see what appeals to you. How to mix metal wood furniture in a room.

The trick is to follow a few foolproof rules. Don t think about matching furniture color to furniture color. Wood and metal are often combined in. 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. Using rustic wood metal and clean linens has always been a favorite look of mine. Instead think about coordinating your furniture with the rest of. Most prefer to mix and match outdoor furniture pieces on a porch or patio to create the same layered look they design for their indoor spaces.

Matchy matchy wood furniture sets had their moment. Mixing wood tones makes a room more inviting and effortless rather than calculated and expected says hannon. 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.

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. Use this same concept for a choosing a dresser. To keep the look cohesive here are 11 tips for mixing wood finishes. Mix and match outdoor furniture materials with these 5 designer inspired patios.

To keep things looking balanced choose one metal type to dominate larger spaces or furniture. An easy way to create impact is by using a larger piece of wood furniture such as a coffee table or buffet as your starting point and mixing in two to three contrasting wood tones around it. The combination of wood and metal lends a multilayered feel to a room. But mixing wood tones can be just as beautiful as mixing metals in a room.