We love picking our favorite designers brains about decorating and when it comes to outdoor spaces the consensus is in.
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.
Tips for mixing metals 1.
Using rustic wood metal and clean linens has always been a favorite look of mine.
To keep the look cohesive here are 11 tips for mixing wood finishes.
Create interest by mixing the materials of the furniture.
Don t think about matching furniture color to furniture color.
But mixing wood tones can be just as beautiful as mixing metals in a room.
For instance if your kitchen has mostly stainless steel treat that as your dominant metal and then complement it with cast iron or brass.
Matchy matchy wood furniture sets had their moment.
Use this same concept for a choosing a dresser.
The combination of wood and metal lends a multilayered feel to a room.
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.
And it has blessedly passed.
Metal and wood furniture blend beautifully together in the same room especially when you choose similar finishes.
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.
You can always experiment by switching out wood accessories to see what appeals to you.
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.
Mix 2 3 different metals at most.
How to mix metal wood furniture in a room.
Mix and match outdoor furniture materials with these 5 designer inspired patios.
If you have a wood bed try mirrored metal stone painted wood glass or lacquered nightstands.
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.
Furniture stores and catalogs show matching wood furniture because they re selling those sets.
Wood and metal are often combined in.
Choose one dominant metal type.
To keep things looking balanced choose one metal type to dominate larger spaces or furniture.
Instead think about coordinating your furniture with the rest of.
The trick is to follow a few foolproof rules.