ACCENTS | METALLICS
THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
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Take a shine to it Metallic colors and objects can bring a new dimension of style to a home — as long as there is good lighting to accompany it. Naturally, metallics can be found mostly in the kitchen, bathroom and anywhere with running water. Kitchens have pots and pans that can be aligned neatly on a counter to make it part of a design. Sinks have metallic sheens in their basins and faucets. Metallics can also be found in metal rails and gutters outside. The shiny metal look is often associated with utility and building, but it can also be used as accents throughout the home. “Metallics look great just about anywhere,” said Alan Torrado, event and design coordinator. “The right amount of metallic can give any space some instant glamour. When used together, metallics are neutral and can be worked into any color scheme.” Common metallic colors are gold, bronze, silver and copper. The shine on these elements can bring
Metallic elements are commonly found in sinks, handles, door knobs, pots and pans. But with an eye for design, a nice sheen can work well as an accent in any part of a home.
A focal metal staircase can also help to incorporate the warmth of metallics into a home.
with a lot of natural lighting. warmth and classiness into a room According to the Home Depot Pro that matte finishes cannot, Torrado Desk, the most efficient way to use said. Metallic accents can come in metallic paint is to first put one the form of ornate objects, too, such coat of a matte paint, and then layer as a golden leaf mirror, or a catch-all the metallic paint of similar color bowl in the center of a table. It is also over it. That way, the wall will have common to see that eye-catching a solid back color. Metallic spray metallic shine on picture frames. paint works well if you only want A metallic gloss can be put to make a particular segment shine, onto a wall or part of a wall so that like on banisters or corner pieces. when the light hits, it produces a It is important to keep in mind shimmery effect that will brighten that the brighter the 3:45 color, the the room.21-FHB-MoneyMapCollateral_May-June_REJ_Size7.5"X10".pdf This is ideal for spaces 1 4/30/21 AM
brighter the shine. Sometimes, a metallic finish can make a bright color like yellow or red look too overpowering. Or a dark metallic can look muted when not in a bright setting. This is where light balance comes in. Find a way to arrange metallic pieces in a room in a way where lighting improves their look, not exaggerates them. p
