Metallics

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We all like to have some bling in our lives and our homes are no exception.  Metallics in interior
design have always been used in holiday decor, lighting, plumbing fixtures and appliances.  Today
I am seeing copper, brass, gold, silver and stainless steel used in so many beautiful and interesting ways.  The classic kitchen below highlights the timeless appeal of copper pots and stainless
ovens which add a gleam to the white surfaces.

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In the next two photos, I love to see how these kitchens shake things up by using the sparkle
of metallic tiles on the wall and, in reverse, applying a metallic surface to the cabinetry.

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 I like to use metallics as accents in individual pieces in a room like the following silver lamp,
copper end table and brass shelves.

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Or, it's fun to incorporate metallic items and details throughout the whole room.  In the first living room below, silver accents complement the soft blue color to create a cool and elegant space.

In the second living room, gold accents contrast with the black and white color scheme for a hot and lively decor.

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Using metallics in unexpected places can create a look that is glamorous and out-of-the-ordinary.

The bathroom in the photo below is so exciting with its' shiny tub surface.  I love the glow that the wallpaper gives to the bedroom in the following photo.

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When used on furniture, metallic surfaces add sparkle and elegance.  The warm and inviting
home office in the next photo enjoys the unexpected bling of the mirrored desk.  And, the
silver gilded bathroom cabinet makes a gorgeous statement in the second photo.

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I think the "wow" factor is certainly evident in the living room below where the highly-reflective coffee tables are the centerpiece of this space.

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Gold and silver are the perfect complements to each other when used together in a space.  In the next

two photos, I like the way the fabrics in the furnishings and window treatments pair the two colors.

Even without metallic surfaces , these two colors still create the stunning effect of precious metals.

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Let's not forget all the exciting ways metals are being used in residential construction today.

This modern steelmesh decking material is both indefinitely sturdy but also visually appealing.

With metallics, you can have it all...functionality and beauty.  As decorative elements, they're not just for the holidays, anymore.

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Floral Colors and Patterns

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Spring is here...or is it?  When the weather forecast continues to bring us cold temperatures,

bring the flowers inside as in the exuberant living room above.  Florals are a current trend that

has come to home design from the fashion runways in Paris.  I have always liked beautiful colors

in my interiors and this room is a "knockout"...just like the carefree roses everyone is planting now.

There are actually no flowers in the fabrics above but their pastel colors come right from the garden.  The same effect can be seen in the cheery child's bedroom below.

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A traditional approach to florals in home design can be seen in the muted settings below.  Toiles

have a timeless appeal and usually cover furniture and window treatments,  as well as walls.  Popular

for centuries, they still create beautiful spaces today.

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Current floral trends offer a dramatic look with bolder colors and vivacious patterns.  In the photo  below,  a sophisticated and contemporary dining room is energized by the gold floral pattern on the

wing chairs.

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I love the drama in the following photo where the unusual window treatment defines the space

and the giant red flowers are fun and exciting.

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The elegant bedroom below is very neutral in color but offers a glamorous look with the stylized floral wall pattern that creates a brocade effect.

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I like the high contrast effect of the fresh green fabric used as a background color in the living room below.  This floral fabric ties the whole room together and makes the white furniture pop.  In the white kitchen, another green and white floral fabric offers an accent of color and softens the hard surfaces...just like a bouquet of flowers.

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Blue is everywhere this season and wallpapers have come back as a design element.  I like the
variety of blue floral wallcoverings in the next three photos.  Each one creates a totally unique vision
that shows the versatility of floral patterns.

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I enjoy using florals in a single pattern as in the red and white living room.  And, I love the creativity
of mixing different patterns as in the blue and red bedroom.

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Sometimes florals can be used sparingly in a few pillows to brighten a solid color sofa as in the

photo below.  

How beautiful is the living room in the last photo where floral patterns are used harmoniously throughout the space on the upholstery, carpet and mirror frame.  It reminds me of a walk around the garden.

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