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{"id":2013,"date":"2016-09-07T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T16:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2019-05-10T00:50:36","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T00:50:36","slug":"you-glow-girl-how-to-use-metal-in-interior-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/07\/you-glow-girl-how-to-use-metal-in-interior-design\/","title":{"rendered":"You Glow, Girl! (How to Use Metal in Interior Design)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_2110\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2110\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/09\/BLOG-6.-Wesley-Allen-Bedroom-Medina-Iron-Bed-1092-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Wesley Allen Bedroom Medina Iron Bed 1092 is the perfect anchor to this Scandinavian-themed bedroom.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Wesley Allen Bedroom Medina Iron Bed 1092 is the perfect anchor to this Scandinavian-themed bedroom.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Metal is undeniably <em>hot<\/em> these days but are you ready to incorporate it in your home? How you feel towards this design depends a lot on your preferred and current home design. Those who love modern design often <em>feel at home <\/em>with steel and other metals. Yet even those who have rustic or country homes can also make good use of this trend if they want to add a little intrigue or texture into their homes.<\/p>\n<p>Using metal is often a tricky thing among female interior designers and decorators. This is because metal is something perceived to be mainly masculine. First, boys are often the ones who learn about metal when in school. Girls don\u2019t get exposed to it or they have to work extra hard to get more knowledge about metals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metallic Choices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t be reading about every possible metal that you can find on the planet but what you\u2019ll know is a range of metals that is often used in interiors and buildings. You need to begin by understanding the application as well as the use for the metal.<\/p>\n<p>A metal can be defined as an element that can form positive irons. It is characterized by its electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as its opacity. Metals are dense that light cannot easily pass through. They are also often hard. Metals can be mixed by melting eventually forming into alloys.<\/p>\n<p>All metals that are being used in building structures today are able to conduct electricity and heat. They are also malleable which means you can bend and roll them according to the thickness or shape that you require.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a word of caution, though. Stainless steel bench tops are made with metal and they sit close to electricity. Make sure that it is earthed so that no one will be electrocuted.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2111\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2111\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/09\/BLOG-6.-Lexington-Living-Room-Rangoon-Chair-4011-1092-956771-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"This Lexington Living Room Rangoon Chair 4011-1092-956771 offers the charming beauty of both gold and bronze. \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Lexington Living Room Rangoon Chair 4011-1092-956771 offers the charming beauty of both gold and bronze.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Metal and Contemporary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want a look that is sleek, stark and minimalist, then metals are at your disposal. The best metallic finishes for contemporary design are stainless steel, nickel and chrome. As for metallic touches, you can have them on accessories, furniture, fixtures, mirrors and room dividers.<\/p>\n<p>An example of a great contemporary piece is any mirrored or metallic furniture. A set of chrome tables is a great addition to what could be a more mature room. Embracing contemporary design does not have to mean <em>bleak <\/em>or <em>cold<\/em>, though. Brass and gold metals can offer warmth while still maintaining a contemporary look.<\/p>\n<p>You would need to conform to the traditional design rules, though, if you want to bring the contemporary look into the bathroom. You can have a woven wire shower curtain so that you will add texture and glimmer to an often dull bathroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metallic Country<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using the country design together with metals means you will have an eclectic, classic and a cozy home. Country interiors should have copper, gold or chrome. Pots, fixtures and pans would also look great as they look like vintage metals.<\/p>\n<p>An example of country and metal used in perfect harmony is having gold trim with a royal blue appliance. This is the epitome of a French kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eclectic Metal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eclectic is always perceived to be fun yet quirky. Metal is <em>at home <\/em>in this kind of design so go ahead and experiment. Just as long as the choices you make coincide with your personal choices, then they will surely look right inside your home.<\/p>\n<p>The best metallic touches for this style are large mirrors, walls and large pieces of furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Have a chrome lamp brought inside the bedroom or a mesh chair become the focal point inside the living room. Your goal is to make funky look like art.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metal is undeniably hot these days but are you ready to incorporate it in your home? How you feel towards this design depends a lot on your preferred and current home design. Those who love modern design often feel at home with steel and other metals. 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