Thanks to the new metallic trend, your days of reserving silver and gold for Christmas time are over. The metallics trend has taken the interior design world by storm. By the looks of things, it is here to stay. If the décor in your home is in need of an update, nothing suggests an element of glam like a sparkly metallic accent.
But (by definition) copper, silver and gold are not cheap. So, unless you want to go all-in with metallics, it can be hard to adopt the trend in a satisfactory way. However, if you’re a lover of crafts, you can find inexpensive ways to decorate with metallics through these easy tips.. If you love nothing more than to get your craft supplies out and make something creative to add personality to your empty walls, these tips will help you invite a touch of trendy metallic to your décor without breaking the bank.
Use Restraint
Less is more when it comes to this new trend. While you may get excited about incorporating metallics into your color scheme, a sophisticated look can quickly spill over into something that looks tacky. When you’re still feeling out how metallics look in your home, it’s best to start small and see how these smaller additions affect the overall aesthetic of your home, rather than dive in head-first.
Grab a can of good-quality spray-paint and play around with Wall Stencils, or other subtle pieces like trays, mirrors or picture frames that you’d like to give the metallic treatment. Metallic-look crafting materials such as silver foil or gold spray paint offer plenty of opportunities to invite eye-catching metallic pieces into your home without investing too much money in the effect.
Jazz Up Old Pieces
Reusing your old furniture with the addition of a metallic finish is a great way to introduce the metallic trend to your home without creating additional waste. Give your old Ikea furniture a new lease on life with a new silver or gold sheen, or attach a couple of metallic knobs to your old wooden dresser. While the metallic trend can be fairly pricey to adopt wholesale if you’re buying all your accents from the store, you can radically reduce the cost by repurposing things you already have. (You’ll also be taking care of the environment, too.)
Visit your local DIY store and purchase a tin of metallic spray-paint. Soon you’ll be creating something trendy and fresh for your home. Adding a metallic touch to old furniture can be a rewarding way to recycle uninspiring objects and have fun at the same time.
Choose Your Metallics Carefully
When you’re aiming to create a certain effect with metallics, it’s worth noting that the various colors and materials will create a different look, depending on factors such as the feel of the room, the light and the size of the space. Don’t limit yourself to silvers and golds. The latest approach to the trend is to introduce rose-gold, copper and bronze, rather than going for the obvious choices. And while you may think that mixing metallics would be a sin in the interior design world, many designers are opting to blend or even clash several different metallic colors in the same space. This effect is not for everyone, but you never know until you try. (And the great advantage of crafting is that if it doesn’t work, you can always do it again!)
If you’re dying to give metallics a try, these tips will help you jump on the trend without spending too much money.
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