Trend Focus: Hot Metals

Creating balance

While hot metals can undoubtedly make a bold statement in any space, achieving balance is key to ensuring a harmonious design. When incorporating these colours into your decor, it’s essential to strike the right balance between warmth and coolness, brightness and depth.

Mixing different metal finishes and textures will add visual interest and dimension to a room, while also preventing it from feeling too monotonous or overwhelming. A great way to do this is by having a metal curtain pole coupled with metallic, velvety curtains.

Tips for using hot metals at home

Ready to embrace hot metals  in your home? There are our top tips to get started:

• Statement Lighting: Invest in striking lamp shades featuring hot metal inners to serve as the focal point of a room.
• Hardware and Fixtures: Update your kitchen or bathroom with brass or copper hardware and fixtures for an instant touch of elegance.
• Accent Pieces: Add warmth and texture to your space with decorative accents such as vases, trays, and cushions in metallic colours.
• Furniture: Incorporate pieces of furniture with metal accents or frames, such as coffee tables, side tables, or shelving units, to infuse your space with industrial flair.
• Windows: Don’t forget you can find a wealth of luxurious blinds and curtains handcrafted from metallic fabrics! 

If you need further inspiration, you can discover more about hot metals in our specially curated Pinterest board, and the hot metals collection on the website!

The appeal of hot metals

For thousands of years, humans have been captivated by metal – it’s one of the reasons why several epochs are named after them. There’s something undeniably captivating about the rich hues and lustrous finishes of hot metals that exude warmth and character, infusing a space with a sense of luxury and elegance. 

Whether it’s the reddish-golden glow of copper, the deep amber tones of brass, or the chic richness of dark irons, these metals add depth and dimension to any interior. The same can be said for the brighter metal shades. Silver and steel shades add a refreshing yet stylish finish to any room in the home.

Industrial chic meets contemporary elegance

One of the defining characteristics of the hot metal interior design trend is its seamless blend of industrial chic and contemporary elegance. By incorporating elements such as metal fixtures, and shimmering accessories, this trend pays homage to the elegance of quality metallurgy while infusing it with a modern twist. The result is a space that feels both edgy and refined, with an undeniable sense of character and style.

Forging the right design

One of the greatest appeals of the hot metal trend is its versatility. Whether you’re aiming for a rustic farmhouse aesthetic or a sleek urban loft vibe, hot metals can be incorporated into almost any trending scheme. From statement lamp shades and hardware to accent pieces, curtains, blinds and furniture, there are countless ways to integrate these metals into your home decor. Additionally, hot metals pair beautifully with a wide range of other popular materials, including wood, glass, and stone, allowing for endless possibilities in terms of texture and contrast.