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Metallic: How to Incorporate this trend into your home

Offering a contemporary look, the metallic trend remains popular among interior designers and home owners looking to add a spot of glitz and glamour to their dcor.

The great thing about it is it can be used in a variety of ways, by way of bold wallpaper, or subtle accessories.

Creating a high level of richness and intensity, metallic can be contrasted and layered fairly easily. Giving off a sense of luxury against other shades and textures in the home, metallic shades are perfect throughout the seasons, especially during summer when they can add a certain sparkle to an otherwise neutral room.

Metallics aren't restricted to gold, bronze and silver either; you can pick up a gorgeous deep blue metallic accessory, or perhaps something in bright red. How about a metallic Chesterfield sofa Upholstered in leather in a metallic finish, your chosen chesterfield will add instant wow factor to any room.

Or how about choosing an opulent coloured metallic bedspread, or a few scatter cushions here and there for a subtle nod to the trend You can even purchase metallic paint, which cleverly reflects the light to give the appearance of precious metals with a brushed effect.

Another great way to incorporate the trend into your home is by wallpapering a feature wall with a paper comprising a hint of metallic pattern.

If you're someone who tires of trends easily, however, opt instead for pieces which can be easily changed later, such as metallic coloured vases, and other trinkets. Cushions are a good idea, as they can be easily swapped with different covers when you decide on a brand new scheme.

Tiles can prove a focal point to a room, but can be difficult to change later if you fancy something different. Instead, why not add them to just one area of a kitchen, perhaps, for a burst of colour

Dip a toe into the world of metallics by adding a copper or metallic pendant light to a kitchen or living room, placing one over a dining table for a striking look.

The important thing, as with any interiors trend, is not to go all-out, especially if you're someone who likes to keep up with trends and follow new ones as and when they come about. Enjoy the trend, but don't overdo it, adding small pieces here and there, being mindful of the areas you can easily transform later for a new look.

Metallic shades work particularly well with vibrant colours, so how about pairing your bronze pieces, for example, with turquoise, fuchsia, or even orange

If you're unsure where to begin, start small by adding one or two pieces here and there to see how the trend works in your home, before making an investment and choosing larger pieces. Just as you would paint a small section of a wall with a couple of tester pots of paint to see how you feel about certain colours, this way of trying new trends really pays.