Trend Alert- Mixed Metals

Lately we've been seeing a lot of mixed metal finishes, and all I can say is, THANK GOODNESS!  If I ever do another satin nickel faucet, it'll be too soon.  Blah blah blah is what I think to matching everything.  This new look adds interest to your design, not to mention, a more eclectic look.  Nothing is more boring (in my opinion) than a bathroom with every last piece of metal having the same finish, and typically the plumbing and hardware are all matchy-matchy too.  

Sorry about the rant, but that is one thing I'm forced to do at work, match every last damn finish.  Even if the client doesn't want it, my boss insists because it's safe.  Ok I'm off the soapbox.  Now, let's see how designers are living out my dream of blinging it out to different finishes.....

Let's get things started off with John Legend's kitchen and those killer gold barstools...love everything about it.

I have no idea who lives here, but still a lovely living room.....

Loving these gold pendants! Kinda industrial in a pretty feminine kitchen, great combo!

This would be a great look in a hotel! 

This photo comes from the magazine House and Home, which is one of my favorites!  I really enjoy the U.K. Edition and highly recommend.  Anyway how amazing is this faucet? 

Photo Credits:  architectural digest, http://www.domainehome.com/john-legend-chrissy-teigen-apartment-photos/slide2, http://www.lonny.com/Design+Inspiration/articles/1tf6hPl7VcZ/How+to+Mix+Metals, bhg.com, http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-interiors-lloyd-ralphs-design?page=3, 

Fabulous Fireplaces

Summer is flying by, and I've been slacking on the posts!  I am tasked with the job of designing some fireplaces for a new client.  I've classified this couple as modern mountain, and should have no problem finding inspiration.  

For the great room, we were thinking of bringing in the exterior stone.  Because of the heavy feeling in the stone, I would like to balance it out with some chunky wood, similar to the fireplaces below...

      

                                   

For the bedroom, I'm thinking reclaimed barn wood.  

                                  

      

                                 

                                      

That last one takes the cake for me!  Finally, in their lower level, I would like to do something a little more clean and sleek.  This will be the entertaining area and doesn't need to feel quite as cozy as the others.   I'm thinking since we've used stone and wood, this one should be metal.

                                  

                                     

                                      

     

Photo credits Charles Cuniff, better homes and garden, http://stylecarrot.com/2012/10/30/site-spotlight-roomreveal-30-spaces-21-designers/, Metal fireplace by Laura Kirar, http://designed-for-life.tumblr.com/post/37632296535, http://www.sortrature.com/25-coolest-room-partition-ideas/,  https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2qS5c5P4ZCypo_A2fTKixQ?feat=embedwebsite

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