
23. Design Mistake: Overdoing It With Metals
Having metal accents in your home can help to create a bright and clean environment. A chrome floor lamp can brighten up a room. However, if you’re also pairing it with a chrome chandelier, chrome coffee table, and an assortment of other chrome accouterments in a room, then you’re overdoing it. Too much metal can take away from the warmth of a room and actually make it feel much colder than it is. Metal should be used as an accent, not the central theme of a room.
You can round out your use of metal accents by adding more organic materials, such as wood and cotton, to create a balance. While the metal is smooth and clean, go for other shapes that are asymmetrical in nature. This can help to tone down the rigid atmosphere that metal decor can bring to a room. As stated earlier, what you want to create is an interior design with balance. That is, not to stick to just one thing to the point that it becomes overpowering in a room.