monday musings: mixed metals.

M to 4th power. Remember the days when you were forced to choose either gold or silver? I would say those were the good ole' days, but who am I fooling? They weren't. Whoever once stated that mixing metals shouldn't exist is totally rolling over in their grave right now. David Yurman put those bad teachings to bed years ago and now we have all suddenly jumped on board. It gives any space a collected, bold, mature and masculine aesthetic. I have plans for mixing metals in multiple spaces in our house and I cannot wait to share the finished product (Hint. Dining room would be one). Let's look at some heavy metal spaces. 


I have been in awe of this space ever since I laid eyes on it. That ornate mirror. That chrome stool. That glass and chrome nightstand. That silver sun mirror. Want. It. All. 

{houzz}

Mixed metals in a kitchen. This is brave right here girls and girls. Those pendants are too much for my little heart to take. Anyone notice the chrome backsplash?? Major. 

Larve. Larve. Larve. Super glam and chic space with none other than mixed metals. I see silver, mercury glass and gold up in here. Doesn't this room look like it fosters creativity and productivity? Almost looks like it does the work for you. 

{the glitter guide}

A semi masculine living space. I am beyond obsessed with the gold leaf iron coffee table that steals the room. Let's not forget the other chrome and iron elements that are totally marrying this space. It works. 

{rue magazine}

Ahhhh. A calm, peaceful and serene living space. The blank slate of this room allots for memorable accessories such as gold pigs and furry chrome stools. The mixture of the metals is so subtle in this space that you hardly notice. 

Holy. Mixture. Are you not dying over this room?!?! That mercury glass cabinet is almost too much for me to go on. Hold. Ok. I am back. Silvers, golds and brass oh my. I am not positive of the original source on this one but if I had to guess, I would say Kelly Wearstler. Does it or does it not have Kelly written all over it?!?! Duh. 

Lovely masculine sleeping quarters. Dying over that lantern pendant. Mostly gold accents but a few silvers woven in between. 

{lonny}

Same house, different room. Love the gold nailhead detailing on the chairs mixed with the chrome lighting. Chic. 

{lonny}

Another calm and inviting living space with tons of mixed metals. Who would have thought?! 

And a larger image. Are we seeing the silver accordion table happening here?  I am slightly in love. 

{the lennox}

Some serious permanent mixed metals here. This is so glam I can hardly even stand it. 

{pinterest}

Gotta throw some mixed metal arm candy in the mix. Had to. 

{honestly wtf}

What do you think? Are you brave enough? Go for it. You won't turn back. Loves!