Home Tones: Steel

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Steel – the material and the colour is this week’s Home Tones. By its very nature, steel has a solid and durable quality. It has real presence in a space – strong and timeless. It’s probably most often used in kitchens and kitchen diners, but we’ve found some wonderful images of it being utilised in bathrooms, lounge areas and bedrooms too. And not forgetting outdoor spaces where metal planters and garden furniture can look fabulous in contemporary designs. It’s the perfect partner for lighter shades of wood such as beech and birch – and looks amazing set against various shades of purple, orange and grey.

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Home Tones: Copper

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The current fashion for using copper in interiors shows no sign of abating. This metallic tone isn’t sterile like stainless steel can often feel. It’s also not as ‘bling’ as gold; it’s warm, soft and sumptuous. It works very well with dark paint shades, particularly grey – another strong trend over recent years. Furthermore, it lends itself to being used alongside a wide variety of textures; from concrete to velvet, wood to suede. Whether you’re aiming for a luxe or utilitarian look, copper will work wonderfully well.

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