Metallic accents and decorations in gold, silver and copper have also been a popular part of Indian palaces and grand, traditional homes. Now, as the throwback trend is gaining momentum, metals are making their way back into modern interiors once again. It’s undeniable – these shiny elements can bring large doses of glamour to any space. Here’s how you too can welcome the sheen of metals into your home through simple yet effective ways.

1. Use metals as accessories

A large gold, silver or copper decorative object can add just the right amount of flair to your home without making it look too blingy. 

See how an opulent gold-hued lighting piece adds to the grandeur of this expansive reception room.

A silver-framed mirror above the mantel, a chandelier (reflected in the mirror), the lamp in front of the wall panels, a contemporary table with silver accessories, all create a bright, light-reflecting interior. 

Employ metals as wall and ceiling accents

Metallic painted accents set a glamorous stage and can team beautifully with accessories.

Gold tiles in between the beige blocks of the accent wall lend specks of sparkle in the room. The neutral sofas and the black granite flooring all come together to create a balanced colour palette.

Choose glowing fabrics 

For bringing in a glamorous look, consider fabrics with a metallic sheen. You could choose from glistening silver-, gold- and copper-colored velvet or glazed linen. In this space, the metallic-hued fabrics in gold and silver used on the drapes and sofas create a luxurious feel.

Through furniture with a metallic finish

Other than accessories and accents, metallics can be introduced through furniture too. 

See how the gold-finished pieces here are so confidently used around the room. The legs of the centre tables and side sofa add shimmer and glamour to the otherwise neutral palette of the room.

A single, intricately patterned gold centre table is enough to add a big dose of the glamour quotient to the light-filled white room.