Weave Metallics Into Your Kitchen
Make your kitchen shimmer with brass, copper and gold features
The trend for metallics sees no signs of abating, and of all the rooms in the home, the kitchen arguably offers the most scope for introducing elements of brass, copper and gold. Whether you favour all-out luxe, a vintage boho vibe, industrial simplicity or a relaxed Mediterranean feel, metallics can bring a wonderful new dimension to your kitchen.
A few subtle golden glimmers in accessories and lighting may be all you need, or perhaps your heart is set on something more substantial, such as a shiny metallic island, antique copper stove or battered bronze sink. Whatever your preference, take some inspiration from these clever kitchen designs where the balance of metallics is spot on.
A few subtle golden glimmers in accessories and lighting may be all you need, or perhaps your heart is set on something more substantial, such as a shiny metallic island, antique copper stove or battered bronze sink. Whatever your preference, take some inspiration from these clever kitchen designs where the balance of metallics is spot on.
Let your lights shine
Lighting is one area where you’ll find an enormous amount of choice in terms of metallics. Whether you pick one oversized design or groupings of two or more, if you want to introduce an element of gold, brass or copper, lighting is a key area that will certainly pack a punch.
Contrast often works well: for instance, a battered factory pendant with sleek, high-gloss slab doors or a highly polished shiny gold globe with freestanding rustic units.
Lighting is one area where you’ll find an enormous amount of choice in terms of metallics. Whether you pick one oversized design or groupings of two or more, if you want to introduce an element of gold, brass or copper, lighting is a key area that will certainly pack a punch.
Contrast often works well: for instance, a battered factory pendant with sleek, high-gloss slab doors or a highly polished shiny gold globe with freestanding rustic units.
Work the industrial look
This workmanlike copper tap with its utilitarian styling is perfect for creating an industrial feel. Position it high on the wall to maximise its factory-like credentials and pair with classic subway tiles and stylish Swedish String-style shelving.
This workmanlike copper tap with its utilitarian styling is perfect for creating an industrial feel. Position it high on the wall to maximise its factory-like credentials and pair with classic subway tiles and stylish Swedish String-style shelving.
Nod to a Mediterranean mood
Go for a hammered metal sink in a tarnished copper or bronze teamed with a curvaceous tap, contrasting white marble worktop and vibrant patterned crockery to bring a little flavour of the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
Copper is the perfect material for those who appreciate the evolving nature of natural materials, as the patina will develop over time.
Go for a hammered metal sink in a tarnished copper or bronze teamed with a curvaceous tap, contrasting white marble worktop and vibrant patterned crockery to bring a little flavour of the Mediterranean to your kitchen.
Copper is the perfect material for those who appreciate the evolving nature of natural materials, as the patina will develop over time.
Be brave
Accessories and smaller accents are all very well for dipping your toe into the metallics trend, but if you really want to make a big statement, reflective metallic kitchen cupboards are the way to go. These doors are actually clad in highly polished brass sheeting, but several kitchen companies offer gloss lacquer or gloss glass metallic finishes that give a similar effect.
This look makes maximum impact on an island or a single bank of units rather than being used all over, and go for simple handless slab doors with no detailing.
Accessories and smaller accents are all very well for dipping your toe into the metallics trend, but if you really want to make a big statement, reflective metallic kitchen cupboards are the way to go. These doors are actually clad in highly polished brass sheeting, but several kitchen companies offer gloss lacquer or gloss glass metallic finishes that give a similar effect.
This look makes maximum impact on an island or a single bank of units rather than being used all over, and go for simple handless slab doors with no detailing.
Pick a copper cooker
While stainless steel remains the most popular choice for built-in ovens, and black and cream dominate the range cooker market, the increasing appetite for metallic finishes has led to more choice for cooks, too. For a French country kitchen feel, an antique copper-coloured range cooker is the perfect accompaniment to those traditional copper pans.
While stainless steel remains the most popular choice for built-in ovens, and black and cream dominate the range cooker market, the increasing appetite for metallic finishes has led to more choice for cooks, too. For a French country kitchen feel, an antique copper-coloured range cooker is the perfect accompaniment to those traditional copper pans.
Focus on the details
While going for gold with bigger items, such as cabinetry, sinks and appliances, may be a little too much for some, a few small, subtle touches can really bring a plain kitchen to life. Here, the unexpected gold cup handles and tap are all that are needed to inject a quirky twist.
While going for gold with bigger items, such as cabinetry, sinks and appliances, may be a little too much for some, a few small, subtle touches can really bring a plain kitchen to life. Here, the unexpected gold cup handles and tap are all that are needed to inject a quirky twist.
Go glam with splashback tiles…
Picking one statement feature, such as these bronze-back mirror tiles, can really take a simple white kitchen to another level. Mirror tiles or metallic-coloured ceramic tiles are both good options. Pick high-sheen gold subway tiles that look like gold bars or shimmering mosaic tiles.
If you want to step up the glam factor even further, you could even choose gold glittery grout to complete the look.
Be inspired by more splashbacks
Picking one statement feature, such as these bronze-back mirror tiles, can really take a simple white kitchen to another level. Mirror tiles or metallic-coloured ceramic tiles are both good options. Pick high-sheen gold subway tiles that look like gold bars or shimmering mosaic tiles.
If you want to step up the glam factor even further, you could even choose gold glittery grout to complete the look.
Be inspired by more splashbacks
…or pick copper sheeting
As an alternative to splashback tiles, metal sheeting in bronze, brass or copper can be cut to size for a wonderfully sleek, no-join appearance. Go for a high-shine reflective finish or a scratched and tarnished antique finish. You can even get metal sheeting that’s embossed to look like tiles for an ornate look.
As an alternative to splashback tiles, metal sheeting in bronze, brass or copper can be cut to size for a wonderfully sleek, no-join appearance. Go for a high-shine reflective finish or a scratched and tarnished antique finish. You can even get metal sheeting that’s embossed to look like tiles for an ornate look.
Don’t forget switches
Although chrome and white dominate the electrical aisles of the big DIY sheds, it’s worth seeking out sockets and switch plates in other metallic hues. Make them a stand-out feature by choosing shiny copper or polished gold, or go for a less obtrusive look with antique or brushed brass or distressed copper.
This kitchen brings together a host of marvellous metallics in both shiny and matt finishes, set off by a simple background of white and midnight blue.
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Although chrome and white dominate the electrical aisles of the big DIY sheds, it’s worth seeking out sockets and switch plates in other metallic hues. Make them a stand-out feature by choosing shiny copper or polished gold, or go for a less obtrusive look with antique or brushed brass or distressed copper.
This kitchen brings together a host of marvellous metallics in both shiny and matt finishes, set off by a simple background of white and midnight blue.
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Do you love metallics and have you used them in the kitchen? Share your ideas in the Comments section.
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If you want to add some metallic elements to your kitchen without starting from scratch, copper-coloured bar stools or dining chairs will give you the biggest bang for your buck.
For a budget makeover, revamp existing wooden stools with metallic spray paint or use masking tape and just spray the bottom third of the legs for a dip-dyed effect.