{"id":5525,"date":"2019-02-28T20:24:41","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T20:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=5525"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:41:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:41:03","slug":"mixed-metal-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/mixed-metal-finishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Look: Mixed Metal Finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Mixed Metal Finishes | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/mid-century-modern-sconce-brass-mitzi-marnie-hudson-valley\/P1924440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marnie Sconce<\/a> by Mitzi<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mixed metal finishes create a bold, elegant look that is much easier to incorporate into your home than you may think. With a few simple tips, we&#8217;ll show you how to design your space with mixed metals like a pro.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Metal Tones and Combinations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Warm Tones<\/strong>: Gold, brass, copper, bronze.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cool Tones<\/strong>: Stainless steel, chrome, satin\u00a0nickel, aluminum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neutral Tones<\/strong>: Cast iron, black metals.<\/p>\n<p>Mixing metal finishes is easy to pull off when you know how to combine tones. If your dominant metal is a cool color, you should use warm accents, and if you are using a dominant warm color, accent with cool tones. Both warm and cool colors mix well with neutral metals. It is best to choose 2-3 metals that you would like to mix to create interest without overwhelming your space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/matteo-sphericon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/mid-century-modern-led-pendant-light-brass-caswell-hudson-valley-lighting\/P1531758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sphericon Pendant<\/a> by Matteo Lighting<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Proper Placement<\/h2>\n<p>Interior designers suggest using your metals in layers by making everything on the same level the same color. Generally, that means using one metal for lighting and another for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/products\/cabinet-hardware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cabinet hardware<\/a> and faucets. Many popular light\u00a0fixtures now come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/products\/pendants?Finish=MixedFinishes#productList\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mixed metal finishes<\/a>, in which case it&#8217;s fine to have different metals on the same plane.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Fixtures with Mixed Metal Finishes<\/h2>\n<p>Some of our favorite\u00a0new fixtures take the guesswork out of mixing metals and combine two or three in a single fixture. When using a fixture with multiple finishes, it is best to follow the lead of the fixture and use the same combination\u00a0of metallic finishes throughout the room. If the fixture&#8217;s dominant finish is black and the accent color is brass, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/products\/cabinet-hardware?Finish=BlackTones#productList\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">black<\/a> at the dominant color for your hardware and brass for accents and accessories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Favorite Mixed Metal Fixtures<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_fourth \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/peyton-matte-black-factory-bronze-pendant-z-lite\/P2185461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/P2185461zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fourth \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/traveler-sand-coal-brushed-nickel-island-light-george-kovacs\/P2306213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/P2306213zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fourth \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/lucci-16-inch-led-pendant-black-brass-oxygen-lighting\/P2474818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/P2474818zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fourth last \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/gilded-glam-sand-coal-painted-plated-honey-gold-pendant-minka-lavery\/P2305754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/02\/P2305754zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Follow Us<\/h2>\n<p>For more lighting and design inspiration, follow us on\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/dlighting\/boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/destination_lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/destinationlighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mixed Metal Finishes | Marnie Sconce by Mitzi Mixed metal finishes create a bold, elegant look that is much easier to incorporate into your home than you may think. 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