Interior design, like most things in life, is a balancing act. We’re drawn to unison and balance that is aesthetically pleasing. Though just because we’re naturally inclined to find or create balance doesn’t necessarily mean that our home décor has to be entirely the same. Indeed, there’s much balance to find in blending polar opposites to establish a contrasting unity.
The melding of metal and wood couldn’t be a better match made in interior design heaven. The soft warmth of wood furnishings evokes a connection to our roots and the earth at large, while using metal employs an attractive, rough contrast that visually complements your home décor.
Melding Metal and Wood Furnishings For Interior Design
At Stowers Furniture, we believe you should be bold and set the standard of interior design amongst your friends and family.
By fusing metal and wood in your interior design, you’ll establish a wondrous union between two materials that complement each other and elevate your home décor style. Simple and subtle differences, like having a wood dining table with metal chairs, creates a noticeable, yet unobtrusive, visual difference that you and your guests will find aesthetically pleasing. For a likely more pronounced difference, inverse the dining room set up so that your solid metal table is coupled with the warmth of rich, wooden chairs.
Indeed, many interior designers find that incorporating yin-and-yang type elements creates a natural perception of balance because of the stark contrast between materials. Though it’s important to remember that when pairing these materials, you aren’t merely placing them with one another. Proper integration requires a certain level of creativity to ensure that the feel of your home is one that was purposely designed with bold contrast, rather than a byproduct of necessity.
Aside from their complementary nature, wood and metal furnishings, much like high-quality antiques, have the appeal of durability and long-lasting enjoyment. Unlike furniture from many big box retailers, wood and metal décor is more often than not constructed to last a lifetime and can be passed down from generation to generation.
If the dining room isn’t your preferred place to make a bold statement, consider subtly incorporating the thematic elements of contrast through out your home. Utilize a wooden bench in your entryway with metal storage bins, or a metal bookcase in your living room offset by a sturdy wooden coffee table for you guests to center around. While not as prominently pronounced, the regular use of these materials in different aspects of your home will give an overall impression of balance through subtlety.
Our eyes are inherently equipped for noticing discernible differences in everything they survey. Thus, too much contrast can cause a feeling of unsteadiness and imbalance. But properly pairing contrasting elements gives balance that allows for the eye to gracefully scan the room with no issues.
Whether you’re interested in traditional interior design, rustic furnishings, vintage themes, coastal décor or farmhouse design, the pairing of metal and wood in your home’s interior design style is a match made in heaven. Come into our showroom and our San Antonio-based interior designers, with decades of experience, will help find the perfect pieces to establish balance in your home and elevate your style to new levels.
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