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Mixing old and new in a living space
Mixing old and new in a bathroom space
Mixing old and new in a dining space
Mixing old and new in a bedroom space
Mixing old and new in a dining space
Mixing old and new in a kitchen space
Mixing old and new in a dining space
Mixing old and new in a bedroom space
Mixing old and new in a bathroom space
Mixing old and new in a living space
Mixing old and new in a kitchen space
Mixing old and new in a living space
Mixing old and new in a living space
Mixing old and new in a bathroom space
Mixing old and new in a dining space
Mixing old and new in a bathroom space
Mixing old and new in a study space
Mixing old and new in a dining space
Mixing old and new in a kitchen space
Mixing old and new in a laundry space
Mixing old and new in a bathroom space
Mixing old and new in a kitchen space
Mixing old and new in a living space
Mixing old and new in a dining space
Wardrobe
Bedroom
selected items with soft fabrics that spoke to the beachside location. Similarly, so does the black and white photograph of the ocean, with a white frame to keep the space light and airy.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining room
Kitchen
Don’t fancy dark tones? Opt for units at the other end of the colour spectrum to tone with a metallic splashback. In this kitchen, a burnished copper splashback runs the entire length of the back wall. The mottled, rust-coloured finish looks striking against the bright white kitchen cabinets. The warm tones of the copper work with the parquet floor and leather bar stools to warm up the sleek, modern room.
Metallics sit nicely with dark tones of blue and green, as evidenced in this olive kitchen. The bronze splashback is complemented by the deep-hued units and walnut details. To offset these sombre shades, a line of bright white is added in the form of a marble benchtop, as well as two white picture frames above.
This chic space is full of dark areas, including the black-framed doors and windows, black skirting boards, dark parquet floor and black benchtops. To maintain the dramatic feel, it makes sense to go for a deep tone on the cabinets. However, a solid block of colour might have been too moody, so to lift the space the designers have chosen an antiqued bronze. The mottled surfaces add some interesting texture to the space, and the polished finish helps to bounce light around the room.
Here’s another example of how metallic surfaces allow you to play with contrasts. The benchtop, sink and splashback in this kitchen are made from copper that will form a beautiful patina over time. The striking shine on the surfaces here sits next to matt, colour-washed wood, which helps to highlight the gleam of the finish above.
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