Metallic Decor Trends
Steely hues and muted metals take center stage: cue applause
Text by Nancy Claus; Produced by Melissa Tomlin Published March 13, 2012 at 02:51 PM
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Photo by John O'Donnell
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the midas touch
Pepper Berry Furniture Company bench with pewter fabric and black suede welding ➤ $2,132; Michael Textiles silk pillows ➤ $40-$180 at Ella’s Design Studio in White Plains
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lofty layers
Polished stainless accents and faceted crystals add pizzazz to this handcrafted iron chandelier finished with silver leaf. Corbett Lighting Muse Collection Four Light Pendant ➤ $2,590; link ➤$826 at Hi-Light in Yonkers, Patdo Electrical Supply and Vitolite Electric Sales in Port Chester, and Ideal Electric in Mount Kisco
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bathing beauty
Made of heavy-gauge stainless steel, this Japanese soaking bath can be used indoors or out, recessed into a deck, or left free-standing. Soho Tub ➤ $18,612; optional air jet system ➤ $5,848 at Grande Central Showroom in Yonkers
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party time
Put some Dom on ice and your party is good to go. Recycled-aluminium ice bucket by Mariposa ➤ $325 at Wish in Rye
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a real steel
A brand new line of five-ply, clad-metal cookware that's oven-safe to 600 degrees, with welded, stainless steel, stay-cool handles. The even cooler part? The finish stays shiny for the life of each piece. Demeyere Industry5 Collection ➤ $250-$1,000 at Sur La Table in Yonkers
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get hammered
Striking on its own, this hammered-aluminum bowl also makes a smart serving dish. ➤ $188 at Wish in Rye
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welded whimsey
One-of-a-kind steel sculptures range from eight to 18 inches tall. Suspended Squares ➤ $450 at davidtobey.com, Washington Square Art Gallery in Rye Brook, and James in Bedford Hills
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copper head
This hand-hammered copper range-hood from Native Trails combines good looks with professional-grade ventilation ➤ $5,900 for a 36” hood to $8,900 for a 54” hood at Harbor Plumbing & Heating Supply in Mamaroneck and Carminart in Elmsford
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copper head
This hand-hammered copper range-hood from Native Trails combines good looks with professional-grade ventilation ➤ $5,900 for a 36” hood to $8,900 for a 54” hood at Harbor Plumbing & Heating Supply in Mamaroneck and Carminart in Elmsford
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spun gold
Custom headboard and pillows made up with sparkly metallic fabrics: headboard, Kabuki fabric by Casamance; silk coverlet, Diamonds Are Forever silk by Wesco Fabrics ➤ prices upon request; pillows ➤ $40-$180 at Ella’s Design Studio in White Plains