When Pinterest announced its 2024 trends, it reported that cool tones are ?so hot right now?, a pendulum swing from the love affair with gold. Oh how we love to look at trends in design to see how people are dressing and decorating from year to year, but it amuses me to think that somehow one particular metal that comes from the earth is trendier than another. Aren?t all metals appealing in some form"
 

– pinterest predictions
 
Having renovated dozens of spaces and closely observed the interior design industry for fifteen years, I believe we?ve reached point in design evolution when we can say all metal finishes are timeless. What matters is what the designer is looking for in a metal to help tell a story. It?s the undertones in the metals that influence the overall style or aesthetic of a space as well as the shape and design of the chosen fixture. Different undertones and sheens are what make a difference. Warm undertones are found in brass, copper, and rose gold whereas cooler undertones are present in chrome and nickel. Warm undertones have red, yellow, or brown hues present while cooler undertones include blue and gray. There are also a variety of finishes to choose from on a spectrum from brushed to polished.
When we study the countless examples of well designed rooms, one can spot every metal finish.  Below is a closer look at the differences and examples of all metal finishes looking good in different spaces.
 
Polished & Brushed Nic...