Metallic Finishes: The Ultimate Way to Add Glamour to Any Room

In interior design, a metallic finish is a surface on furniture, hardware, lighting, or accessories that has the visual characteristics of metal. It is primarily used to introduce a reflective, textural element that breaks up the matte surfaces and plays with light. Unlike flat woods or paints, metallic surfaces reflect and bounce light throughout a room, adding a sense of depth, movement, and brightness. This has the ability to make a small space appear large and a dark space appear brighter.

It’s also useful to differentiate between actual metals and metallic-looking materials. Brass, copper, or chrome are hard to beat in terms of authenticity and longevity but are usually more expensive and require special upkeep. Modern breakthroughs in materials such as metallic paint, lacquer finishes, and high-end plating provide the same high-end appearance with more affordability and even greater usability in some cases.