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5 Tips For Adding Metallics to Your Walls

Liz Jardine’s “Starburst”

Add a little shimmer to your space! We are sure you’ve seen gold hardware, embellished fabrics, copper mugs, and silver light fixtures (just to name a few) taking over home décor trends. And with metallic accents having a big moment in design, we have the perfect images to embellish your walls and want to share 5 tips to help you incorporate some metallic into your space!

1. Opposites attract: metallics & earth tones

Adding just the right touch of metallic accents with warm earth tones is the perfect, polished pair.  Hanging an art piece with natural tones and a pop of sparkle can make the perfect statement and elevate a neutral space without over-doing it.

2. Metals do mix 

“Shining Example” by Liz Jardine

No matter what you may have heard, don’t be afraid to mix your metals.  One trick to mixing metals in one space is to hang an art piece that incorporates the different metallic tones you are using.  You can also highlight one metal and have smaller accent pieces of a different metal, like gold with smaller silver accents, to keep your space cohesive.

3. No room is off limits

Metallic hues can make any room feel a little extra luxurious, no matter the function.  While living rooms and dining rooms are popular spaces for incorporating the metallic trend, your office space, bathroom, or really any space, can use a touch of glamour too!

“Indigo Oyster Shells” by Liz Jardine

4. Pops of Color & Shimmer

Just because you add metallics to your room doesn’t mean you can’t add some color.  Even in a neutral space, having a colorful art piece with a metallic shimmer can be exactly what you need to enhance your space.  Or if your space already has a bit of color, finding the right art piece can complement it and also add some shine.

5. Go Bold

Go for it, and make a statement with your embellishment!  Metallics are sure to catch people’s eye, so don’t be afraid to go bold with pattern, deep hues, and shimmer in your wall decor.

Some of these pieces are available as originals with all the beautiful texture and metallic shimmer you’ll love, but all of the pieces featured here are available in our Print-On-Demand collection on our website.  We are also able to do hand embellishment on canvas prints so that your image will get that unique and customized metallic texture!

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We would love to hear, how would you design with the metallic trend?

Trends from the 2015 Las Vegas West Coast Art & Frame Show

We are all just getting back to work and resettled from the exciting West Coast Art & Frame Show in Las Vegas. It was a fabulous show, with terrific turn out! We all had a great time seeing many of our customers from around the world and meeting new clients.

While we were there we heard several recurring “wishlist” themes from show attendees. Keep reading for the Top 5 most-requested image categories being specified by our clients.

COASTAL – Although sailing continues to be a strong theme, clients are looking for a fresh take on this timeless seascape category.

FLORAL – With the approach of Spring, many people are looking for fresh florals, particularly with a watercolor feel.

LODGE – Rugged and Rustic are the buzz words for this earthy category.

METALLICS – While gold is making a big comeback, silver and bronze are also strong.

NEUTRALS  – After years of heavily-trending vibrant colors, neutrals are very strong.

All in all, we had a great tradeshow, and are already busy channeling all the valuable market info and customer requests into exciting and trend-forward new imagery and color palettes, so stay tuned!

If you are a member of the trade and would like information on becoming a Third & Wall member and accessing our online collections, please contact us or call us at 1-206-443-8425 or toll-free at 1-877-326-3925. Our fax number is 1-206-441-4299.

If you are not a member of the trade, please email us to find a retailer near you, or visit our showroom at 312 Ninth Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. Our showroom is open to the public.