2025 interior design trend: Mixed Metals

Move over mono-metallics, there’s a new aesthetic in the zeitgeist. Hot off our 2025 interior design predictions report, we’re diving deep into the Mixed Metals trend.

What is the Mixed Metals interior design trend?

As the name suggests, the mixed metals trend is where different metallics—such as brass, chrome and bronze—are layered within one space. 

Believe it or not, this was once considered a design faux-pas. But now, we’re seeing how these unexpected combinations can achieve an eclectic look that’s both sophisticated and fresh.

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Where did the Mixed Metals trend come from?

There are a few potential reasons for the Mixed Metals interiors trend. 

Chrome’s big comeback

Brass held the spotlight for several years, but recently, chrome has seen a major comeback. This is likely due to the resurgence of mid-century Italian furniture, which often features chrome elements. 

“While brass brings warmth, a vintage feel, and a hint of glamour, chrome offers a sleek, polished look that brings a modern edge to spaces” says our Head of Interior Design, Kelly Collins. 

The fashion influence

Mixed metals were a common theme that echoed through jewellery collections shown at Paris Fashion Week in 2023. And it was a trend that quickly took off. Celebrities and trend-setters alike started experimenting with mixed metal bracelet stacks, two-tone rings and gold/chrome piercings. 

The secondhand surge

Vintage and secondhand furniture have always been popular. But with more people opting for unique (and sustainable) options, it has had a significant impact on the way we decorate our homes. Instead of buying a pre-curated collection of accessories from a lookbook, people are seeking out rare and one-off pieces. The Mixed Metals trend allows them to incorporate all their thrifted finds (without worrying that they won’t match). 

How to apply the Mixed Metals trend in your home

Some people believe that mixed metals can only exist in the kitchen or bathroom, but that isn’t the case. Follow these tips to weave this trend through any room in your home. 

Go subtle

The Mixed Metals trend is way more subtle than some of the others in our 2025 report. And it’s this subtlety that makes it work. You don’t have to paint your walls silver—instead, add metallics to your home with smaller details like these: 

• Table legs
• Cabinet pulls
• Lighting fixtures
• Chair legs
• Lamps
• Home accessories
• Curtain rods
• Door handles
• Bathroom fixtures

Pick a primary metal

Balance is a big part of the Mixed Metals trend and it helps if you have a primary metal, followed by one or more secondary metals. 

Think of it as a percentage. You could opt for 60% metal 1 and 40% metal 2. Or create an understated pairing with 80% metal 1 and just 20% metal 2. 

Contrast or complement 

“Chrome and brass work particularly well in transitional and modern spaces, where the interplay between these two metals creates visual interest without overwhelming the room” says Kelly. 

But if this contrast feels too much, you can always go tonal instead. Pair antique brass with polished gold. Or dazzling chrome with aged nickel. Combinations that sit on the same end of the warm or cool scale. 

Play with texture

Don’t forget that texture is an option. A lamp with a matte copper base, on the same console table as a hammered copper vase can create an intriguing visual effect. 

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10 mixed metal combinations to try in your home

1. Antique brass and chrome
2. Polished brass with antique brass
3. Gold, chrome and copper
4. Satin nickel and polished brass
5. Gold and chrome
6. Champagne gold and platinum
7. Pewter and chrome
8. Burnished copper and chrome
9. Aged unlaquered brass with gold
10. Cast iron with brass

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The Mixed Metals trend allows for a harmonious blend of old and new. As it continues to rise in popularity, it will bring a distinctly modern, refined feel—giving designers and homeowners more flexibility to create interiors that are balanced, stylish, and forward-thinking.