Not so precious metals are having a huge moment in interiors, with copper and brass leading the style charge. Add a touch of understated glamour to your home this autumn/winter with our pick of the season's hottest metals:
- Dear oh deer<p> </p> <div> This cool and slightly kitsch piece, in metal of the moment copper, is practical as well as fun. Also available in aluminium.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> Oh Deer coat rack (£45 – 6 hooks or £25 – 2 hooks) at <a href="http://www.dutchbydesign.com">dutchbydesign.com</a></div>
- The copper king<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> If it’s high-end, super stylish and made from copper, chances are it’s by Tom Dixon. This classic shade is all of the above.</div> <div> </div> <div> Copper shade by Tom Dixon, £320 at<a href="http://www.scp.co.uk"> SCP</a>.</div> <div> </div>
- All together now<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Look great, sound great.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepalese singing bowls by Donna Karan Lenox, from £89.95 at <a href="http://www.harrods.com">Harrods</a>.</div>
- It's hip to be rectangular<p> </p> <div> Table perfection. Dark bronze tabletop, antiqued brass base – highly reflective and highly desirable. Available in three shapes: rectangle, round and square.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> ‘Flash’ tables by <a href="http://www.tomdixon.net/shops/london/">Tom Dixon</a>, from £215 to £415. Call 020 7183 9737.</div>
- Midas touch<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Two hot trends for the price of one with this glam metallic hide rug. </div> <div> </div> <div> Midas Touch Hide Patchwork Rug, £845 at <a href="http://www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk">The French Bedroom Company</a></div> <div> </div>
- Zodiac chic<p> </p> <div> Virgo is especially glamorous with her cascade of copper hair, but other star signs are available – a great little Christmas or housewarming gift.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> ‘Virgo’ bottle stop, £18 at <a href="http://www.vandashop.com">V&A Shop</a>.</div>
- Shelve it<p> </p> <div> Neither copper nor brass, but still qualifying as hot metals.</div> <div> </div> <div> Metal CD, DVD or book shelves, £40-£78 and Tolix armchair, £185-£195 all at <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk">Graham & Green</a>. </div>
- In the abstract<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> A great on-trend way to liven up a wall, for a great price.</div> <div> </div> <div> Abstract Panel Metal Wall Art, £30 at <a href="http://www.artisanti.com">Artisanti</a>.</div>
- Blow it on bubbles<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Based on an earring design, these lights look great in groups.</div> <div> </div> <div> Innermost Copper Bubble Ball Pendant Light by Steve Jones, from £310 at <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk">Heal’s</a>. </div>
- Simply Tom Dixon<p> Handcrafted using the skills of master craftsmen from India the stunning ‘Tall’ vessel (just that at 1.1m in height) is made from pure, unpolished brass.</p> <div> </div> <div> ‘Tall’ Beat Vessel by <a href="http://www.tomdixon.net/shops/london/">Tom Dixon</a>, £615. Call 020 7183 9737.</div>
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