[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts":3,"blog-related-mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":18,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},228,"mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts","Mixing Metals at Home: The Do's and The Don'ts to Know",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Oil and water. Cellphones and swimming pools. Toothpaste and orange juice. Some things just don't mix well together, right? You may have heard this unfortunate design rumor about mixing metals, but it's time to dispose of that outdated advice. Combining silver, gold, brass, or iron (just to name a few), is a great strategy for adding visual interest and depth to a space.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We know you have burning questions like: \"Can you mix chrome and brushed nickel in a kitchen?\" and \"Can you mix brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze?\"\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">or \"Can you mix brushed nickel and polished nickel?\" \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">and \"Can you mix brass and stainless steel?\" \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixingmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-32768 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">At \u003Cem>the Kuotes\u003C/em>, we always love textured, layered, eclectic spaces, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/mixing-metals-with-interior-designer-whittney-parkinson/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixingmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mixed metals\u003C/a> is an effortless way to make the pieces in your home look like they've been collected over the years. When it comes to things that mix, mixing metals is the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of interior design... as long as you do it right. Here are the do's and don'ts of mixing metals!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"463345\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/4899-Arteriors-Bates-Iron-Burnt-Brass-Hammered-Cocktail-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19372 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Arteriors-Bates-Iron-Burnt-Brass-Hammered-Cocktail-Table-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"510\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/10657-Handiwork-Modern-Art-White-Ceramic-Hands-Sculpture-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19373\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Handiwork-Modern-Art-White-Ceramic-Hands-Sculpture-Stool-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/119818-Century-Wilton-Hollywood-Regency-Glass-Top-Brass-Metal-Round-Drink-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33143\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_119818.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23781-Noir-Peace-Sign-Loft-Antique-Brass-Hand-Sculpture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24245\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_23781.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/152895-Henri-Cloud-Sofa/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32825\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_152895_0.jpg\" alt=\"sofa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79197-Mary-Hollywood-Regency-White-Top-Marble-Gold-Ombre-Metal-Round-End-table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33142\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_79197.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> DO: \u003Cem>Choose a Dominant Metal\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Choose a metal you love to be the most prominent finish in your space, then select one or two metal accents to complete the look. For example, if your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/cookware-and-bakeware?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixingmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchen\u003C/a> hardware is in an oil-brushed bronze, copper pots and accent pieces will add a warm glow. If you have a modern, stainless steel kitchen, choosing a chandelier or vintage piece with silver or gold can add charm and texture. Or if you love the \"gold and white\" look, add in a chrome table or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Lighting?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixingmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pendant light\u003C/a> for metallic balance.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>DON'T: \u003Cem>Be Afraid of Mixing Warm and Cool Tones\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Warm metals (like gold, brass, and nickel) read as a rich pop of color and texture when placed with cool metals like silver and chrome. Many people think that matching your finishes is the best way to coordinate your home or kitchen, but in reality this often creates a monochromatic and dated look. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We often get questions about which metals work best together, and the answer is: They all can go together...as long as there is clear design intent! Metals are meant to be mixed, so don't worry too much about whether they'll \"go together\" and instead make sure each finish is a thoughtful addition to your space. That being said, if you have several metallic tones that look very similar but not identical, it'll look like a mistake. Contrast is key!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashsocial.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"463347\" data-row-size=\"1.34\" data-gap-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23300-Oly-Studio-Marco-Hammered-Bronze-Leather-Canopy-Bed-Queen?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19378 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Oly-Studio-Marco-Hammered-Bronze-Leather-Canopy-Bed-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"canopy bed\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29151-Palecek-Fritz-Coastal-Beach-Hand-Twisted-Lampakanai-Rope-Square-Ottoman?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19379 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Fritz-Coastal-Beach-Hand-Twisted-Lampakanai-Rope-Square-Ottoman-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"ottoman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/28108-Gabby-Home-Adler-Mid-Century-Vintage-Gold-Iron-Lantern-Style-Chandelier-Large?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-26587 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_28108.jpg\" alt=\"Chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/106431-Palecek-Bronson-Industrial-Loft-Pewter-Metal-Grey-Cane-Matting-Sconce?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-26588 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_106431.jpg\" alt=\"sconce\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/46553-Stacy-Modern-Classic-Matte-White-Wood-Drawer-Brass-Accent-Desk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32501\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_46553.jpg\" alt=\"desk\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/37782-Lily-Modern-Classic-Silver-Aluminum-Tray?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=mixedmetals\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-26590 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_37782.jpg\" alt=\"tray\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>DO: \u003Cem>Consider Your Color Palette\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Although we encourage mixing and matching, it is very important to consider your color palette when selecting the metals for your space. Typically, you should use warm metals (like brass, nickel and copper) with warm hues (like whites, beiges, browns and taupes) and cool metals (such as chrome and silver) with cool hues (such as \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+Co04M_qS7f_-VVlFYzwTfQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blues\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+msNKyjOr6IWVS_G4IptUuA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">greens\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+Vl1IYtgzyVlk7xcP2xkxkw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grays\u003C/a>).\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">It is neutral rooms, however, that beg the most for metallic accents in order to add warmth, texture, and color. For example, if you're using a lot of grey colors, a gold mirror can make your room come to life. Use your metals to even out your room temperature!  \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>DON'T: \u003Cem>Disregard Texture When Mixing Metals\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When using metals, don't forget to consider texture. Texture can make all of the different in a space with mixed metals. 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font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>DO: \u003Cem>Keep It Subtle\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Look at the photo above. Even though we have silver and gold here, the two metals never compete for attention. The mixed metals also add dynamic to a room that's otherwise perfectly symmetrical and matching (the gold table legs even match the pattern of the carpet).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>DON'T: \u003Cem>Put the Pedal to the Metal\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Play around with the metal in your home, but don't go overboard. Our guideline? Stick to two finishes. 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It is a modern industrial touch that adds a dark element to a palette that needs to be grounded or toned down. It won't clash with other metal tones, and it also highlights warmer metals, such as gold and brass, as a strong pop of color.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need design help? \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a full-service design firm working with clients in the United States and abroad. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From warm, timeless interiors to serene outdoor retreats, our talented team of accredited designers creates spaces that feel like home, designed around how you live and what you love.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://kkhome.as.me/schedule.php?notembedded=1?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=house-beautiful-bedroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cb>Schedule a free consultation\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cb>, call (888) 908-3486, or email studio@kathykuohome.com today to get started!\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>This post contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission for clicks and transactions. \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org/\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\r\n  \"author\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Kathy Kuo Home\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"headline\": \"Mixing Metals at Home: The Do’s and The Don’ts to Know\",\r\n  \"image\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n    \"url\": \"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts/\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"datePublished\": \"2015-11-15T05:00:00.000Z\",\r\n  \"publisher\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Kathy Kuo Home\",\r\n    \"logo\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n      \"url\": \"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts/\"\r\n    }\r\n  },\r\n  \"keywords\": \"mixed metals, mixing metals, kathy kuo home, interior design\",\r\n  \"dateModified\": \"2022-04-13T04:00:00.000Z\",\r\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts/\",\r\n  \"description\": \"How to mix and match metals within any interior design--pro tips from interior design expert Kathy Kuo.\"\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/2021_10_21-KKH-0264XX.png","Kathy Kuo Home","2025-05-14T09:00:56Z",[13,14,15,16,17],"Home","The Designer's Handbook","Living Room","Dining Room","Bedroom",[19,20,21,22,23,24],"interior design","home decor","design","Interior Design Ideas","design tips","mixing metals",[],[],{"title":28,"description":29,"keywords":24,"canonicalUrl":30,"noIndex":31},"A Guide to Mixing Metals in Interior Design","Unleash your creativity with mixing metals in interior design. 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