Two common materials found in the contemporary design of today’s furniture are metal and glass. When choosing a new piece of furniture or an accessory for your home, you may wonder how to use these two materials together. Metal and glass compliment each other nicely, providing a variety of choices for your rooms.

The materials can be combined to balance each other out. A dark metal frame in a table with a glass top keeps the piece from becoming too dark and overbearing. If a room has a large amount of glass or metal, find accessories made from the other material to create harmony. A glass picture frame in a room with dark metals adds a sparkling touch of beauty.

Metal and glass both work well with the circular forms of contemporary furniture. Choose styles that have round shapes and curving lines. Mix and match different styles in your furniture. When choosing the right color, consider darker, bold metals with glass accessories for a crisp, modern room. Light, silvery metals with glass create an airy, classic or romantic style.

For a creative, artsy feel in your home, use a combination of different shades of metal. Glass can be purchased in tinted colors for a more playful air. Vases or candle holders in red and purple shades are romantic without seeming too serious. Stand your accessories on a glass table, and the surface will cast a slight reflection back, adding more color to the room.

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