The current electric trend in interior design is adding brass, copper or gold accessories around the home to give a bold personality. These metals may give an exciting look to your interior but the style can fade out as quickly as summer does. Chrome on the other hand is more hard wearing for homewares and fittings and can match with any interior decor, whether it be Scandinavian, contemporary, vintage or a mix.

Chrome can be incorporated by accessories, fixtures, furniture, mirrors or even on the wall. The concept of a chrome wall may make you gasp, however it can match perfectly with a modern living room…we promise!

1. Fixate on your fixtures

Chrome tap fixtures are durable, stylish and go perfectly in bathrooms, laundries and kitchens. The sleek, shining silver creates a neat and tidy look even when covered in clothes or dirty dishes! Stone such as marble, slate and limestone match perfectly with chrome. Don’t be afraid to add chrome light fixtures as these can create a masterpiece in  the room, or complement more subtle chrome tap fixtures and accessories. Opt for one large statement piece or a fixture that has multiple smaller hanging lights.

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2. Fabulous furniture

When we talk about chrome furniture we don’t mean a completely chrome chair that will blind you every time you look at it! It’s usually part of the base structure of the furniture. Chrome furniture is becoming increasingly popular and adds a touch of elegance and bold statement to ordinary objects such as tables and chairs. There are even bed frames that use chrome as a dominant material and these blend well with a modern style bedroom. Chrome can have many different finishes, so if shiny silver isn’t your cup of tea, then opt for a matte finish. The general rule is cool metals (such as chrome), mix well with cool colours such as blue and green.

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3. Make your walls shine

Before you skip this section because it seems too bold for you, this photo may just change your mind!

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Chrome walls aren’t all that scary and they can make a small room feel ten times bigger. Also an ideal option for kitchens as they hide dirt well. Using a patterned chrome wall, creates a more subtle look, instead of having one big block of shiny chrome. As this will be your statement piece there’s no need to go over the top with colourful accessories and bright materials. Keep it natural with wood, stone and minimal decorating to avoid creating a busy room.

4. Accent accessories

If you’re using chrome fixtures, as a wall or as the main statement for the room, then you don’t need to go over the top with chrome accessories. Small bedroom decorating ideas can include a few chrome candles, vases, lamps or clocks. A few accessories help guide the eye from the statement piece, around the rest of the room. Mirrors or photo frames with chrome frames are also a great way to fill in gaps on your wall, while creating an elegant look.

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But why is it the most boring space in the house? Does it need to be ‘the space style forgot’? Here at Designbx we’ve decided to think about the humble laundry more laterally. Given the time we spend in that small room, shouldn’t we be making it as visually pleasing and functional as possible? Maybe all this time we’ve been torturing ourselves unnecessarily. Is it possible to actually want to spend time in the laundry? This was a challenge we had to accept!

Firstly, laundry fittings, plumbing and appliances have come a long way. Pull-down mixer taps, deep laundry sink bowls, mould-resistant wall finishes, and custom storage solutions are a few of the modern laundry items that are becoming the norm rather than the exceptions. Combine them with a fresh take on aesthetics, and suddenly you’ve got some unexpected bling that might make chores a little less challenging.

1. Modern laundry

Rather than distracting the eye from equipment, it’s the more functional items in this striking design that provide the pop and dazzle. The quality of curved chrome tapware, especially the pull-down tap, draw the eye and make a real impression while adding convenience. Custom cabinetry provides concealed storage, and the monochromatic colour scheme becomes a canvas where you can add your own bling courtesy of a floating shelf dressed with ornaments or plants.

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2. Scandi laundry

Everyone’s mad about Scandi this year and the interior design style’s love of minimalism is perfect for the laundry. The brushed rose tapware contrasts beautifully with matte black and chrome while the oak timber mirror, floating shelves and tough bench tops deliver the raw finishes that are a trademark element of the Scandi look. Last but not least, how about those geometric splashback tiles? Stone, timber and ceramic finishes, brought to life by a natural palette – that’s why we love Scandi.

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3. Traditional Chic laundry

You may not associate a laundry with elegance but this design is about to change your opinion. In fact, this space is about to become a real show-off and start demanding attention. Classic European décor and well-detailed pops of luxe combine to add an air of refinement. The sophisticated tapware goes beyond function to become a chic feature. Brushed rose, the patterned floor tiles and curved tapware become the focus. But it’s hard not to fall in love with that free-standing bath.

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4. Shop the Look Laundries – from bland to grand

Using the three styles above, it’s possible to take a room that begs you to close the door, and make it a dazzling space that you’ll gladly include in the tour when friends visit. From ugly duckling to beautiful swan, it’s time to stop hiding the laundry and give it the same design love applied to the rest of your home.
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