Yulia treats metal like jewellery for the home. “It should highlight, not dominate,” she says. Her preferred uses? Table legs, mirror frames, cabinet handles. Cohesion matters. “Stick to one tone per room,” she says. Satin brass is her go-to in the UAE. “It doesn’t glare under strong sunlight and creates a diffused glow in the evening.”
Marie aligns with this less-is-more mindset. “Metallic accents should serve as accents, not statements,” she says. She pairs warm metals with natural materials such as wood or linen so the metal reads as warmth, not flash. This, she explains, keeps a room sophisticated and approachable.
Texture takes centre stage
Layered texture is the real language of this season. Designers keep returning to the same idea: warmth doesn’t just come from colour, it comes from touch.
Massimo’s approach is simple. Velvet, linen, and wood form his base. “Layering rugs and mixing tactile fabrics with natural materials adds depth,” he says. Colours stay cohesive so textures can do the work.