Shine On

Nothing beats a little shimmer to brighten a room (or an outfit). From fashion runway to showroom floor we seem obsessed with metallics. And rightly so. The right touch of shine brightens more than just your room, it lifts your mood.

I'm all in favor of accenting a room in a metallic wallpaper or adding a shimmering accent table. Here are a quick list of tips from Jennifer McConnell (VP of design for Pearson) and Gina Shaw (VP of product development at York Wallcoverings) for giving your next project that wondrous glow:

1. Create a grand entrance with metallics in an entryway.
2. Use metallic wallpapers to complement bronze decorative hardware or stainless steel finishes in kitchen appliances.
3. Silver works best with cool, calming colors like spa blue, celadon, ivory, and misty gray.
4. Use gold with bold colors such as peacock, teal, berry and rich grass green.
5. Bronze pairs well with red, orange and aubergine tones.
6. Metallic finishes can make petite furnishings look larger and more important.

So go ahead, add a little bling to your room today. My pick? This bossy guerdion table with its lustrous silver-leaf finish. See the rest of the story "Make fashion's metallic trend shine in your home" featured on the NJ.com blog.

Featured: Carlyle Penthouse @ Houzz, Guerdion Table via Pearson Furniture and Anna French Wallpaper via Thibaut