How to apply Bronze Home Decor

When we talk about bronze, we often relate it in industrial environments, such as bronze industrial bearings or plumbing fixtures. However, if we enter a museum, we will be surrounded by sculptures made of bronze, or if we attend a classical opera, we see metal instruments. What to say about bronze in decoration?

In the decoration, there is a very valuable element: metal. Among the metals used, one of the most glamorous is bronze. This tin and copper alloy provides a very special touch wherever you put it. It can reflect light and has a lot of versatility in all styles of decoration, from making a perfect combination with wood in a colonial-style even in bright white environments.

The bronze thanks to its glamorous golden brown color brings a plus of glamor and distinction to any corner of your house. Bronze has a long and interesting history in decorative applications worldwide.

In the history of decoration, silver and gold were the main protagonists. Even though bronze was considered the “poor brother”, it gained strength and has taken a leap providing numerous possibilities for designers to have an original, elegant and modern result.

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Advantages of decoration with Bronze

The first advantage we can mention is that bronze can be used both indoors and outdoors. 

In the case of exteriors, some sculptors prefer to allow the oxidation process to take place. This process gives way to that green coating that occurs naturally, and it is also the bronze oxide itself that can provide a protective coating to the piece. Also, this color is notorious among the oldest bronze sculptures and gives it an antique appearance.

Another advantage is how versatile it is. This makes it perfect for any space and decorative style. Bronze can be used in all indoor environments. In the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the living room, in the bedroom, etc.

The bronze is combinable with all colors. From neutral tones such as white, black, gray, with pastel colors, earth tones and with the striking. In general, it usually goes quite well with most of the color range, as well as with wood in almost all its aspects. However, if we want the material to stand out, it will always be better to choose a tone with which it contrasts more. If instead, we prefer that it be integrated into the decoration, better to choose colors similar to those of the material. If you want to give a touch of elegance to your home you can do it with small details.

Bronze living room accessories

We will start with the living room, which is the corner of the house that looks the most when we receive visitors. 

If you are thinking of renovating the decoration of your living room and would like to use bronze, do not think about buying a piece of whole bronze furniture. It is not necessary. You can renew a coffee table, mainly if it is made of wood, putting bronze legs. Or if the legs are very long, the idea is to add some decorative hardware to the legs to give some light on that table that you like so much.

If you have a ladder, one option is to adapt to bronze railings. 

When it comes to lighting, we can use bronze lamps or table bronze lamps. A trend that has become a must-have decoration is spherical bronze ceiling lamps. There are bronze pendant lamps, many come in sets of several units that can be used to illuminate a dining table, for example. If you want to be more discreet, the spots with bronze frames are very elegant. A bronze floor lamp with the bronze bell is an excellent idea for a reading chair. A great idea can be to add bronze sparkles on small accessories such as lamps, candle holders, trays and vases. What do you think if at the entrance of the living room a nice bronze bowl to place some beautiful umbrellas !!!

Bronze wall decor

How elegant to hang a beautiful bronze clock! How about changing the frame of a painting or living room mirror for a bronze frame? Another idea is to make a bronze patina on wooden frames. Perhaps in some corner, you can hang several small paintings with bronze frames. That idea would be excellent in a house dealer.

Bronze Bathroom Accessories Set

What can we decorate with bronze in a bathroom? 

Of course! The bathroom can be the perfect place to give free rein to the taste for bronze decoration.

The pieces faucet, be they bronze washbasin, bronze bathtub or shower, can become that small detail that, without highlighting much, accompanies the latest trends in interior design.

There are very elegant bronze faucet options for both the washbasin and the shower. Some older and some more modern styles. You can also choose the plumbing made of this metal or even the pipes that are visible, for a very industrial touch that surely leaves no one indifferent.

There are also the bronze bathroom sink that give that touch of old.

Bronze Kitchen Decor

What to say about the kitchen?

In the kitchen, you can put bronze panels behind the sink or the fire zone. Also in the cupboards, a bronze handles to give it a very sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. The recommendation we made for the bathroom also applies to the kitchen. There are very elegant bronze faucets for the kitchen and potholes too. We can also hang some bronze pans and casseroles and leave them insight.

A hanging bronze pot with a beautiful fern in your kitchen would be a country touch that would mark the admiration of all your friends !!

A bronze fruit bowl on a table or a table gives that touch that you may be looking for.

Bronze Bedroom Ideas

Although bronze is usually added mainly in accessories, we can also incorporate coppery touches with the help of furniture. What do you think of the head of the bed in Bronze? A copper bedside table as a bedside table is also a design option or simply a bronze lamp for the bedside table.

Mirrors adorn and widen environments. Bronze wall mirror are highly appreciated and give that special touch. Some fall in love with sun-type mirrors, which are also a trend in interior design.

Be careful, do not abuse!

Our recommendation if you want to use bronze in the decoration of your home or office is not to abuse it. Since if you spend you can lose all its elegance and meaning. With small details, you can get a beautiful decoration. Remember that in the universe of decoration many times “less is more”.

Right here at bronze4you.com, you will find galleries with suggestions of bronze decoration objects. We hope you will be inspired and encouraged to enter this wonderful adventure of decoration with Bronze, do you dare to try?

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