GI Designs head designer gives tips on how to utilize copper
elements to brighten home décor styles ranging from Mission to Modern.
Denver, CO (PRWeb) February 27, 2014 — “After recently touring hundreds of designer showrooms in marts in High Point, Atlanta, Las Vegas and Denver, I’ve discovered the main trend in home decor is an eclectic mix,” said Wayne Lewis, president and head designer of GI Designs. “My choice of material for adding impact to that mix is copper.”
The same is true of copper furnishings.
Consumers looking for their next home furnishings purchase, big or small, should consider copper, according to Lewis. “Copper furniture and accessories are perfect for mixing and matching,” said Lewis, “A copper table can brighten any color scheme, adding subtle shimmer and texture to the decor.”
The ability to change color and tones with heat, age and patinas give copper incredible depth and versatility. “In a handful of pennies, no two are exactly alike,” says Lewis, “The same is true of copper furnishings.”
This versatility, along with smooth, brushed, or hand-hammered finishes creates a wide range of options for those looking to add a copper table top or dining room table to their decorating schemes. This versatility allows copper to blend well even when you change the style of a room.
“One of the beauties of copper is that its warm tones work great with all types of wood,” said Lewis. “For example: our Alexander Copper Dining Table features a hammered copper top. This patina and finish would look striking against black lacquer chairs, or bring out the grain of Grandma’s antique oak chairs.”
Lewis recommends copper to add sparkle to Country, Traditional, Asian or Modern décor. Copper was also one of the favorite materials used in Arts and Crafts, and Mission design.
The allure of copper extends beyond large pieces like copper tabletops. “Shoppers who aren’t ready to commit to the purchase of a major item of furniture have many other options for decorating with copper,” said Lewis. “Trading existing drawer pulls, switch plates and other hardware with copper gives an instant lift to any room.” Mirrors, bowls, sinks and vases are just some of the home decor accents that liven up decor. Outside, copper or bronze address numbers can welcome visitors to a home.
GI Designs has been at the forefront of this trend, specializing in unique metal home and garden decor with a focus on copper. This year they are celebrating their eighth anniversary of serving online shoppers in addition to a long-standing relationship with interior decorators and landscape architects.
“The easiest way to take home decor from the ordinary to something out of the house and garden magazines is by combining items of differing materials, pedigrees and styles,” said Lewis, “Avoid suites of matching wood furniture and add some metal. Furniture and accessories made of wrought iron, brass or bronze and especially copper can give the lift a room needs.”
To learn more about the advantages of copper home and garden decor visit www.gidesigns.net.
About GI Designs.
GI Designs are creators and purveyors of metal arts and accessories for the home and garden. GI Designs’ products are sold across the country through its Internet site (www.GIDesigns.net). GI Designs is based in Denver, Colorado. Many of the pieces carried by GI Designs are handcrafted and show the touch of the creating artist. GI Designs also offers a wide array of console, coffee and side tables in iron and copper.
