Pale and cool-toned metallics are typically recommended for the spring and summer as they pair well with pastels like robin’s egg blue, mint green, soft yellow and coral pink. Pale metallics like white gold and cool-toned metallics like silver offer an airier sensibility than do heavier metals like bronze and copper. For a transitional look — neither too bright and summery nor too dark and heavy — one might try antique gold and/or brushed brass.
In order to avoid weighing down the room’s interior with darker metals, consider small accents in streamlined shapes and silhouettes. For instance, sleek, orb-topped candlestick holders make for the perfect touch of warmth. To achieve the look, we love West Elm’s Aaron Probyn Brass Candle Holder and Crate & Barrel’s CB Brass Curtain Tiebacks. Avoid yellow gold for fall as it can feel garish and far too glitzy for everyday decor.
