All is Bright
Bring bling to your interiors with glimmering metallics, sparkling crystal and gemlike decor.
By Carly Scholl
From the twinkle of white lights strung up throughout the neighborhood to the glitter of beloved ornaments unboxed for their annual debut, winter gets much of its wonder and allure from the shimmering accoutrements that decorate our homes and put us in the spirit of the holidays. Imbue your atmosphere with muted metallics, elegant crystal and artful pops of glitz to create glamour that transcends a single season.
Heavenly Light
Halo a dining table, kitchen island or entryway with the Cassiopeia multilight pendant from Maxim for a bold bit of bling. Composed of stainless steel and beveled crystal and finished in timeless polished nickel, the oval-shaped light fixture measures 15″H by 33″L by 16″W. $2,786 (valleylights.com)
Lounge in Luxury
The Garson Kona chair ($2,530) and ottoman ($940) duo combine a classic black-and-white upholstery color scheme with an antique gold-painted mahogany frame that will make a statement in your sitting area. (curreyco.com)
Bejeweled Bijou
Handcrafted in 14k white gold and platinum, this one-of-a-kind bracelet from the Empress Collection takes holiday accessorizing to a new level. It features a 9.11-carat natural unheated bicolor tanzanite stone surrounded by blue and green sapphires and brilliant cut diamonds. $23,900 (coffinandtrout.com)
O Tannenbaum
Ditch the basic plastic model this year and opt for a sophisticated take on a Christmas tree stand. Cast in aluminum, The Root will keep your tree upright, stable and stylish. $249 (gardenglory.com)
Pillar of Style
Quartz crystal and glimmering pyrite make up an elemental and elegant candle holder that will transform a tabletop when illuminated by flickering candlelight. To the trade. (kravet.com)
Sonoran Sparkle
Ceramic artist Jim Sudal’s “steel magnolia” 12.5″ square wall hanging is handcrafted from terra-cotta clay and finished with a silvery metallic glaze. $200 (jimsudalceramicdesign.com)
Classy Cushions
Bedazzled throw pillows in timeless neutral hues add a festive note to sofas, chairs and bedrooms in need of a little opulence. Prices vary. (lamaisonaz.com)
Dine with Drama
The luxurious shine of burnished brass is tempered with earthy brown oak in the Channel Dining Table, which is available in eight sizes and in round or rectangular silhouettes. $2,995-$4,195 (rh.com)
Bathing Beauties
The Duchess bathroom set from Mike & Ally will add pizzazz to your vanity with cascading Austrian crystals, gold accents and lustrous pearl enamel adorning a collection of en suite essentials from tissue boxes to soap dishes to lotion dispensers. $275-$712 (thelinentree.com)
Coruscating Cactus
This desert icon gets a luxe makeover in solid brass. Measuring 17″H by 12″W, the decorative saguaro sculpture makes an eye-catching interior accent piece. $1,295 (jonathanadler.com)
In the Details
Delicate napkin rings featuring fine golden wire and geometric onyx-hued beads bring an understated burst of brilliance to a table setting. $35 each (valeriannescottsdale.com)
