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It’s official: Copper is the new black of the interior design world. Over recent years this ancient metal with its warm, rich tones has been establishing itself all over our homes.

What was once only associated with pipes and pans is now featuring on everything from cushions to wall clocks and even sitting in our cutlery drawers.

Here at Rust-Oleum, we see no end in sight to this wonderful craze for copper, which is exactly why we’ve cherry-picked our six favourite finds on the high street to share with you.

Copper Cutlery

Zara Home –  £5.50 – £7.99 Copper – Coloured Shiny Cutlery

An ideal addition to any table, copper cutlery’s glowing hue make a great change from the silver and steel standard most of us have in our kitchens. Be warned though, if you’re planning to keep them for ‘special occasions only’, you’re going to struggle.

Copper Lighting

B&Q – £47 Jonas Wire Copper Pendant Ceiling Light

Not only a popular trend this autumn/winter but wire lighting is also perfect for creating great minimalist industrial-style interiors. Accompany with a visible filament bulb and you’re making a design statement that’s shining with class.

Copper Side Tables

The French Bedroom Company – £170 Mirrored Copper Side Tables

These copper metal side tables are a very cool way of introducing the trend into your living room. Both beautiful and functional with their mirrored tops, whether you’re hosting a get-together or just want to place for your cuppa, they’ll always look stylish.

Copper Clock

Not On The High Street – £45 Copper and White Convex Wall Clock

Checking the time has never felt so good with these gorgeous copper wall clocks. A sumptuous and timeless timepiece that will be the finishing touch to any room.

Copper Wire Baskets

Habitat – £45 Stanford Set of 2 Copper Wire Baskets

This is storage made sexy with copper wire baskets. Use all over the home, from the bathroom to the coffee table, where you can tidily display those items that would have normally been stuffed behind somewhere or hidden away in a cupboard.

Copper Cushions

Lily’s House – £35 Copper Metallic Cushion

Soft furnishings are a great way of introducing a new trend. Easy to work in with existing colour schemes and also to replace when the next big thing comes along. These Copper cushions are a less expensive way off adding some comfortable touches of warming luxury throughout the home.

Do it yourself

Adorning your home with this latest metallic trend couldn’t be easier now you have our six favs from the high street. However, if you are on a budget or simply can’t face another dose of retail therapy, why not makeover what you already have with a splash of paint? For example, check out our little potted cacti!

It only took us 30 minutes to spray our selection of silver metal plant pots with Rust-Oleum Metallic Bright Copper and for them to dry. This quick fix is brill for keeping your home decor bang-on trend without breaking the bank.

If you give your interior a makeover, make sure you share your Copper upcycles with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.