The Inspiration Naturally aged metal surfaces are the point of inspiration. A patinaed metal that features worn areas on the edges or high points being the focus.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
A common request for surface decoration on aluminum is to show a patina or distressed effect. One of the options for this is seen in hammered aluminum. The impact points have definite highs and lows in color, tone and accents.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Take a walk through the most popular finishes on aluminum as requested during 2014. Micro finishes, warm copper tints and black linear structures can be seen. Enjoy.
Posted by
Mitch Larson
We recently attended the NAIAS in Detroit. Decorative aluminum trim continues to have a good presence overall from dash panels and door rails to consoles and switchplates. Some interior finishes that caught our attention was the use of heavy grained brushed aluminum and textured surfaces.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Taking a look back on 2014, here are the most popular posts discussing aluminum surface decoration. Enjoy! Which was your favorite?
Posted by
Mitch Larson
The Inspiration Art Deco themes provide inspiration with items from architecture and furniture to jewelry and clothing displaying great layering of lines with textures and color. Precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and sharply defined outlines provide structure. The intersection of ...
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Dress Up Brushed Aluminum with Patterns Simple brushed aluminum provides a classic and clean look for decorated trim as well as nameplates and brand identification. While this is attractive, there is opportunity to capitalize the surface area to include intricate patterns and finishes. This opens ...
Posted by
Mitch Larson
The Inspiration Picking up on the popularity of geometric shapes took us on an exploration of layering hexagon shapes. Hexagons stack nicely next to and on top of each other which made a natural focus for the positive and negative space to become the basis for trial and development.
Posted by
Vicky Bowie
Modern and Dimensional Aluminum Finish Brushed aluminum is a favorite background for aluminum trim decoration. It provides a friendly canvas as the starting point for endless pattern development. Many times a geometric structure is used. Popular finishes can find their way to being featured in the ...
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