Boston Common - Niche Media - A side of Boston that's anything but common.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC ROTH (ROOM). OPPOSITE PAGE: ERIC ROTH (ROOM) 114 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM From the gold-draped rooms of the Palace of Versailles to the Victorian glamour of the Gilded Age, a bit of shine has always been de rigueur in smart interiors. But for the holiday season, especially, a touch of metal can make a space infi nitely more alluring and festive. Here, Boston- based interior designer and antiques dealer Heidi Pribell casts her discerning eye on the current metallic rage, breaking it down in two: the pieces with a Midas touch and those with a silver streak. Heidi Pribell Interiors, 299 Concord Ave., Cambridge, 617-354-1445; heidipribell.com . FOR ON-TREND INTERIORS, SAYS DESIGNER HEIDI PRIBELL, GOLD AND SILVER ARE IN… BUT WHICH ONE ARE YOU? HEAVY METALS Boca do Lobo Eden Series "Rugged and refined, this cluster of gold tree trunks adds shimmer and whimsy to any room. Separate them as seating at a smashing potluck dinner, or group them together in a cozy library nook." $52,220; bocadolobo.com Boca do Lobo Symphony Sideboard "Taking its inspiration from church organ pipes, this glamorous sideboard in gold- plated brass would strike just the right note in a plush dining room or tailored living space." $53,470; bocadolobo.com Koket Guilt Mirror "Channel your inner Louis XIV with this Sun King-meets-Sid Vicious starburst mirror. Mounted over a living room fireplace or in an entryway, the hard-edge lines of shimmering textured metal provide the perfect glam accent." $5,244; bykoket.com Boca do Lobo Bohème Luxury Safe "This unconventional safe masquerading as a stack of suitcases seems primed for adventure on Agatha Christie's Orient Express. It could take a supporting role in a walk-in closet or be a scene-stealer in a library or office." $41,910; bocadolobo.com Koket Chandra Bar Stool "From its sinuous legs to its peek-a-boo cleavage, form trumps function in this racy bar stool. Bypass the kitchen island and belly this up to your fully loaded bar for classic cocktails or even game-day brews." $4,476; bykoket.com SPACE DÉCOR