# Metallic Home Decor The Tom Dixon Eclectic Accessories Collection Adds Shine and Texture By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-eclectic References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/eclectic-by-tom-dixon.php) & [tomdixon.net](http://www.tomdixon.net/products/us/Eclectic-By-Tom-Dixon) Set to come out in October 2012, the Tom Dixon Eclectic [home decor collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemieux-et-cie) is made up of [solid metals and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facet-collection) that liven up a room with their subtle shine and signature textures. The heavy-duty materials used, including hammered copper, durable cast iron, and solid oak are strong enough to endure regular wear and tear. The beautiful details such as the hand-shaped crumpling and [hammered hexagonal patterning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections) of these pieces balances out their durable nature, making them elegant additions to your home. The latest Tom Dixon Eclectic collection includes such eye-catching pieces as the expressive ‘Bash’ vessel made of brass that ripples in the light, and the ‘Hex’ bowl set and champagne bucket that truly stand out with their honeycomb patterning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metallic Home Decor:** Tom Dixon's Eclectic collection of metallic home decor introduces an opportunity for incorporating style with durability through strong materials and elegant details. - **Mixed Materials Home Accessories:** The use of hammered copper, cast iron, and solid oak in Tom Dixon's Eclectic collection brings attention to home decor options that combine different textures and materials to create unique pieces for everyday use. - **Embellished Homewares:** The elegant hand-shaped crumpling and hammered hexagonal patterning in Tom Dixon's Eclectic collection highlight an emerging trend of embellished homewares that provide an added touch of elegance and texture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The Tom Dixon Eclectic home decor collection demonstrates innovative approaches to producing durable and stylish metallic homeware pieces. - **Furniture:** Tom Dixon's use of solid metals and wood in their metallic home decor pieces present a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture makers looking to incorporate sleek and durable design elements in their pieces. - **Interior Design:** Tom Dixon's Eclectic collection's blending of contrasting textures and materials make it a perfect inspiration for interior designers seeking to incorporate creative and unique design concepts in spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Polyhedral Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puff-pendant-lights.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Textural Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-collection.md) - [Artistic Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-x-coalesse.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Elegant Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebbles-collection.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Commemorative Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon1.md) - [Indian Tradition-Honoring Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidri-collection.md)