'This elevates any room and works every time' – these chic finds prove the unexpected chrome theory is the design trick every room needs

Butter yellow kitchen with wooden floors, chrome backsplash and a chrome extractor hood with a wooden round table and chrome chairs.

And just like that, chrome feels fresh again. Once associated with glossy modern kitchens and ultra-minimalist bathrooms, chrome has recently taken on a softer, more stylish edge – and as a life-long brass addict, I'm surprised by how much I love this trend.

Coined by expert Tash Bradley, director of interior design at Lick, the 'unexpected chrome theory' proves that the chrome decor trend can elevate any home. Skeptical? I was, too, but after testing it out in my own home, I can confirm: it works.