When gold is too formal and brass is too vintage, crystal offers a dazzling sparkle-alternative for your interior space. What’s better than a little bit of natural elegance in an unexpected form?

Crystal accents can be played up or down depending on your personal preference, though current trends see crystal playing the part of a centerpiece in home design. Interior designers like Kelly Wearstler love using raw minerals to incorporate natural beauty to a space.

Check out the pictures below to see how natural crystal accents can be used in your space:

Photos courtesy of F. Martin Ramin/The Wall Street Journal, simplifiedbee, horchow, zhush

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