All things gold and brass have been making their presence felt in decor world for some time now and 2011 is going to be no different. I thought I might as well share some of my favourite interiors with a hint of gold. I do have a tiny magpie hidden deep inside me...still my love for gold and glitter is fairly restrained ...I like it best when it is used sparingly, much like a favourite jewel, as is evident in most of these images .....
The first three images are a perfect representation of mixing just a touch of gold with a neutral palatte to enhance a room...gold works beautifully with the whites, beiges and black...
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A few gilded frames mixed with black and white frames add a little extra depth and interest to this gallery wall....
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a solitary gold bedside lamp is so striking against the blacks and greys in this decidedly masculine room.....
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I have a weekness for book shelves and this gorgeous etagere would be perfect in a living room to display artbooks as well as works of art...
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This elegantly ornate headboard is so beautifully complimented by the gold accents on the bedside table and lamp.....
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This is one of my absolute favourite kitchens and the gold/brass hardware on the pendants and cabinets only adds to its elegant appeal...
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via clover magazine |
Gilded mirrors are a wonderful way of adding some instant sheen and glamour to any space...be it a living room...
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...an entryway.....
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....a modern bathroom...
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......or a veranda.....
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A combination of gold and teal lends this home-office a very glamorous touch....
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I love the understated elegance of the gold-leafed coffee table and how it picks out the yellow of the drapes...
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This is one of my favourite home-office images and the pair of gold bookshelves totally make the room...
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A pair of gilt Pedro Friedeberg Hand chairs add a bit of whimsy and a whole lot of character to this living room in Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's Palm Beach retreat....
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When talking about gold touched rooms, how can one forget the much blogged about and drooled over dressing room in Aerin Lauder's Manhattan home..with its circa 1970 gold-base Gabriella Crespi desk and gilded french chair it is way beyond gorgeous...
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Finally...a room with a whole lot of gold but done so masterfully that alongwith the background and that amazing light fixture it looks like installation art!!
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How about you...would you go with gold in your home?
18 comments:
I'm placing touches of Gold around my house. It's adds a warm yet glam feel to a room..
Never one to hold back, I am going all out with a love of gold that far exceeds "just a touch"! Of course, this isn't always in the slightest bit practical as most clients don't share my obsession, but I do like to sneak just a touch of it into my schemes. {My own house has quite a lot of it, but then it is a 1970s home so I can get away with it. In my mind anyway....}
Loving all of your selections, but the last one is just complete heaven. Gold, yum. Velvet, yum. Perfect!
And thank you for the lovely comment! Quite touched!
Jen- gold does bring intant glamour to a room..i'd love to see how you use it in your beautiful home!
Blue fruit- i'm sure a lot of gold can also work well depending on how it is handled...just like in the last image!
Hi Meenal...thank you for dropping by my blog & commenting. I do have some gold-hue items (mainly accessories, frames, etc.) throughout my house but just a touch! I love the images you used to illustrate how well a little touch of gold, like black can make a room! xoxo Beth
i'm a sucker for gold...love, love & love all these images.
i always like a little glam or sparkle here and there!
I love all the classy cream colors. A very posh feel!
Great post, thanks for sharing!
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I love a hint of gold...I love a lot of gold too! Great post!
mmm, spotted so many of my favorite rooms in this post! Love. And thank you for all the sweet comments lately!
I love this post. Gold is so beautiful when used in home decor.
Gold and Brass is so in this year. Love it.
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gold radiates happiness and love. I love accents and all the images you have shown are lovely.
thanks for my birthday wishes.
pve
Viera- thats true...and i love using them in small doses.
Patricia- lovely to have you over..hope you are having a great day today!
Great collection of images. I love a little bit of gold. Too much is too much. But love a good touch of gold.
xoxo Trina
Ah yes, love a touch of gold! Fabulous images, Meenal!
Meera xx
I am such fan of using gold in highlihgts throughout a room, infact I have a gold feature room in my living room off set against white.
P.S I want that gold and teal office space, loving it!!
what a fabulous post! so much inspiration! i love gold and think it adds a touch of glamor and warmth to a room. a little goes a long way :)
Love love LOVE it! I am so chromed-out! Have you seen Kelly Wearstler's use of color & brass in her book "Hue"?
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