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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| via citified.blogspot.com |
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| via habituallychic.blogspot.com |
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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| via desiretoinspire.net |
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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| via citified.blogspot.com |
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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| via designfabulous.com |
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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| via clover magazine |
This is one of my favourite home-office images and the pair of gold bookshelves totally make the room...
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| atlanta homes magazine |
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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| via elle decor |
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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| elle decor |
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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via taradillard blog
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How about you...would you go with gold in your home?
