The recent trend in the world of architecture is a great return of gold in interior decoration. If you associate gold only with glamor and nouveau riche kitsch, it's high time to let yourself be opened to the latest arrangements ideas. Not only in glamor, modern classic or New York style interiors, designers show that also Scandinavian, minimalist and loft styles love to have a hint of golden glow. Let't get carried away by the gold rush and see how graceful it can be! Gold has an amazing power of metamorphosis, it can warm a raw interior, it can be an aesthetic buckle that binds your arrangement, and its balanced dosage will add some style and elegance. You can combine golden color with virtually any other color, however it is important to choose the right shade. In this text you will learn how to skillfully use gold in your interior and what will gain your space and you thanks to it.
Decorations in gold
Color has a huge impact on our well-being and everyone who has had to stay in a space with the wrong color of the walls knows it. The psychology of color suggestes that gold is not only a symbol of power but also of faith, justice, care, self-confidence, stability and durability. So if you want the space around you to radiate these values, go ahead and reach for gold. It will certainly add temperament to your interior. It is important however, to use is it moderately and consistently in decorating. You will find gold-colored accessories for every type of interior and style. Kitchen and bathroom items in this color are interesting in particular. Golden fittings, washbasins, countertops, tiles, handles, tableware are the hits of recent seasons! If, however, you do not plan major makeovers, we will show you how a few small changes can impact the character of your interior!
Golden decorations for the living room
The living room has to fulfill quite a challenge - it combines many tasks and functions that seem to be opposing: representativeness and coziness, openness and intimacy, individuality and family character; there must be a place to relax, store and eat meals, and often also for cooking, sleeping and working. But there is still some room for gold in this puzzled functionality. Let us remember that not quantity but quality is important here. If you want to avoid glamor, choose a few expressive and dominant accessories, e.g. a large mirror in a gold frame, a decorative vase, a gold finish on furniture or golden wall gallery.
If you decide on more delicate "jewelry" for your salon, such as candlesticks, figurines, casings or posters in a fashionable shade of rosegold, make sure that there are enough of these elements, this way you will avoid the impression of a mismatch. For the decorations to shine fully, place them in different parts of the room. If, however, you love baroque splendor or feel confident in interior design, don't be afraid of momentum - reach for large-format solutions - gold wallpaper, paint, furniture and fabrics. For all DIY enthusiasts: golden wallpapers are also great for giving old furniture a second life.
What colors to combine golden decorations with?
When we think about a colour, we are generally aware of the difference between navy blue and azure, the blue of the sky does not have the same shade as the ocean has. A colour can have many shades, different temperatures and saturation. Should it be any different with gold? Of course not. Charming, patinated shades or matte lining are far from the kitsch that we often associate with gold. Metallic colors are very universal, so combining them with almost any colour allows you to achieve amazing effects. Gold , unlike silver, is warm and cozier in reception. When arranging the interior, choose one shade of gold that will be consistent with all othe accessories. Yellow tones suit glamor and art deco interiors, old gold looks great in retro and Parisian chic interiors, and shades that fall into copper are a decorative "must have" of any industrial-style arrangements.
Legs of chairs and a coffee table, door handles, wall lamps, fittings, flower pots, decorations, picture frames - these are only a fraction of all ways of using golden color. So the question arises - what colors should be combined with gold, once we have decided on them? The recent hit is the marriage of gold with bottle green, powder pink, prussian blue, baby blue and black. Wallpaper in these colors is a perfect companion for subtle golden accessories. Depending on the style you wish to have , you can choose floral, geometric or solid motifs. Or you can invert the aspect ratio and choose gold all over wallpaper - it's a great way to have a raw, industrial arrangement. If you are concerned that such wallpaper may overwhelm your interior, cover only one or part of the wall with it. You can also choose a uniform color of the walls and hang a decorative gallery - this accent will be the dominant feature of your spatial composition. Place in it pictures or posters consistent in color or theme and close the whole thing with golden frames and a sun-shaped mirror. What a finesse!
Wall decorations in gold
We do not often have enough space to fully express our desires in arrangement. Too many decorative accessories can make the interior seem heavy and cluttered. The solution to this problem is to go against the traditional thinking of an interior accessory as something "free-standing", and to pay more attention to hanging decorations. Aditionally, wall decorations are not merely colours or wallpapers, this whole idea offers much more! Let golden decorations hang on the most exposed wall in your interior - in the form of macrame, flower beds, posters and souvenirs - it is a creative way to arrange the wall and it saves space. Special hanging shelves for paintings and posters are also a great solution - thanks to them you can easily change the arrangement when you want it, without interfering with the wall.
Recently, gold has completely changed its image - from a lavish attribute of splendor to a sophisticated arrangement solution. Regardless of the current trends, gold will always look elegant. Golden wallpaper or a wall gallery is a a catchy feature that will always match your interior, no matter how many style changes it takes.
