In the distant times of Baroque and Rococo, gold color in the interior was very popular, it was not considered pretentious, but rather, on the contrary, was a kind of sign of luxury and high position of the owners. Currently, many have a negative attitude towards this shade, fearing to use it in their apartments. And if, nevertheless, you are not afraid of jokes about a golden toilet, which, by the way, have nothing to do with world trends in decor, and you want to give the interior a little “golden glow”, then you need to know a few rules thanks to which a noble shade is beautiful and harmonious will fit into the main design.
Adding a golden hue to the interior, the main thing is not to overdo it, so that it looks not defiant bad taste, but a harmonious addition to the interior. Most people try to avoid such shades in the interior – and it is completely in vain, because the golden color looks good in almost any interior, even in modern minimalism.
In addition, golden shades are great for both large and small rooms, because they perfectly reflect light, visually increasing the space. However, in order not to turn a cozy stylish apartment into a pretentious boudoir, you need to follow a few rules.
Firstly, the gold color itself belongs to warm tones, therefore, it must be combined with similar shades. It looks very advantageous, for example, it looks gold with black or in combination with white.
Secondly, if you do not want to turn your home into a golden cage, then you can limit yourself to gold details and accessories (mirror frames, chandeliers, dishes, textiles).
Thirdly, if you decide to opt for gold-colored wallpaper, then you should not choose complex patterns and ornaments. so that the room does not look too pompous and solemn.
The golden shade, oddly enough, will look very good in the bedroom. You can use “sunny” tones in decor, accessories, chandeliers, or in a combination of white and gold in wall and ceiling paintings. You can also add gold elements when decorating dressers, picture frames and mirrors, wallpaper ornaments (stripes, flowers, vignettes), decorative plaster.
If your thoughts are moving in a more creative direction, then try putting gold furniture. The main thing is not to forget about, perhaps, the main element of the “luxurious” bedroom – gold bedding, which must be of high quality.
There are many forms and ideas on how to use gold in interiors, which, by the way, look pretty good in kitchens and dining rooms.
Moreover, to give a light gloss to the place where you cook or eat, it is not necessary to paint all the walls or furniture with gold paint, it is enough just to correctly place the appropriate accents. In addition, it should be remembered that gilded furniture very often gives off antiquity and sometimes makes the interior heavier, making it more pompous.
This is exactly where you can roam about using gold decor elements. The options for combining gold with other shades or accessories will depend on how solemn you want to make your bathroom.
If your goal is a luxurious and chic bathroom, then definitely go for a combination of gold and black.
If your goal is a quieter, conservative bathroom, then gold can be used in minor accessories or with warmer (non-contrasting) shades.
If you really like gold, but you are not yet ready for drastic changes, then you can just try to add a little “shine” to the interior with the help of details or accessories of this shade. For example, opt for gold frames for mirrors or paintings, a testicle with gold embroidery, a chandelier or a sconce. And you need to remember that in a classic interior a chandelier with a large number of hanging golden threads looks best, but for minimalism, chandeliers-caps are more suitable.
Gold vases, crockery, candlesticks and other “precious accessories” will also help freshen up the interior and add a little polish to the home.