For rooms with dark walls, layer textured gold accents to add contrast and depth to a space. Elevate a living room with a metallic fireplace screen or gold leaf divider.
For a sophisticated space, experiment with gold accents–gilded frames, light fixtures, or floor mirrors.
Most golds have a warm undertone, so look for grays that have a yellow, brown, or red tint to them. [4] X Research source
To elevate your bedroom or bathroom, replace the hardware on wooden cabinets with gold knobs.
For a stylish statement, create a bold accent wall with foiled wallpaper or gold tiles.
To avoid nursery vibes, add dark colored furniture, like an emerald sofa or wooden dresser.
In rooms with a dark green wall, brighten up the space with gold mirrors, glass pendant lights, or lanterns.
Add personality to a neutral space with a ruby red coffee table, throw pillow, or rug. To balance out this palette, incorporate blue decor. The trio of blue, gold, and red represents the triadic color scheme (3 colors that are equally spaced on the color wheel), creating the perfect blend of contrast in a room. [9] X Research source
To make your room look bigger, paint the ceiling a light lilac or lavender hue to draw the eye upward.
Lighting completely changes the mood of a room, so play around with fixtures, chandeliers, and floor lamps. A gold mosaic table lamp looks particularly stunning on the center of a coffee table.
Choose rose gold with copper undertones (instead of pink) for a more sophisticated color scheme.
To add more contrast to this palette, incorporate cool gray or slate blue decor.
Elevate a cream color scheme with rose gold accents: adorn a cloud couch with metallic woven cushions or throws, and incorporate other pink shades to really tie in the room.
Work this color into your interior by placing gold framed furniture next to teal upholstered pieces.
For an unexpected interior, start with rose gold as your base color and add in navy accessories. [17] X Research source
Play with different shades of pink to add dimension to a room. Start with blush as your base color, and then layer darker accents like throws, pillows, rugs, and drapery.
In your kitchen, mix the metallics of your kitchen hardware for an industrial chic look.
To contrast the sleekness of black, combine matte, polished, and textured rose gold pieces to create an eclectic space.
White is extremely versatile, so play around with different rose gold textiles to add a glimmer of sparkle. In a completely neutral space, incorporate a metallic-threaded rug or throw for metallic balance.
Balance the warm and cool undertones in a room by pairing rose gold with stainless steel accents.
In the kitchen, play around with gold cutlery and storage jars. Or, consider a gold bar cart. In the living room, frame your windows with sheer gold drapery, or position different gold-threaded pillows over your couch. In the bedroom, bring in gold textiles, or add a fun piece of decor like a gold balloon dog. Even the smallest details, like gilded edges on a book, add character to your space.
In the kitchen, incorporate various metallic faucets and fixtures, and experiment with different textures–aged, brushed, matte, and/or satin. In the bathroom, style chrome vanity lights beside gold faucets for a sleek, refined look. Or, pair rose gold beside stainless steel for a fresh feel. In the living room and bedroom, be sure to sprinkle metallics throughout the room, instead of clustering them in one area.
If you need a conversation starter, place a gold sofa or coffee table in your living room. A gold swing chair is the perfect statement piece for an all-white or all-black bedroom. For a rockstar-inspired bathroom, consider adding a gold tub, sink basin, or toilet. Find unique, quirky pieces at your local thrift store or flea market.