Do you like gold?
Shiny and not afraid of the limelight, gold is a colour that know how to make an impression. From pale hues to bright opulent numbers, it always adds a sense of luxury to a space.
But does it do the job for you or is it a little too much? Leave us a comment and tell us!
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PRO11 years agolast modified: 11 years agoHello Tom, It's one of those things that is all to do with what and where... I also love copper and the brassy gold colours.... it works beautifully on really dark walls like navy, charcoals and greys.. but the word opulent that you have used I think is a really good one... reason being that I think to really create opulence that is both beautiful and tasteful is where the choices really come into play... The image you have used is an excellent example... I'm not keen, think Keen as euphemism for...... :) but then see the image below as another example which I love... So for me it's not really the colour per se as the choice of said thing, and the use of the colour, material..... : )) I think gold can be opulent, tasteful, beautiful if it's not made to look gaudy, tacky and over the top... Think... liberal but not Liberace.. : ) )
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Funnily enough I have just redone a small bedroom in a gold theme, but kept the gold to a vintage mirror frame & a vintage bateau vase, then toned it with pale honey walls & light oak laminate, & brilliant white woodwork.
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In the right setting, a one-off feature item in a gold colour, such as a marble fireplace looks stunning!
Or for a more subtle look, why not have a bespoke made table top or vanity top in a pale marble with gold coloured veining such as the Calacatta Oro?
Let us know what you think!Helen
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