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Poll: Gold in home decor

5 years ago

We've seen a lot of it in the latest interior decor magazines, and we'll see more of it this season with Christmas approaching. But do you think gold in home decor is a trend that will last?

Comment or vote below. We'd love to know what you think.

Gold will last more than this winter season

Gold will not last

Other, please comment

Comments (4)

E D
5 years ago
I'm all for gold. As long as it's 24 karat....

:-)
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Emmanuelle
5 years ago
Gold has been in homes for hundreds of years, wether it’s brass, bronze, gold leafed pieces...it is here to stay.
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bubbles bathrooms and tiles
5 years ago
Grey decor is very in at the moment and gold goes really well with it, and pastel colours. Grey isn't going anywhere so i don't believe gold will either.
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Fitted Lifestyles
5 years ago
Love the gold, think it works really well!

I've been using brass & brushed steel recently as a feature in some of bespoke furniture projects and is defiantly something i will continue to use.
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