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Thursday, February 16th, 2017
Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Gilded Accent Table
Many homeowners like to use gold in decorating their homes. There are those who are not able to understand the great power that this hue can offer in terms of style so they end up judging and concluding that it’s too pretentious. There may quite a number of people who are afraid to use gold for this reason but this should not stop you from using gold in your interior design.
Gold Is Timeless
One of the reasons that you should give gold a chance is that it’s timeless. It is adventurous, priceless and rich. It also symbolizes power and wealth. This color has always been a privilege of royalty and celebrities.
If too much gold scares you, then you have to learn to compromise. You can us small gold accents that can still have a lasting impact in your home. This shimmering color can have a huge impact on any decorative item from large-scale furnishing, bed linen to wallpaper.
Gold Is An Instant Standout
Another reason to love gold is that you won’t require an additional piece to make a statement. This means that you don’t have to spend a lot of time achieving a glamorous effect. Just like any design element, make sure that you purchase a gold element that works with the budget that you set. For example, a genuine mirror gilded with gold will be more pleasing than any replica.
Gold Is Shiny
Since gold offers a shiny, sunny color, it can make rooms feel uplifting and warm. So use a gold-highlighted seat or gold cutlery to create a space that’s homey yet classic at the same time.
Don’t think that this look is limited to interiors, though. You can also have gold pots for your lovely garden. What about an inflatable gold dolphin for your infinity pool? Wherever you decide to put gold, you can be ascertained of a glamorous look.
Gold Can Be Minimalist
There are also stylish gold accessories in the market. These are perfect for minimalism enthusiasts. What are these stuff that you can enjoy? A hanging pendant is one such simple yet gold-trimmed item.
Do you want to have a gold DIY deluxe effect? Just spray a pot with gold paint, use gold wallpaper to highlight a plain vase or have gold studs to your upholstered furnishings. Headboards with gold studs look absolutely stunning.
Gold Means Bling-bling
You can also blitz your home by adding gold bling. Be extra careful or you’d end up overpowering the room. What you need to achieve is a strong influence for your contemporary home. Use gold highlights or…
Bathing the Room with Gold
Enveloping an entire room with gold is a much bigger commitment. With the right artistic flair, this could also keep the home from becoming too indulgent. All you want to achieve when swathing the room in gold is to draw the eyes of your guests. This color will also entice them to linger and look around your home.
A golden wall also reflects the room’s natural light. Let the sunlight go through the windows then see the walls reflect the beautiful light. These walls will also serve as the warming point where other sparse elements pale in comparison.
Gold Is Free of Distraction
Using gold as a focal point means you’re ready to be noticed. Have a gold wall behind your headboard and see how it becomes the instant star. Whether you will use gold as a focal wall treatment, artwork or furniture.
Gold Is a Balancing Feature
Gold doesn’t have to be limited to being dramatic or being the star of the show. It can also be the balancing feature. Imagine framing greeneries and artwork with a touch of gold. It’s a dreamy fusion, isn’t it?
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
FFDM’s Fusion Collection shows the shimmering beauty of gold yet again.
There is an ongoing trend that’s becoming more popular each day. People seem to be having a great interest in all things that are gold or brass. Those who love to wear jewelry know how thrilling these colors are especially if you combine them.
Gold and brass can provide a certain warmth and depth that no other color combinations could offer. Chrome, no matter how beautiful, won’t be able to achieve the luster that gold and brass attain.
The sad thing is, trends tend to die so how do you use this beautiful trend so that it becomes a part of something more lasting?
Making Gold and Brass Timeless
What’s great about interior design trends is that they tend to have a longer existence compared to seasonal fashion. In essence, you still have 10 or more years to use this beautiful color combination before this style goes down the drain.
So now that you’ve confirmed that you’re a huge fan of gold and brass, how do you think you can bring it home? Now don’t go panic buying all because you’ve seen the furnishings in vogue. Invest in pieces that show your maturity as a furniture buyer.
Be able to embrace quirkiness. Find objects that are fun and unique. These are the pieces that can add character and personality to your home.
So, once again, where would you put the gold-brass color combination?
Chandelier
The chandelier is one of the best pieces to infuse more shimmer and shine. Find an elegant chandelier that will add a pleasant eccentricity to the room. For example, pick one that’s not too heavy on metal but has a lot more of glass. Gold can then be used on the arms of the chandelier. This should give your dining room, den, living room or bedroom a touch of elegance.
The chandelier is no longer just for dining rooms anymore. Go ahead and use the glamour of this lighting fixture in other rooms.
Furnishings, Paint and Fabrics
Who wouldn’t fall in love with gold furniture? They’re one of the hottest items these days. Just look through interior design magazines and sites and you’d see how elegant the rooms suddenly become once gold furnishings are used.
But how would you be able to pull off this look without creating a tacky-looking home? Begin by swapping out the linens, curtains, pillows, area rugs and fabrics with ones that have gold hints or accents.
Hooker Furniture Living Room Melange Beaumarchais Chest
Table Runner
Tables in your home become instantly glamorized when you add a gold runner. This look will be perfect for any season but more so this coming holidays. Be sure to pair it with the best centerpiece so that the gold is accentuated in your dining room or living room.
Partner this table runner with some decorative balls, also in gold. Have them placed in a gold-rimmed tray or bowl to make your home even more glitzy.
Sparkling Accessories
Candles are supposed to burn but there are now pieces that are not meant to. Add a golden touch to your home décor by adding some gold candles on the table or placing them at end tables in your living room. Their shiny lights will go a long, long way.
Gold and Brass Hardware
Brass is definitely back. Don’t think of the ‘80s sort of brass fixtures but the brass pieces that are shinier and more modern-looking.
Brass or gold hardware can make a huge difference in any kitchen. The combination of both colors would add a formal touch to what would have been a modest kitchen.
Fashionable Frames
Gold and brass accents can be easily added on any wall or table by placing some picture frames. Just replace the frames of your current wall photos with gold borders. The more intricate and interesting the borders are, the more fashionable they’re gonna be.
May these gold-brass pieces up the level of glitz, glamour and fashion in your home as you consider some of the tips above.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2016
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Maitland-Smith Living Room Bench 4230-377 has gold accents on its wooden frame. The animal print on the fabric makes this piece leap to life.
The use of gold accents in interior design is not an easy decision to make. It can be a tough style to work with. You are required to understand the fundamentals of this bright and interesting hue. The good thing is, today, you’ll get that much-needed help.
First of all, you have to be confident with the idea that gold can be used sparingly. Some touches of gold on your furniture can offer great wonders.
Golden Ideas
Have you ever thought of pairing gold with black? This may not be your instinctive choice but many have found that the union of these two interesting hues can bring elegance in any room. Black and gold borders on tables can definitely spell a huge difference in a dining room.
Wallpapers with a dash of gold can also elevate the room’s sophistication. This should warm up the room and give it a cozy feeling in no time.
Gold accents can also be the glue that fuses masculine and feminine room features. Furniture frames also look classy with a hint of gold on the exposed frame or on the fabric.
Femininity is best embodied with the use of gold and white. This is a union of hues that can look great on different wallpaper designs. The bedroom can make use of this superb color application.
When it comes to coloring, blue and neutral colors will also be great bases for gold accents. Every color will surely stand out as gold frames and highlights it.
Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Jenelle, Buffet Lamp 29091. This is an awesome iron lamp with distressed antiqued gold leaf. See the beauty of the equally antiqued black crackle legs and the bronze colored round bell shade.
Go Bold
If you are not contented with mere gold accents, then you can go ahead and use gold in interior design. This is a much bolder move that you might want to think and plan about first. The first rule here is to use varying shades of gold so that you won’t be bored with the monotonous feel in the end.
Gold is also a lovely color to use during the winter months. So when the winter season comes, make sure that you go bold and give your home a touch of luxury.
Gold can be your best decor during the coldest months because it automatically brings warmth and luxury in a room. Gold accents work best in neutral colored rooms. Yellow or ochre can be combined with gold to create a glow that works well with earthy colors.
More than wallpapers or mirrors in gold, the golden fireplace can add a shimmer that will cast a warm glow throughout your home’s interiors. This can add a dramatic effect without the hassle.
Gold is a versatile hue so go ahead and use it on your feature wall. Use it sporadically inside the bedroom since this is where you rest but, in the lounge area, it’s alright to go all out.
Gold fabric is also a great way to add opulence in your home. Use it on your cushions, curtains, blinds or throws (but not all at the same time). Gold curtains can come with gold fitting and accessories. Trim and fringes for window treatments are also perfect in gold. And what of golden tassel tie backs? They are nothing but amazing.
‘Love tellin’ the time? You will with this Accessories Uttermost Torriana Wall Clock 06091.
Gold printed fabrics are also available to mix and match. These fabrics pair well with earthy colors like brown, beige, taupe or green. Plain and gold fabrics can ideally help in setting up the winter interior design.
Adding gold to animal prints is an effective way of telling the world that you are unique.
Lamps and light fitting are yet another basic way of adding glow to your home. Choose from the gold-colored lamps or the ones in brass. Ceiling light fitting is both modern and simple. It can also be traditionally ornate like chandeliers.
Focal features in gold are truly what they are – a focal piece. After all, gold is an eye catching color so what better way is there than to use gold ornamental pieces. Gold accents can be wall art, gold clocks, or golden ornaments – take your pick!
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