We've Got a Golden Ticket
Make that 9, actually. These winning rooms use glimmers of gold in designs that may make you gasp in delight
Do you remember how you felt watching Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory when Charlie opened the Wonka Bar and you saw the glimmering golden ticket? I feel that way in rooms when gold is used in a small and unexpected way. I feel fancy sitting in a room with delicate touches of gold even when I'm not fancy, which is most of the time.
The late American fashion designer Bill Blass, known for using pattern and texture within a neutral palette, used gold in this way. In his designs he would use an unexpected gold button. In his home he would place a brass fire screen on his hearth that would shimmer with the flames against a neutral palette.
I'm not going to say that gold is back, because I don't think it ever left. Take a look at how these designers are fetching the golden prize in their spaces.
The late American fashion designer Bill Blass, known for using pattern and texture within a neutral palette, used gold in this way. In his designs he would use an unexpected gold button. In his home he would place a brass fire screen on his hearth that would shimmer with the flames against a neutral palette.
I'm not going to say that gold is back, because I don't think it ever left. Take a look at how these designers are fetching the golden prize in their spaces.
My favorite golden ticket is this powder room with its elegant gold sink and faucet. Now that's fancy and fun.
One of my favorite accessories in a while, this golden pachyderm holds its own in this whimsical arrangement.
I think the glimmer of this faucet shows the versatility of gold. Here it is perfectly paired with the cool colors of the wallpaper and the antiqued mirror. Yes, gold and silver do play well together.
Although this is technically not a metallic gold, the lush gold velvet on this settee is brilliantly placed among a variety of colors and textures. If I described this room before you could see it, you would probably say "no way" to its gray walls and hot pink, chartreuse, acrylic and striped rug details — no way could they work together. Way, they can!
I included this picture just because it's so over the top. Gold doors embossed with lions that lead to your own personal movie theater? Why not?
The splash of gold from this pendant is just enough to set a dramatic tone for this entry, with its geometric wallpaper.
I love the regal elegance of the gold-toned frame on this oil painting. This is just plain gorgeous.
This elegant room of neutrals is perfectly paired with a splash of gold leaf on the legs of the occasional chair. And the amber tones of the lamp set off the hanging textile in the background.
I love this vintage-inspired brass branch, especially when paired with the golden tassel lamps and blush color of the walls.
What would Veruca Salt, the spoiled girl in Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, say? "Gold splashes! Don't care how; I want it now."
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What would Veruca Salt, the spoiled girl in Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, say? "Gold splashes! Don't care how; I want it now."
More:
Old Gold Is New Neutral
Taking Home the Gold
Metallic Home Décor Shines On