How to Create a Gilded Home Interior

We all wish we had a little bit more glamour and luxury in our lives and this season it couldn’t be easier with GILDED decor and accessories that will create a dazzling and gleaming finish in any room of the home. This trend features a selection of metallic shimmering fabrics, accessories and decor that will add a hint of opulence and luxury to your interior space and can be partnered with modern, retro or period styles decors for a striking and eye-catching finish.

Gilded wallpaper is set to take the high street and designer world by storm in 2016. Metallic prints, patterns and embossed imagery compliment a wide range of colour schemes and styles and are a great way of creating a statement feature wall above a bed, fireplace or alcove area. For a classic look and finish select dusky pastel or neutral cream wallpaper with metallic gold or silver flowers of leaf patterns for a delicate and feminine finish. If you prefer a more contemporary look then select sleek monochrome wallpaper with striking metallic geometric patterns or textured gold wallpaper that will give the Midas touch to any room.

Fabrics look fabulous with a gilded finish to create an air of palatial luxury that can be given a modern or classic interior twist. For a rich and opulent period style then select heavy gold curtains with metallic tie backs and allow them to hang with pools of fabric on the floor for a shimmering and glamorous finish. Classic chairs and chaise lounges can be upholstered in metallic satin fabrics that will create a glistening and uplifting focal point in any living room or bedroom interior. Cushions are a great way of adding a hint of gilding to your interior space and look great in crisp white, gold and silver featuring modern chevron, spots and striped designs for a funky visual detail. For a traditional look select rich velvet cushions with gilded metallic embroidery for a sophisticated look and finish.

Gilded lighting is another hot trend for 2016 with copper home accessories taking the pride of place on the high street. Gorgeous pendulum lights in shimmering smooth or hammered copper will look great hung in the centre of the room or hung in a linear or group formation above a dining table or breakfast bar area. If you have an alcove area then accentuate the space with copper wall sconces to give an elegant retro feel to your chosen interior space. For added luxury select chrome lamp bases and partner with co-ordinating metallic lamp shades that will look great on a sideboard, side table or bedside area.

If you are on budget or do not want to alter your entire interior decor then a selection of gilded home accessories are the perfect solution. By adding a selection of metallic items and artwork to your home you can create a shimmering and glamorous focal point in your chosen room. Mirrors are a great way of showcasing the gilded interior trend and will look amazing on a plain painted or wallpapered feature wall. For a classically elegant look opt for baroque style ornate frames that have been enveloped in a rich gold leaf for a palatial look and finish. If you prefer a more modern design select rose gold or silver candle holders, photo frames and ornaments that create an illuminating focal point across a mantelpiece or sideboard area.

Metallic furniture is a great way of introducing this trend into your current home decor and creates the perfect marriage of style and practicality within your home. For a classic, period style home select French style furniture designs with ornate carvings that are finished in antique gold leaf to create a glistening focal point in your chosen space. Opt for statement items such as a large dining table, dresser or wardrobe for maximum visual impact. If you wish to create a more retro or contemporary look then choose silver painted furniture that is sleek and sophisticated or plain wood furniture with gilded edges and drawer fronts for a chic and refined design.

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