Gold elegance...

I have always loved gold.  Not only because it is one of the most precious metals, but because of the beautiful, elegant, warm and rich feel it can bring to anything.  

Over the years I had found myself using more silver in my decor and jewelry.  Even though I love silver as well, gold still always has my heart.  I seem to be drawn to using less silver again and more gold.  When I say "more" gold, I am not talking about everything done in, over the top and too shiny gold.  That just is not my style.  I am talking about a matted, antiqued gold with a beautiful patina.  I love to see some gold elements in any room.

Being that I am using a lot of cool tones such as grey blues, whites, and soft pinks, gold tones just add warmth to the room.  As I just shared with you in my post "Butterflies & ballet slipper pink" the gold mirror I hung above the hutch looks so pretty with the soft cool tones of the room.  However, I have decided differently on the mirror since my post.  I love the gold in the mirror, but think the mirror is too heavy for the piece it is hung over.  I have now added a different mirror you can see here on my Facebook page.  I will share more on the updates soon.  

So, how have I decided to still add the elegant, warm gold in to this room that I love?  Through all the accessories such as picture frames with other touches here and there.

I thought I would share some beautiful ways to add gold into a room without overdoing it.  Remember you can over do anything with too much of a good thing! ;)  Here are some of my favorite ways to incorporate gold elegance into your home....

Seriously inspired to do a piece like this in my house.  I found a french sofa and chair 

that I need to re-upholster and thinking I might do it with a gold frame and pink fabric...

Love the mirror in this room!  Just enough gold to warm it up with the blue...

The gold mirror adds the refined and elegant feel this room needs with all the vibrant, playful colors.

Bringing gold in helps to keep this room from being to cool and having some warmth...

I love this room and all the textures, patterns and colors with the gold tones...

The room is calming and simple with a touch of elegance from the gold mirror...

 

This room definitely exudes whimsy, vintage and gold elegance!

Ornate and beautiful gold mirrors grouped together...

O.k. so this is a little over the top for me, but I can appreciate the beauty of the tub!

Love the farm house feel with a pop of gold and unexpected mirror in the kitchen...

Designer Annette Tatum uses gold in her rooms perfectly! I love everything about this room!!

Here is another version of it with some things changed, but still touches of gold...

Well I hope this brings some inspiration for using gold if you haven't already done so in your own decor. I would love to hear if you are incorporating gold elegance into your home?  

You can find all these images on my pin board "Rich in gold" on Pinterest.  If you haven't checked out this site it is a must...love it! Oh, if you are on Pinterest I would love to know and if not I would be happy to send you an invite!  

I hope your Monday has you off to a great start to your week!! I have been enjoying a few "lazy day's" of summer, but now I am feeling the need to get back to work! ;)

Hugs friends!