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Go for the Gold: Gilt Touches in Living Rooms

July 06, 2016

Gold says "fancy." But it doesn't have to be expensive: just grab a can of paint and go for the gold.

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Photo: design by Clay Snider: photo by Ben Rollins

Frame It

A trio of gilt frames adds elegance to this gallery wall. Don't have gilt frames on hand? Find cheap wooden frames at garage sales and spray them all the same color.

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Photo: David Christensen

Gold Above

Think outside the box, as designer Amy Morris did with these gorgeous stamped ceiling whose rich gold detail is elegantly contrasted with soft pink walls and featured in the Southeastern Designer Showhouse and Gardens.

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Simple Focal Point

Simple gold accents add a touch of luxury to a side table.

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Photo: Julie Dodson. From: Julie Dodson.

Hints of Gold

You don't have to go overboard with gold: sparse touches work well too.

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