Gold color features
Warm golden walls are associated with movement and activity. It is important to correctly combine bright wallpaper with curtains. Also, the golden color is always associated with the luxury and gloss of the palace halls. If there is a surplus of gold, the interior can lose the atmosphere of sophistication, so you need to combine wallpaper with neutral curtains and upholstery.
Most often, gold walls can be found in a classic interior (baroque, rococo), but also gold-colored wallpaper is used to decorate rooms in a modern style.
Types of wallpaper and their properties
The following types of gold wallpaper for decoration of premises are distinguished:
| Paper | Eco-friendly, breathable, have a wide selection. They quickly burn out, absorb odors, do not hide the unevenness of the walls. There are single-layer and two-layer with embossing and relief. Suitable for living room, bedroom and nursery. |
| Non-woven | They allow air to pass through, have a solid base, can hide wall defects, and are widely represented on the market of finishing materials. Suitable for all rooms except the kitchen and bathroom. |
| Vinyl | Due to the durable PVC layer they can imitate stone and wood. Resistant to moisture and sunlight. They are on paper or non-woven basis. They are poorly breathable and some types of foamed vinyl may contain chemical additives. Suitable for kitchen, bathroom and corridor finishes. |
| Liquid | They hide all the irregularities of the walls, have no harmful impurities, consist of threads, cellulose, spangles and dry glue. There are smooth and embossed. They are applied as plaster, allow air to pass through. |
| For painting | There are vinyl, non-woven and paper. They are a white canvas with prints, a pattern or a bas-relief. Such wallpapers can be repainted several times without harm to the walls. |
| Textile | They have a paper or non-woven base with a top coating of fabric fibers. Of the minuses, it is worth noting the difficulty of dusting and the soiling of the material. |
On the picture An example of a living room design with textile wallpapers that create a glow effect from any angle.
Design and texture
The texture of gold wallpaper depends on their type and severity of the picture. Plain wallpaper act as a backdrop for furnishing, look good with textured curtains, molding and edging.
Wallpaper with ornament can visually change the perception of space. For example, vertical stripes lengthen a low room, and horizontal stripes make it wider.
On the picture The classic-style bedroom is depicted, where decorative golden stripes visually raise the ceiling.
Geometric motifs Suitable for art deco and high tech. It is important that the curtains are plain and do not repeat the wallpaper pattern.
Plant drawing Preferred for a bedroom with a light and romantic atmosphere.
On the picture An example of a golden floral pattern on the wallpaper in the dining room. This wall decoration makes the room luxurious.
Patterns and Monograms on a gold wallpaper decorate the living room or bedroom in a classic style. The picture may be a contrasting color or a similar shade.
A unique accent can be created with 3d wallpaper in the nursery, in the kitchen or in the bedroom.It is important that the wall to be glued is smooth, there are no shelves and sconces on it. Zd wallpapers can be thematic, or just create a volume effect.
On the picture An example of how a simple interior can look unique due to the 3D image on the wall.
Which style to choose?
When choosing wallpaper, it is important to observe the unity of style in the design of walls, curtains and furniture.
- Classic style recognizable by a characteristic print: white monograms and ornaments on a gold background, or gold patterns on a dark background. The size of the patterns depends on the size of the room. Plain wallpaper will decorate embossed borders, sculpting and decor.
On the picture The interior is presented where gold wallpapers are decorated with moldings. Thus, you can decorate not only the bedroom.
- Modern style It is characterized by restraint and practicality, so here you can see plain wallpapers with gold accents, geometric ornament and straight lines.
- For loft style the created negligence, the uniformity of the walls and decor items from improvised materials are characteristic.
- Art Deco It is distinguished by luxury, an abundance of gold, glass and geometric patterns. This style is suitable for a spacious living room or kitchen, as there should be a lot of decorative interior items.
Tips for choosing curtains
Properly selected curtains that combine with wallpaper, furniture and other textiles create an overall complete picture of the interior.
There are several options for selecting curtains, for example:
- curtains can be selected in the color of the walls, but with a difference in several tones;
- plain curtains of contrasting colors are suitable: white, black, blue, red, or with a gold pattern;
- curtains can be combined in color with a carpet, upholstery or bedspread;
- The pattern should be either on the wallpaper or on the curtains. You can also choose a curtain pattern for the wallpaper pattern to achieve the effect of combining.
Combination Options
The versatility of gold allows it to be combined with other colors. Additional color can be presented in different proportions and appearance, for example, it can be a contrasting accent wall, pattern, the effect of color transition from floor to ceiling.
Win-win gold is combined with white and beige colors, all shades of brown. This combination is typical of the classics.
Red-gold colors look noble in the interior, and burgundy furniture with gold patterns emphasize the triumph of the room.
The combination of gold with cool colors of turquoise, lilac and green is suitable for bedrooms on the sunny side.
On the picture an example of an interior where wide strips of lilac and gold color visually cool a well-lit room.
A blue living room or bedroom with gold ornaments will emphasize the nobility and tranquility of the house.
Deep shades of blue and violet in combination with gold are suitable for a spacious living room or dining room.
For gold, gray appears as a good background in any shade. Suitable for a bright bedroom or kitchen.
Care must be taken when combining gold with yellow, black and silver, since yellow is very similar to gold, silver does not combine with gold, and black, with a lack of lighting and space, can cause anguish.
On the picture An example of a successful combination of colors, where black is the highlight of the entire interior.
Combination with furniture, floor and ceiling
Depending on the saturation of the wallpaper, a different color of furniture is suitable. You need to adhere to the rule: the darker the walls, the lighter the furniture, and vice versa.
- For gold wallpapers with brown patterns, furniture matching the pattern is suitable.
- For dark-gold walls, light furniture is suitable.
- The ceiling and floor must be the same color, or it can be a dark laminate and a white ceiling.
- No need to make the same color of the wall and ceiling in a small room.
Wallpaper in the interior of the rooms
It is important not to overload the room with gold, if this does not follow the idea.
- For spacious living room a combination of gold wallpaper with red velvet, neutral beige and white, which will become the basis, will do. In the classic interior, candlesticks, gold fittings, carved furniture will be appropriate.Modern design welcomes the clarity of lines, the simplicity of furniture and its functionality.
On the picture An example where the golden walls are the backdrop for furniture and living room textiles.
- For the kitchen suitable vinyl or 3D wallpaper in the dining area. If the kitchen is small, then you can combine white with gold.
- For bedrooms Suitable pastel shades of blue, green with a light gold ornament or with an accent wall of textile wallpaper.
On the picture An example of a bedroom in bright colors with blue accents, where the wallpaper is decorated with a gold print.
- Children’s the bedroom is decorated with walls with golden stars. It is best to choose paper wallpapers that will not harm the baby.
On the picture An example of a children's room, where white wallpaper with a gold pattern was used to decorate the wall in the recreation area.
- For hallway and corridor Solid vinyl wallpapers that can be wiped with a damp sponge from street dust will do. The entrance hall sets the tone and creates the first impression of the owners, so it is important to think over the style so that it is not overloaded with decor.
Gold color is suitable for the interior of any room, subject to the balance between colors. It is presented in different shades, so everyone will find their own version.
Photo gallery
With the help of wallpaper you can experiment with the interior of the room and design the walls in an original way. Below are photos of examples of the use of gold wallpaper in rooms for various functional purposes.
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