During the heyday of the luxurious Baroque and Rococo styles, gold decoration was mandatory in elite society. This evoked an association with royal palaces and castles of aristocrats.
In the modern world, only the moderation of golden colors will create an aura of wealth and elegance.
To decorate residential premises in golden tones, you must adhere to the following rules:
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Observe moderation in everything. Gold belongs to the warm spectrum, its presence will give more volume and create a lot of glare. Therefore, it is important to create a favorable environment where the golden tone is ideal in a 1:3 ratio.
Choice of style. The gold color always attracts everyone's attention, so the most successful solution would be gold in accessories (candlesticks, furniture, mirrors). In the bedroom, gold-colored legs or headboards will be symbols of luxury.
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Gold is often inappropriate on large items. It is better to use a muted golden color, not too bright, as if aged.
A single style solution. In classics or minimalism, you can use slightly muted shades of gold to create a comfortable atmosphere of romanticism. If gilded figurines, textiles and furniture sets in light colors are used, then this is closer to classic or baroque.
Design tips
No matter how the room is decorated - in a classic or modern style, gold can be “gifted” no more than 1/3 of the space. Too much will make the room too pretentious.
In addition, gold curtains:
- goes well with tulle of other colors;
- not used for windows of irregular or non-standard shapes;
- look bad in small rooms with low ceilings;
- do not tolerate the proximity of silver;
- ideally should be long (2-3 cm from the floor).
Dark golden curtains will help dilute and balance the light color scheme, and vice versa.
Golden curtains are found in such style directions as:
- classic;
- Empire;
- baroque;
- shabby chic;
- Art Deco;
- modern;
- fusion;
- oriental styles.
They look quite organic in monochrome interiors decorated in minimalist or hi-tech styles.
In order not to overdo it with gold, opt for curtains of a different color with gold monograms, small splashes or threads, as in these photos.
If you don’t know what to combine such curtains with, complement them with home textiles. Napkins, tablecloths, pillowcases, bedspreads, carpets with identical images or gold elements - all this can be used to create color harmony in the room.
Plain golden canvases should be complemented with less enthusiasm, because they already take up a lot of space.
Picture frames or mirrors, figurines, candlesticks, and gilded carvings on furniture will help create a unified ensemble.
Despite the fact that golden curtains are often used as window decoration for a bedroom or nursery, they look best in the living room interior.
Hall
Agree, the main room of the house should be solemn and bright. One easy way to achieve this is to decorate the window opening with beautiful curtains.
Compositions with lambrequins and fringe shown in these photos are suitable for more classic interiors. The rich decoration of the room is emphasized by expensive fabrics - jacquard, velvet, brocade.
For a small living room, light or translucent fabrics are more suitable. Use satin, satin, veil, especially if complete darkening is not necessary.
Dense, heavy materials, as well as voluminous compositions, burden the interior and eat up space. They are also more difficult to drape.
Note the crossed organza or veil curtains tied with tiebacks.
Tulle in combination with a lambrequin is a great way to hide a nondescript cornice and visually expand the space.
The classic design of the windows in the hall will be light, plain curtains with patterned tulle.
Double curtains, golden with beige, white or other colors available in the interior, will ideally complement the color scheme.
Golden fabric sometimes acts as a lining. It can be beautifully exposed using magnets.
Combined curtain models are especially good for living rooms with a balcony opening, bay window and attic rooms. Here we mean combinations of tulle and:
- Roman;
- thread curtains;
- long curtains with eyelets.
In addition to the fact that patterned curtains look great against a plain background, such models make it possible to adjust the proportions of windows and doors.
Golden curtains will look no less elegant in the bedroom interior.
Advantages of metal curtain rods
- Durability: these curtain rods are durable and can be used for fastening curtains of any weight, from weightless organza to chic brocade;
- Diversity: the existence of various forms of metal cornices and a wide selection of decorative accessories creates sufficient scope for the implementation of interesting stylish ideas in the interior;
- Practicality: metal curtain rods do not require special care (which is necessary for wooden curtain rods) and are suitable for any type of curtains;
- Versatility: it’s easy to find an option that will fit into any interior - from stylish “modern” to luxurious classic or cozy “retro” style. Elegant and luxurious tips are created from both metal and practical plastic, eco-friendly wood and even glass.
Look at the photos of flexible curtain rods and find out what types they come in, in what cases a flexible model is needed and what their cost is.
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Bedroom
Delicate combinations of gold with peach, pink or blue shades will create a calming beauty.
Combinations with black, brown linens or decorative elements will harmonize in color with the bed or other furniture. Light golden curtains are most appropriate in the bedroom.
If the interior has a lot of objects and decor, the design and cut of the curtains should be as simple as possible. Designers recommend the same for bedrooms with patterned wallpaper. Light drapery on the monotonous material of the curtains will be enough.
On the other hand, a chic window composition can become the main decoration of your bedchamber. Golden thread curtains in combination with white tulle will fill the room with light highlights. Tiebacks and boutonnieres will allow you to fix the curtains at the desired level.
Several different colored canvases will balance the color scheme of the bedroom. For example, how do you like the combination of gold, white and chocolate?
A veil or organza with golden plating will fill the interior with lightness and sunlight even in the evening.
If you need complete darkness for a good night's sleep, opt for night curtains.
Now let's see if gold curtains are appropriate in the kitchen interior.
Types of metal cornices
- Pipe cornices: according to the shape, metal “pipes” are divided into round (classic “pipe” and corrugated), square cornices (“quadra”) and twisted (“twister”). If the shape of the first two varieties is clear from the name, then the “twister” is a kind of metal rope. The “pipe” cornice can be decorated with decorative finials;
- String curtain rods are suitable for light curtains and curtains;
- A separate variety is profile cornices. The most original option is a flexible curtain rod. The most luxurious is the baguette cornice;
- Depending on the material used, curtain rods are made of aluminum, steel, bronze, brass and alloys. The most common option is aluminum curtain rods;
- According to the number of pipes, strings or rows, cornices are divided into one-, two- and even three-row;
- For fastening, there are wall and ceiling curtain rods;
- Cornices vary in diameter.
Kitchen
Every housewife wants to surround herself with beauty and comfort, but in addition, everything in the kitchen should be functional and safe. And an oversaturation of gold will make this warm room hot.
Short curtain models - Roman, pleated, roller, arched tulle - will look harmonious in the kitchen interior.
For beauty, Roman blinds can be complemented with muslin, or used as the only window decoration.
Very fashionable today are crossed and asymmetrical compositions, suitable for rooms with a balcony door.
The golden pattern on the curtains can be duplicated on kitchen textiles, and in the form of decoupage - on a set or appliances.
By gilding the handles of drawers and cabinets, you will create a small complement of color to the curtains. This technique will look most colorful in monochromatic interiors.
An inconspicuous and space-enhancing window decoration is tulle, decorated with gold decorative elements - fringe, edging, tiebacks, tassels, flounces. The abundance of decor can be replaced with gold stripes or patterns.
Photo
The photo gallery will show you all the variety and beauty of practical and stylish metal curtain rods.
Children's
Golden curtains in the interior of a nursery will delight both the growing prince and the little princess. They go perfectly with traditional pink and blue decorations.
A cheerful, sunny color will create a warm atmosphere and charge both you and your child with positive energy.
Most often, thin, translucent curtains with gold plating are hung in the children's room. They can also be companions for more saturated paintings with gold elements or pictures.
In a girl’s children’s room, thread curtains will look harmonious, filling everything around with femininity and romance. She will also like the variety of decor that can transform the simplest canvases.
But the curtains in a boy’s room should not have a flashy design. Laconic Roman or roll models are one of the best options. Plain, with pictures, they can be complemented with light curtains or tulle.
We hope our short review was useful and informative for you. As you can see, the moderate use of golden shades fills the interior with light and comfort, which is what we wish for you!
