Colour palette: Shimmering gold décor ideas
Glamour is well and truly at the forefront of interior trends at the moment, thanks to luxe Regencycore inspo from Bridgerton and a return to Highclere Castle with the release of Downton Abbey: A New Era. Adding golden hues to your spaces is an easy way to achieve the opulence within these eras. Whether you choose to opt for a redecoration or simply adding finishing touches, shimmering gold certainly makes an elegant interiors statement. Discover some of the best ways to navigate it within your home here…
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1. Shimmering gold Regencycore
Go full-on Regencycore with this glorious Sakura wallpaper in Yellow Lustre from Little Greene (£110 per 10m roll). For a similar peacock-style chair, try the Crabb armchair by Highland Dunes, £589.99, Wayfair. For similar dining furniture, try the Selby oak-effect parquet four-seater bench set, £599, Next. For a similar dining chair, try the Vida Living Windsor honey spindle design, £175 per pair, Oak Furniture House. For a similar chandelier, try the Giuseppe antique cream 8-light design, £219, Lamp & Light. For a similar candleholder, try the Mbata brass candelabra in antique black, £45, Nkuku
Photo: Little Greene
2. Ombre all day
Concerned that gold could be too much for your existing interiors? Add a touch of opulence by including a cushion with an ombre finish. This shimmer tum tum cushion in teal, £40, John Lewis is a great example.
Photo: John Lewis
3. Light it up
Fixtures and fittings are an easy way to bring in the golden touch without overwhelming your interiors. They provide a luxe effect, and can fit into a budget-friendly refurb, too. This Brooke wall light, £33, Maisons du Monde is a prime example.
Photo: Maisons du Monde
4. Luxe planter
Showcase your houseplants in style with this classy planter. The elegant design is gorgeous and sleek, perfect for showing your plant babies off in the best light. Pictured below: Lozenge planter, £20, Matalan.
Photo: Matalan
5. Top tap
Take the gold decor trend to your taps with the Tinkisso kitchen tap, £139.99, Dowing & Reynolds. The sleek design will ad pizazz to your kitchen, making the washing up definitely more desirable than before!
Photo: Dowsing & Reynolds
6. Say cheers
Accessories are a great way to ease a new trending colour into your interiors, and these Gold ball gin and wine glasses, from £7 for two, George at Asda, are no exception. The quirky design immediately attracts the eye while the stunning gold bottoms fit seamlessly with a gold decor scheme.
Photo: George Home
7. Fashionable furniture
Make a shimmering gold decor statement with an iconic piece of furniture. This stunning Worthington sideboard, £799, Swoon fits the bill perfectly and can act as not only a display sideboard but a storage unit, home bar or whatever you like!
Photo: Swoon