Features of gold color

Warm golden walls are associated with movement and activity. Here it is important to correctly combine bright wallpaper with curtains. Also, gold color is always associated with luxury and gloss of palace halls. If there is too much gold, the interior can lose its atmosphere of sophistication, so you need to combine wallpaper with neutral curtains and upholstery.

accent gold wall in the bedroom interior with gold on the walls classic bedroom design

Most often golden walls can be found in classical interiors (baroque, rococo), but golden wallpaper is also used to decorate rooms in a modern style.

zebra wallpaper gold on the wall in the bedroom

Types of wallpaper and their properties

There are the following types of golden wallpaper for decorating living spaces:

decorating a bedroom with golden wallpaper dining room living room design with textile wallpaper

The photo shows an example of a living room design with textile wallpaper, which creates a glowing effect from any angle.

living room with gold walls and a fireplace

Design and texture

The texture of golden wallpaper depends on its type and the degree of expression of the pattern. Plain wallpaper acts as a background for furniture, looks good with textured curtains, molding and edging.

Plain gold wallpaper

Wallpaper with an ornament can visually change the perception of space. For example, vertical stripes make a low room appear longer, while horizontal stripes make it appear wider.

Patterned wallpaper Gold stripes in the bedroom

The photo shows a bedroom in a classic style, where decorative gold stripes visually raise the ceiling.

Geometric patterns are suitable for art deco and high tech styles. It is important that the curtains are plain and do not repeat the wallpaper pattern.

Geometric wallpaper patterns Geometric wallpaper patterns

A plant pattern is preferable for a bedroom with a light and romantic atmosphere.

Floral pattern on wallpaper flowers on the walls Floral pattern on wallpaper in the dining room

The photo shows an example of a golden floral pattern on wallpaper in the dining room. This type of wall decoration makes the room luxurious.

Patterns and monograms on gold wallpaper will decorate a living room or bedroom in a classic style. The pattern can be of a contrasting color or a similar shade.

monograms on the walls Patterns and monograms on wallpaper monograms on the walls in the dining room

A unique accent can be created with the help of 3D wallpaper in a nursery, kitchen or bedroom. It is important that the wall being pasted over is flat and does not have shelves or sconces. 3D wallpaper can be themed or simply create a volume effect.

3D wallpaper

The photo shows an example of how a simple interior can look unique thanks to a 3D image on the wall.

Which style should I choose?

When choosing wallpaper, it is important to maintain a consistent style in the design of the walls, curtains and furniture.

  • The classic style is recognizable by its 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 dimensions of the room. Plain wallpaper will be decorated with relief borders, moldings and decorative items.

gold wallpaper decorated with moldings

The photo shows an interior where gold wallpaper is decorated with moldings. In this way, you can decorate not only the bedroom.

Classic style

  • Modern style is characterized by restraint and practicality, so here you can see plain wallpaper with gold inserts, geometric patterns and straight lines.

Modern style in the bedroom

  • The loft style is characterized by created carelessness, monochromatic walls and decorative items from scrap materials.

loft style in the bedroom

  • Art Deco 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.

Art Deco in the Kitchen

Tips for Choosing Curtains

Correctly selected curtains that match wallpaper, furniture and other textiles create an overall complete picture of the interior.

golden curtains

There are several options for choosing curtains, for example:

  1. curtains can be matched to the color of the walls, but with a difference of several tones;
  2. solid-color curtains of a contrasting color are suitable: white, black, blue, red, or with a gold pattern;
  3. curtains can match the color of the carpet, upholstery or bedspread;
  4. the pattern should be either on the wallpaper or on the curtains. You can also match the curtain pattern to the pattern on the wallpaper to achieve a unifying effect.

curtains in a room with gold wallpaper blue curtains curtains in a room with gold wallpaper curtains in a dining room with gold walls

Combination options

The versatility of gold allows it to be combined with other colors. An additional color can be presented in different proportions and forms, for example, it can be a contrasting accent wall, a pattern, the effect of color transition from the floor to the ceiling.

Gold is a win-win combination with white and beige colors, all shades of brown. This combination is typical for classics.

white and gold wallpaper

Red and gold colors look noble in the interior, and burgundy furniture with gold patterns will emphasize the solemnity of the room.

red and gold color in the interior

The combination of gold with cool colors of turquoise, lilac and greenery is suitable for bedrooms on the sunny side.

stripes of lilac and gold on the wall

The photo shows an example of an interior where wide stripes of lilac and gold visually cool a well-lit room.

A blue living room or bedroom with a gold pattern will emphasize the nobility and tranquility of the house.

blue wallpaper with a gold pattern

Deep shades of blue and purple combined with gold are suitable for a spacious living room or dining room.

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For gold, gray is a good background in any shade. Suitable for a light bedroom or kitchen.

gray and gold walls

You need to be careful when combining gold with yellow, black and silver, since yellow is very similar to gold, silver does not go with gold, and black can be depressing if there is insufficient lighting and space.

black and gold wallpaper

The photo shows an example of a successful color combination, where black is an accentuating stroke of the entire interior.

Combination with furniture, floor and ceiling

Depending on the saturation of the wallpaper, different colors of furniture will work. You need to stick to the rule: the darker the walls, the lighter the furniture, and vice versa.

  • For gold wallpaper with brown patterns, furniture in the same tone as the pattern will work.
  • For dark gold walls, light furniture will work.
  • The ceiling and floor should be the same color, or it can be dark laminate and a white ceiling.
  • You don’t need to make the walls and ceiling the same color in a small room.

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Wallpaper in the interior of rooms

It is important not to overload the room with gold, if it does not follow the idea.

  • For a spacious living room, a combination of gold wallpaper with red velvet, neutral beige and white, which will become the base, is suitable. Candlesticks, gold fittings, and carved furniture will be appropriate in a classic interior. Modern design welcomes clear lines, simple furniture, and its functionality.

living room in gold tones

The photo shows an example where gold walls are the background for furniture and textiles in the living room.

  • Vinyl or 3D wallpaper in the dining area is suitable for the kitchen. If the kitchen is small, you can combine white with gold.

kitchen

  • Pastel tones of blue and green with a light gold pattern or with an accent wall made of textile wallpaper are suitable for the bedroom.

light-colored bedroom with blue accents

The photo shows an example of a light-colored bedroom with blue accents, where the wallpaper is decorated with a gold print.

  • Children’s bedroom will decorate the walls with golden stars. It is best to choose paper wallpaper that will not harm the baby.

white wallpaper with a gold pattern

The photo shows 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 the hallway and corridor, plain vinyl wallpaper is suitable, which can be wiped with a damp sponge from street dust. The hallway sets the tone and creates the first impression of the owners, so it is important to think through the style so that it is not overloaded with decor.

wallpaper in the hallway

Gold color will suit the interior of any room, provided that the balance between colors is maintained. It is presented in different shades, so everyone will find their own option.

white and gold wallpaper