Features of using gold color
Gold color in the interior is quite insidious: on the one hand, it is a symbol of luxury, wealth, well-being. On the other hand, if used incorrectly, a gold kitchen will turn out tasteless, pretentious – this style is also called “gypsy chic”.
If you have no experience working with color and are not sure about the success of experiments, use it in small details: fittings, dishes, lamps, decor. A kitchen with gold elements that occupy no more than 25% of the total mass cannot look pretentious.
Another option is to give gold a leading position and make gold facades for the kitchen, wall or floor decoration. In general, align the ratio with other shades to 1:1. In this case, we recommend contacting a designer or exactly repeating the interior from photos found on the Internet: this is the only way to be sure of the result.
The last nuance is that the combination of precious metal is only acceptable with the same luxury materials: natural stone, wood, expensive wallpaper, luxurious moldings on the walls, stucco on the ceiling.
What is the best combination?
A win-win option is to add a neutral base to a gold-colored kitchen. The base can be light (white, beige, gray) or dark (brown, graphite, black). A calm range will dampen the activity of the gilding, level out the sensations from the perception of a golden kitchen.
In the photo, the fittings and faucets are in the same shade
For those who are ready to experiment, there are more complex, but no less beautiful combinations:
- Red. It is better to prefer rich, deep tones to blood-red, scarlet: burgundy, marsala. The third can be white (acts as a diluent), black (makes the atmosphere more gloomy).
- Green. The principle is the same: deep shades – emerald, malachite.
- Blue. Colors with a touch of black (indigo, azure, ultramarine, sapphire) will make a stunning background.
The photo shows the use of precious metal in the loft style
How to use in decoration?
The decision to make golden walls or an apron cannot be called standard, which is why you will have to work hard to find suitable materials. The simplest options for walls: wallpaper, decorative plaster, paint. 4 active walls in the kitchen are too much, one accent wall is enough.
On the ceiling, gold is used more as a decorative element – for example, to create a patina on the stucco or in the form of lamps on the stretch ceiling. The same story with the floor – the only option to add gold is to choose tiles with a suitable pattern or gilded tile decor.
The junction of the walls and the floor along the contour can be decorated with a baseboard – metal and wooden products are available.
The photo shows a gilded boar on the apron
Since the color itself does not suggest using on too large surfaces, consider creating a gold apron in the kitchen. Tile (for example, the boar in the photo), skinali with a print, plaster with a protective layer, glass mosaic are suitable for implementing this idea.
The last decoration option is a window frame. Can’t find a baguette of the right color? Choose a white outline, but with a gold layout.
How does gold look in furniture and appliances?
Still, more often than not, a golden kitchen in an interior is understood as furniture, not decoration: let’s consider the options for use in this area.
Kitchen facades
The problem with gold kitchen units is not even their garishness, but the difficulty of implementing the color: many solutions look beige or yellow. Your task is to find an option that resembles the real material: as if the door was covered with gold leaf (by the way, this is one of the creation methods) – then the furniture will look stylish.
Fittings
Choosing suitable handles is much easier than finding a facade manufacturer. A wide range includes classic brackets, buttons, profiles, sinks, and more modern overhead or mortise models.
In addition to handles, fittings include rails, which can be used to decorate an apron. The main thing is that all the details (loops, hooks, hangers) are from the same group and look the same.
Tables and chairs
Manufacturers of modern dining furniture often make metal table bases, legs for chairs. Metal goes well with a soft seat or a plain (white, black) tabletop.
The dining area in the Empire or Baroque style is more likely to stand out with wooden items with a patina: the latter simply emphasizes the high cost of the solid wood.
In the photo, the bases for the chairs are combined with the handles
Household appliances
You can’t ignore the appliances in a gold kitchen — their concentration is too high. Start with large units: instead of a built-in refrigerator, you can find a gold model. Stylish options are available from Haier, Smeg, LG, Bosch, Ginzzu.
Ovens and microwaves can be completely metal or neutral, decorated with accessories made of warm metal — handles, lambs, thermometers.
A gilded hood, if approached correctly, can become the star of the kitchen: choose a stylish free-standing model and place it on an empty wall above the hob. Such a device is guaranteed to not go unnoticed.
Application options in plumbing
The interior of a golden kitchen requires a thorough approach to the selection of plumbing: since the mixer is an important part of the design, you cannot afford a simple chrome model. Look for either completely in gold or combined with black, white elements.
A golden faucet is installed on a stone or snow-white sink, or a sink of the same color is selected for it: surface-mounted and built-in models can be found upon request.
The photo shows faucets, lamps, fittings, chairs in the same color
Examples in decor, textiles and lighting
Light sources are an easy way to support the chosen accent color in decor. A chandelier over the dining area, built-in ceiling lights, individual sconces — you can find any of the options in gold.
If the room is sunny, don’t forget about curtains: the shade of the precious metal looks best on heavy curtains with folds.
Pictures in gold frames are suitable for decorating the walls near the table, and the apron above the work area can be complemented by rails with gilded utensils. In a sideboard or on open shelves, fully gold or with a suitable decoration tableware is always appropriate: a beautiful tea set, trays, coffee pots.
What styles can it be used in?
A gold-colored kitchen most often means a luxurious design in the Empire style: with facades decorated with carvings and patina, a countertop made of natural wood. The color of metal is actively used in decor, according to the principle of a lot, but in small details.
The kitchen with gold in a modern style is completely different. White or black is usually chosen for the base, and gold can be represented by only one, but very bright detail: for example, a mixer.
Don’t be afraid of gold – if you really like this metal, decorating your kitchen with it is a great idea! The main thing is to know the measure in everything and not to overdo it.
