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DESIGN 101
Go for the Gold With a Black and Gold Living Room
If you’re looking for a way to update your living room, consider the forever chic combination of bold blacks and glittery golds. A black and gold living room combines timeless elements with any aesthetic for a space you and your guests are sure to love.
Why Choose Black and Gold Decor?
If you’re looking for enduring pieces and colors, black and gold is an excellent choice. Black is a good, neutral color that will pair with almost anything. This makes it easy to incorporate it into existing decor for a more subtle or gradual change.
Gold, on the other hand, adds a touch of warmth and glamour. Gold accents create a subtle sense of luxury, while large gold items make a bold statement that can become a perfect centerpiece of any decor.
Because black and gold aren’t confined to any single aesthetic, you aren’t limited by style, patterns, or even time. The pieces that look beautiful today can still be stylish years from now, even if your aesthetic completely changes.
High-quality black and gold pieces can even become heirlooms if you care for them well.
How to Incorporate Black and Gold Into Your Living Room
If you’re considering adding some black and gold to your living room, start by thinking about where you’d like to include it. Do you want to swap out your major furniture for some bold black and gold pieces? Or add a subtle touch of each in your accent pieces? Or would you rather wrap yourself in luxury with black and gold walls or floors?
Major furniture pieces
Black and gold furniture pieces can be very eye-catching. Consider swapping your sofa for an all-black one with gold legs, or some gold armchairs with black seat cushions. Invest in a gold glass-top coffee table or a black ottoman.
You could even get a black sideboard or chest of drawers with shiny, gold hardware for extra storage with a touch of glam. Even one black and gold furniture item can become a bold conversation piece in any room.
Accents and decor
Accent pieces and decor items are an easy place to start incorporating black and gold into your decor. You can do a full makeover of all your decor at once, or bring in a few pieces at a time for a more gradual shift.
Pieces such as wall art or decorative mirrors are a great place to start. Or you could swap your lamps or light fixtures for ones with a little extra gold sparkle.
If you like having fresh flowers in your decor, you could place them in a gold vase. You can also pop some gold candle holders or a decorative bowl on top of a sleek, black coffee table.
Wall colors
Though some designers might warn you away from black walls, they can absolutely be done. You just have to balance them with the right accents.
However, you can also incorporate black and gold into your wall colors more subtly. A chic patterned wallpaper can incorporate one or both colors alongside something more neutral to balance them. Or you can choose one wall as an accent wall to contrast the rest of the room.
Rugs and textiles
Don’t forget the fabrics. The right color rug, such as a plush black rug with some gold accents, can really round out any black and gold room. Gold throw pillows or blankets can also jazz up your sofa. Some ornate gold curtains can add a splash of class to your windows.
Black and Gold Living Room Ideas
There are plenty of ways to decorate a living room using black and gold. These accents lend themselves to a variety of aesthetics ranging from glitz and glamour, sharp mid-century style, to subtle naturals.
Glam style
Black and gold have long been associated with Hollywood glitz and glam style. Picture black tie events with lots of sparkle. Black and gold decor in your living room can bring that glitz home.
To get this style aim for gilded accents with ornate designs. Add in some black and white wall art or even some film stills for a look right off the silver screen.
Art deco mid-century
Art deco is all about big, bold, and beautiful. Don’t be afraid to go for eye-catching pieces such as an all-black sofa topped with bright, gold throw pillows and blankets, or a stunning piece of abstract wall art.
Add that mid century modern touch by accenting with sharp lines and pieces that combine form and function. Don’t forget the rule of three — group decor items in threes to make even the most unique items look balanced and intentional. Alternate heights to make your setup is even more balanced.
Subdued and natural
Just because black and gold can be bold and glamorous, doesn’t mean it has to be. Both colors also lend themselves to a more subdued, natural palette. Incorporate earth tones such as beige, browns, or even a heathery green to balance out the bold black and blend in subtle gold accents.
This is a great way to add a touch of luxury to an aesthetic such as modern farmhouse, cottagecore, or bohemian. Throw in some potted plants or botanical prints, and you’ve got a cozy, natural-feeling space.
Living the High Life in a Black and Gold Living Room
Adding black and gold elements to your living room adds a touch of class, whether you’re just popping in some subtle accents or going for gold with a full room makeover. No matter what aesthetic you’re into, black and gold have the versatility to fit right in. Try adding some black and gold to your next living room upgrade.