Gold wallpaper in the interior: 60 selected photos and ideas

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, the color gold is always associated with the luxury and elegance of palace halls. If there is an excess of gold, the interior may lose the atmosphere of sophistication, so you need to combine wallpaper with neutral curtains and upholstery.

Most often, gold walls can be found in classical interiors (Baroque, Rococo), but gold-colored wallpaper is also used to decorate rooms in a modern style.

Types of wallpaper and their properties

There are the following types of gold wallpaper for finishing residential premises:

Paper	Eco-friendly, breathable, and available in a wide selection. They fade quickly, absorb odors, and do not hide uneven walls. There are single-layer and double-layer with embossing and relief. Suitable for living room, bedroom and nursery.
Non-woven	They allow air to pass through, have a dense base, can hide wall defects, and are widely represented on the finishing materials market. Suitable for all rooms except kitchen and bathroom.
Vinyl	Due to the durable PVC layer, they can imitate stone and wood. Resistant to moisture and sunlight. They come on paper or non-woven base. Poor breathability and some types of foam vinyl may contain chemical additives. Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.
Liquid	They hide all the unevenness of the walls, do not have harmful impurities, and consist of threads, cellulose, glitter and dry glue. There are smooth and embossed. They are applied like plaster and allow air to pass through.
For painting	There are vinyl, non-woven and paper. They are a white canvas with prints, patterns or bas-reliefs. Such wallpaper can be repainted several times without harming the walls.
Textile	They have a paper or non-woven base with a top covering of fabric fibers. Among the minuses, it is necessary to note the difficulty of cleaning from dust and the soiling of the material.

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

Design and texture

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

Wallpaper with patterns can visually change the perception of space. For example, vertical stripes lengthen a low room, while horizontal stripes make it wider.

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

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

Floral patterns are preferable for a bedroom with a light and romantic atmosphere.

The photo shows an example of a golden floral pattern on the wallpaper in the dining room. This 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 a contrasting color or a similar shade.

A unique accent can be created using 3D wallpaper in the nursery, kitchen or bedroom. It is important that the wall to be pasted is level, there are no shelves or sconces on it. Backdrop wallpaper can be thematic, or simply create a volume effect.

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

Curtains in the interior of rooms

When selecting curtains, you need to take into account several features: the purpose and style of the room, the method of attachment to the cornice, the appearance, texture of the fabric, decorative elements, additional colors in the design. At first glance it seems complicated, but it is not. If you look into it, it becomes clear that it is quite simple.

Public places

Gold curtains are actively used to decorate banquet halls, cafes, wedding salons, and restaurants. Such popularity is due to the fact that they easily bring solemnity to the interior and create a festive atmosphere. But sometimes you can find them in offices, although then you definitely need to dilute them with neutral tones (white, gray, beige, blue).

With their visual richness, they fit well into any style, no matter whether it’s empire or high-tech, they enhance lighting, increase space and give warmth, comfort, and lift your spirits. Especially in the cold gray seasons.

Hall

This part is very important, as it is where the whole family gathers to spend leisure time together, welcome guests and celebrate holidays. Therefore, due attention should be paid to the design of windows. But you need to take into account the height of the ceilings and the size of the room in advance. In a small space, heavy gold curtains with large drapery in the hall are inappropriate. Visually they eat up space. In the hall, muslin, a light veil, and satin are suitable. And for shading you can use blinds or roller blinds.

Large rooms have more room for imagination. It’s easy to emphasize grandeur thanks to golden curtains made of jacquard, brocade or velvet, complemented by unobtrusive light tulle. And if you need to hide a nondescript cornice, you can use a lambrequin.

Living room

Golden curtains for the living room create a solemn atmosphere in it. It harmonizes not only in the classical style, but also in the modern one. You can diversify with a small lambrequin, contrasting inserts, interesting edging and tiebacks. And if you use heavy double-sided fabric, then selecting the curtain with magnets, the gold will be unobtrusively visible without overloading the interior.

Kitchen

For this part of the room, the design of the window opening is selected primarily based on its practical purposes. They should be washed often, they should not create a fire hazard, but at the same time be beautiful. Therefore, it is recommended to hang short roller blinds, Roman blinds, in the kitchen. Simplicity can be removed by using soft lighting or adding a lambrequin, an originally designed cornice, or choosing a fabric with small stones that will playfully shimmer in the sun.

Bedroom

Since sleeping areas should soothe and induce sleep, designers advise using light flowing fabrics, but decorating them with fringe, ribbons, and ruffles. A French curtain or eyelet curtain fits perfectly here. When using a golden curtain in the bedroom, it should be diluted with light pastel colors.

Children's

When designing children's rooms, attention is paid to maintaining the maximum amount of natural light. Therefore, light fabrics are used (tulle, organza, silk, etc.). But additional protection from bright light is required. For this purpose, thick curtains and blinds are used. Gold curtains add luxury to any interior, and in combination with shades of pink, green and blue you can achieve originality and uniqueness.

Which style to choose?

When choosing wallpaper, it is important to maintain unity of style in the design of 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 embossed borders, moldings and decorative items.

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

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

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

Art Deco is characterized by luxury, an abundance of gold, glass and geometric patterns. This style is suitable for a spacious living room or kitchen, since there should be a lot of decorative interior items.

Choosing a color palette for curtains

Before purchasing curtains, you need to carefully study which curtains will suit the yellow wallpaper. Most often, designers recommend using the following combinations:

green and all its shades;
blue of different tones;
pink;
brown;
red;
orange;
black;
white;
all shades of purple.

For sunny walls, you can choose a delicate light green one. An excellent choice would be curtains with a pattern made in green tones on a milky or white background. If you plan to use double curtains, then it is advisable to choose transparent fabrics from a plain material, and dense ones can be with ornaments. For a small room, it is recommended to use small patterns.

When choosing the shade of curtains, you should look at the tone of the wallpaper. If they are made in a warm color palette, then the curtains should be hung in a soft tone. Light green, cucumber and herbaceous shades will look great. Cool colors will be a harmonious complement to lemon walls. Marine or aquamarine - just right.

Blue complements yellow perfectly. The sky and sun are always pleasing to the eye. There are no restrictions here, so you can choose your favorite shade of blue for any shade of yellow. Dark and deep cobalt tones will highlight the cheerfulness of the walls. will give the room weightlessness and airiness. Light yellow wallpaper will highlight velvet blue curtains or the colors of the summer sky. If the choice fell on patterned fabric, then the background should be white, blue, beige and pale yellow.

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Pink curtains will be suitable for a children's room. They will appeal to both small children and teenagers. Although striped curtains, which combine all sorts of pink shades, can even decorate a living room. The colors of mallow, powder and carmine will harmoniously complement the bright yellow wallpaper.

They look good in both monochrome and multi-colored versions. Floral ornaments will allow you to focus attention on bright walls. Any choice of shade is allowed. Both chocolate and light coffee tones go well with the yellow coating. Examples at .

If the yellow room is a living room, office, dining room or bedroom, then you can hang red or orange curtains in it. Here it should be taken into account that such a room should be large enough, because the combination of yellow walls and red curtains in narrow walls makes an oppressive impression. But the happy owners of a spacious house or apartment with high ceilings can easily afford curtains in bright orange or rich red tones. Drawings are also suitable. You can choose a fabric with gold patterns on a dark red background or with scarlet monograms on a calmer base.

There are few extravagant people who would dare to choose black curtains. But using patterns in the shade of the night sky on canvases is quite acceptable and even encouraged. A dark ornament will add contrast to the interior.

White always expands space and gives freshness. For yellow wallpaper, it is better to choose a material of a milky or slightly beige shade with a pattern. White curtains with yellow patterns will also look elegant.

All shades of purple go with the sun. It can be lilac, purple, eggplant. For a large room, light lilac curtains with dark purple patterns are perfect.

Tips for choosing curtains

Properly selected curtains, which are combined with wallpaper, furniture and other textiles, create an overall complete picture of the interior.

There are several options for selecting curtains, for example:

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

Combination options

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

Gold goes well with white and beige colors, all shades of brown. This combination is typical for classics.

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

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

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 gold ornaments will emphasize the nobility and tranquility of the home.

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

For gold color, gray acts as a good background in any shade. Suitable for a bright bedroom or kitchen.

You need to be careful when combining gold with yellow, black and silver, since yellow is very similar to gold, silver does not go well with gold, and black, if there is a lack of lighting and space, can create melancholy.

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

How do combinations with yellow affect a person?

When choosing curtains, you need to consider not only what color of curtains will go with yellow wallpaper, but also study the influence of a particular combination on the psyche:

Yellow and red stimulate the nervous system. This option is best used in rooms where people are not constantly present. This could be the living room or dining room. This combination is well suited for an office, because there a person needs intellectual activity. This option should not be used for children.
Yellow and green bring peace. This combination promotes relaxation. It will be a good option for a children's room or bedroom.
Yellow and blue bring positive emotions, but slightly depress the nervous system and reduce appetite. The combination predisposes to relaxation and emotional conversation. Ideal for the living room.
Yellow and white gives coolness, space and freedom. Here it is very important to correctly place accents so that the interior does not look boring.
Yellow and brown is a classic. This combination is good for a dining room or bedroom. It will allow you to find peace and balance.
Yellow and purple are reminiscent of spring. This color combination allows you to focus and gain self-esteem. Recommended for use in the bedroom, living room, office.

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Combination with furniture, floor and ceiling

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

For gold wallpaper with brown patterns, furniture that matches the pattern is suitable.
Light furniture will suit dark gold walls.
The ceiling and floor should be the same color, or it could be a dark laminate and a white ceiling.
There is no need to make the walls and ceiling the same color in a small room.

Wallpaper in the interior of rooms

It is important not to overload the room with gold if it is not intended to do so.

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

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

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

Pastel colors of blue, green with light gold ornaments or an accent wall made of textile wallpaper are suitable for the bedroom.

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

The children's bedroom will be decorated with walls with gold stars. It is best to choose paper wallpaper that will not harm the baby.

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 to remove 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.

The gold color is suitable for the interior of any room, provided that there is a balance between the colors. It comes in different shades, so everyone will find their own option.

Application in the interior

Wallpaper made in gold tones can be used in any room. Wherever they appear, a sunny spring atmosphere and comfort reign.

Living room

This room is intended for friendly gatherings, receiving guests, and holding festive events. Gold wallpaper in the living room will be especially appropriate, as it creates a solemn aristocratic atmosphere. The selection of furniture should be carried out according to your own taste preferences. Objects painted in pastel, milky, and beige shades will bring sophistication and lightness. Brown, coffee, black tones, on the contrary, add severity to the interior.

Gold wallpaper in the kitchen

Gilding on lamps and textiles will help highlight the color of the walls in the hall. Golden curtains or pillows will be a harmonious addition.

When decorating a living room, the preferred styles are classic and modern. Antique stylization looks impressive against the background of golden shades located around the entire perimeter of the room. Modern interiors involve creating a bright accent on only one of the walls.

Bedroom

To make the sleeping room feel mysterious and chic, it is worth gluing the walls with golden wallpaper. This color makes the room modern and cozy; it transports a person to a different era, filled with elegance and luxury.

Gold wallpaper for the bedroom is often purchased to decorate the sleeping area. Traditional ornaments and floral patterns with a pronounced texture are popular. To make the room brighter, golden shades are placed throughout the perimeter. Gold is often used in children's bedrooms to fully zone the space.

The right selection of shades and patterns will make any room attractive. Wallpaper looks organically in classic interiors, as well as in Provence, Art Deco, and Baroque styles. Designers recommend using light colors and striped wallpaper in bedrooms.

Kitchen

Glossy canvases are not the best solution for the kitchen space. If you want to add shine to the room, use matte wallpaper, which will give the room depth and volume.

Gold trim in kitchens is quite rare. It creates an aristocratic festive atmosphere. When creating an interior, it is important to follow several rules:

the use of monochrome and patterned fabrics is acceptable;
furniture can be aged or modern, any shape is acceptable;
You should not use dark headsets.

Hallway

The entrance to the room is of great importance, since it is seen by everyone who crosses the threshold of the home. It is by the appearance of the hallway that the visitor will judge the taste and preferences of the owner of the house.

To visually expand the space, you need to use white and gold wallpaper. Pleasant colors attract attention and create good accents.

Bathroom

It is worth noting that this color is used very rarely in the bathroom. Golden shades can make a room sophisticated and stylish. The only thing to remember is that they do not look very attractive in spacious rooms.

To create a spectacular interior, you need to add gilding to the plumbing, then the room will sparkle with all its colors.

Paper sheets should not be used in rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom and hallway. It is better to give preference to vinyl wallpaper, which has increased resistance to moisture and mechanical stress.

Wallpaper with a gold pattern is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to make their home original, attractive and stylish. Color gives each room nobility and aristocracy. Depending on the chosen style, monochrome or patterned wallpapers are used.