Style Spotlight: The New Gold

Gold is back in a big way, but with a much softer look. Add some sunshine to the room again with warm yellows and updated, light-tone brass. For years, the trending styles in home design have been in the silver spectrum. The cool, sleek addition of stainless steel could virtually disappear in any motif, offering accents to the room with a stylishly designed fixture. The versatility of chrome and stainless is legend, but now there’s a new finish on the block.

Soft gold is similar to the yellow-red tone of brass, with a brighter, bolder, and more cheerful shade. The return of the warm tone finish has been a long time coming. It was helped along by the recent popularity of black matte finish styles, which offers a very modern look, from faucets to appliances. The contrast created by the unique color adds extra pop. Pair a dark finish kitchen with new soft gold faucets to elevate your accents with an elegant flare. Look for soft gold home accents, lighting pieces, and faucets listed under shades like rose gold, French or Luxe gold, brass tones, or yellows to find products that match or complement your new favorite fixtures in this sunny finish.

Kitchen

The natural glow of soft gold subtly brightens up the room. The matte color shines without being so bright that it detracts from the lines of the design. It offers an indulgent, luxurious aesthetic to something practical and functional, like the bathroom faucet. The piece becomes a subtle statement, striking a welcoming and inviting mood with just the right touch of class. Gold is a rare find in the average home, so it should stand out when chosen.

Bathroom

The best part, of course, is that adding the brush of gold accent to your current room decor can work well with your home’s existing color palette. From the kitchen faucet, to the hand towels and storage tins, the different colors can complement each other when used correctly. Yes, you can even mix metals in interior design. Cool tones can blend with warm tones to provide balance. Try soft gold with another brushed finish. Keep the contrast between accessories and fixtures light, so things don’t look cluttered.

The soft look of gold fixtures can offset the vibrant reflection of chrome. A metallic palette can be used to harmonize the look of a room, just make sure you maintain a consistent feature throughout, such as the finish style. Find ways to blend brushed with brushed, matte or oiled to matte, or shine to shine, by mixing them with distinct shades.

The care for these satin finishes is the same as other metals, wipe them clean with a gentle soap and a little water. When it comes to door hardware or other surfaces that are frequently used, brushed finishes maintain their shine. Soft gold can mask fingerprints and water spots between cleanings. No more mirrored-surface mess on the faucets or the front door.

You’ll find soft gold accenting everything from the kitchen faucet, to cupboard door handles, to lamps and pendants. A warm gold faucet offers a strong contrast to the cool, openness of a kitchen with matte black appliances and countertops. It adds rich depth to the pristine white bathroom sink. A soft gold chandelier over the kitchen table serves as a centerpiece all on its own, all year round. Whether traditional design or something more modern, the soft gold finish presents a new, fresh look to any room.