Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Black & Gold: At Home

I have been completely enamored with the combination of black and gold for quite a while (see here). While it's a palette that could easily veer toward gaudy, especially when used in interiors, it also can be classic and traditional, a bit rock n' roll, whimsical or even just simply done.


L: Nate Berkus. R: Peter Pennoyer Architects.


Mikkel Vang

Although I'd love to see a room with these colors as the predominant scheme, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this combination into your home on a smaller scale.


Left & Right- Horchow.


Lawson-Fenning


L: Modern Dose. R: Painted Porch Antiques.


Pieces


L: VintageModernDesign. R: Haviland.


Pieces


L: f2images. R: Leah Duncan.


The Love Shop



Anthropologie-- clockwise from top left: Here, here, here, and here.

If this palette strikes your fancy too, know there is more black and gold ahead!
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13 comments:

  1. La Maison FouJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Nice pics Courtney;
    I like the wall behind that bed, it looks like a good place to curl up and disappear into! At lest for a short time.
    And those anthropology birds.... nice!
    Leslie

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  2. jenna ♥ a little blueJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    agreed! love the wall ~ and the deed box :)

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  3. BriJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Oh, awesome! We're trying to buy a house and I'm already plotting painting the dining room blackboard color and using lots of gold frames and vintage chandeliers.

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  4. studioJudithJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    My, my ... .
    I've got black on the brain this week.

    Actually trying to think of the best approach for asking my painter / husband to paint the big wall in the living room black.

    Will let you know how it goes.
    These images are great inspiration!

    Jjj

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  5. Piper JacquelynJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    The black and gold you came up with is fabulous! I agree that it can be tough - but it's so classy and classic. Great choices!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    love the black and gold. I can't wait to see what else you have to share. The Anthro plates are GREAT!

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  7. walrus studioJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I've done black and gold in my house too. I like it with pink and black and white. You've found some really fantastic pics. That trunk looking nighstand is so unusual.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 22, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Fabulous! I love that staircase especially!

    Have a wonderful weekend Courtney!

    xo Mary Jo

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  9. UnknownJanuary 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I love this post! I am pretty sure the first pic is from a hotel in Paris, but I don't remember the name. I remember the image from when I was researching hotels for our trip in 2006.

    I think I am in love with that library! I'd love to spend my whole day there!

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  10. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your LIfeJanuary 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Such a gorgeous collection of black and gold... I love that dragonfly image and the knobs!

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  11. CourtneyJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    So... I could make a comment about every photo you've included here but I'll limit it to one:

    That headboard mural is to-die-for. I'm in love with it.

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  12. Connie @ SogniESorrisiJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Black and gold is so chic and elegant.

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