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Glamorous Living Room Designs With Gold Accents

October 24, 2019

Gold Accents – While copper and rose gold were flashy and fun in the age of millennial pink, nowadays it isn’t as sought-after as one may believe. Gold Accents never got out of style and this year are used on the most on-trend furnishings and accessories giving them an unrivalled sense of opulence. As a matter of fact, gold is becoming one of the most sought-after accents in the industry simply because it looks in each and every room of the home! Today, the Best Design Books will explore shiny design moodboards that give inspirations on how one can introduce gold accents in your living room: ANGRA SIDEBOARD Bold yet elegant black and gold sideboard. The sharped body is fully covered in black high gloss, and it gently lies in an unexpected curved golden base conceived from hammered polished brass, inspired by the cliffs of the historical city of Angra do Heroismo in Azores island, Portugal. ROBIN MIRROR From the legend born in the depths of Sherwood Forest, ROBIN Mirror embodies the strength and character of noble ages, giving them a modern approach. By honoring the history of one of the best archers in English literature, this exquisite piece was given a strong visual…

Learn the Best Ways to Introduce Gold Finishes Into Your Home Decor

February 27, 2019

While copper and rose gold were flashy and fun in the age of millennial pink, nowadays it isn’t as sought-after as one may believe. Gold finishes never got out of style and this year are used on the most on-trend furnishings and accessories giving them an unrivalled sense of opulence. As a matter of fact, gold is becoming one of the most sought-after accents in the industry simply because it looks in each and every room of the home! Today, the Best Design Books blog will explore a shiny design moodboards that gives inspirations on how one can introduce gold finishes not only in their home decor but also their furnishings. Gold is extremely versatile when it comes to interior design as it combines with pretty much everything, from other textures and materials to colours and types of furnishings. Often associated with neoclassic, Art Deco, mid-century modern or more extravagant interiors, it is easy to make a sophisticated space with hints of bohemianism and solemnity. This trend shows no signs of slowing down because it provides a glamorous touch to any interior space. It can be used in every type of home element, from chandeliers…

Add a Zen Yet Timeless Touch to Your Interiors by Using Neutral Colors

February 14, 2019

Over the past weeks, the Best Design Books blog has displayed a comprehensive range of design moodboards all focused on a particular theme. Today, we return to color trends with neutral colors. These sublime shades are often regarded as the great colors that do not oversaturate a space and actually complement really well other colors. There are endless possibilities to create a marvelous interior design using neutral tones, so now, take a look at a series of contemporary interiors that feature neutral tones as the main star! In the context of interior design, neutral means without color. Neutrals such as beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray and shades of white appear to be without color, but in many applications these hues often have undertones. Be aware of these underlying tones as you match colors or choose paint. For example, beige might have an undertone of pink, tan or gold. White might be slightly ivory, yellow, bluish or peachy. Neutrals can be used in decor in two basic ways — either as a soft, neutral only, quiet look or as background colors for dramatic accents. If you prefer an all-neutral division, the best way to have a…