Go Bold Go Gold

Dress up your home with the sheen and shine of gold.

- Swati Singh

From fashion to home decor, a touch of gold always creates a statement. Gold accents are a hot trend now and your home interiors should have a hint of this. According to Nupur Gupta, Director of Alchemy, gold is the new red. “Gold has been traditionally used as an accent in home decor for the past many years. It could be a gold vase or a cushion. But in the last couple of years, it has been used more liberally. Change in trends and experimenting in new ways have always fascinated designers and stylists around the world,” she says. Anupama Dalmia, Co-director of Alchemy says, “Gold has been used by humans for thousands of years and somehow, we are emotionally and psychologically drawn to it. It was, is and will always remain precious. Its relevance lies maybe in the mystery of its appeal. It embodies something ephemeral and incandescent and it is these qualities which make it eternal.” “Colours affect our moods, thoughts and actions. Each colour has a relationship with their counterparts. Warm, cool and neutral colours all exist harmoniously but they need to be monitored,” Nupur explains. Anupama elaborates on using gold in personal spaces, “Gold can be used as a major accent, not hiding in a corner, but