How to Decorate a Bedroom With Gold Walls & White Trim

Choose a third hue to complete your color scheme. While the gold walls may dominate the scheme, the white can bring a sense of freshness while a third hue can break up the monotony of the excessive amount of gold. Consider using warm colors such as rust red, chocolate brown or forest green to soften the impact of the gold walls.

Pick up on the white trim by investing in white bedroom furniture. Gold walls can make a room look smaller, but white represents light and airiness. Choose a headboard and frame, dresser, nightstand and other needed furniture for your bedroom that have the same white hue as your trim. For continuity, find pieces that coordinate in both shape and style.

Soften the walls by using plush fabrics and flooring that match your color scheme. For instance, if you chose red as your third color, find bedding that includes both red and gold in the pattern. Allow the white to work as the accent color while using the other two colors to create a relaxing look. Use fabrics with a soft texture such as velvet or corduroy to make your bedroom look inviting.

Limit your use of patterns. Bold colors and multiple patterns can make a room look unorganized and chaotic. Make your bedroom a well-balanced haven by limiting your design to two or three basic patterns that coordinate with each other.

Tie the room together with trendy accents. A pair of gold candlesticks on the dresser, gold hued lamps on the nightstands or a pair of bookends matching the hue of your walls can tie the walls of your bedroom with the rest of the decor. Pick a couple of metallic accents that will add some shine to your bedroom.

Add plenty of lighting. Whether it streams naturally through the windows, glows through tinted light fixtures or shines under a lampshade, use enough light to brighten up the walls. Small fixtures create more shadows and suggest a cozy setting, while brighter, larger lighting opens up a room. Find lighting that matches the room's style and decor.