Gold Leafing – Adding a Touch of Luxury to Home Interiors

What is gold leafing?

It is essentially gold only and has been hammered into thin sheets which are smooth and have no cracks. It is used for gliding and can be found in many varieties of karats. They add that subtle spark to almost any surface, from walls to ceiling to furniture to décor items.

Why use gold leafing?

Using gold is not just about luxury, gold is one of the most sacred metals on earth. It has a reflective surface to bounce light back into a room and adds depth and warmth to the surroundings. Gold has cultural connotations in India, as it defines economic prosperity and security.

• Method: Gold leafing is an intricate art form, which requires patience and precision. The gold is heated by artists and craftsmen to about 1100 degrees and beaten with a hammer to create thin sheets known as gold leaves. These are smooth and not broken in between. These are then, mixed with other metals t give strength and color, and tone for desired results.
  
  
• Innovative ways to add gold leaf to your interiors: We have shortlisted some ideas to help you plan gold leafing in your interiors smartly Table Your tables can run with a simple gold runner, this will not just give some component of geometric gold zing to your interior, but will also increase the life of your table manifold. Columns and Trims Simple lines running across columns and trims in your interior would transform the look into a high-end sophistication. Embellished Wall There are expert craftsmen, who can work with gold leaves on your walls.
  
  

Use them on one or two walls of your room, and see it transform into a classic, without being out of place. While planning interiors, floors are the most neglected part, but gold leafing on floors can readily transform the space into timeless beauty visually and aesthetically. Kitchen knobs and handles The kitchen is a very important part of all Indian households.

Adding luxury components with gold in the kitchen will transform the energy there, which would also reflect in the aura and food prepared there. Gold motifs Gold leafing on interior walls or artifacts gives a mellow tone of luxury to the space.

Even if you are going for minimalistic décor, gold leafing will transform your space into royalty within seconds. Use it on carvings of furniture or vases, or the corners of pillars. There is nothing like too much gold! Gold leafing has an impact on the atmosphere of the room and uplifts the spirits of everyone in it.

Anyone who walks into a room that has used gold leafing will immediately be attentive and elated at the same time. The best part about it is that it goes with almost all color tones and enhances all kinds of visuals.