The main element of Farmhouse French style is the contrast between refined and rustic. So you have to have some high end, fancy things in your home to offset the farmhouse things. It’s the mix that makes it work. One of the high end finishes I like to add is gold. Well not real gold, but gold accents.
For example this gesso frame is painted in a gold paint, very pretty.
In my bathroom, I have a gold tray, and a Florentine gold tissue box. Let’s not forget the lamps with gold trim.
This very old (1800’s) mirror has a gold frame.
This shot of my kitchen shows my chandeliers with a gold look and notice the gold paint on my column base.
Below I have another very old painting with a gilt frame and Florentine gold stacking tables.
I added gold leaf to my vanity also.
Here’s another gold Florentine tissue box in gold.
I also have several Florentine trays that are so pretty and usually gold.
Below you can see my French clock that is actually brass. The little glass house has gold accents.
I have so many gold framed mirrors like this vintage one.
Gold frames are one of the easiest ways to add gold to a room.
How about little brass place card holders?
This tall lamp has gold on it.
Yet another gold frame here and brass candlesticks. Yes I’ve included brass in my post today because the color is so close to gold.
Here a close up of that gold paint on the column.
These Limoge containers have gold paint on them.
This new mirror also has gold on it. So, you can find vintage, antique and even new things with gold or brass on them. Try adding some to your room if you haven’t already. I think you will like it.
Love your style and your blog….so inspiring….Casual elegance! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
It all looks so beautiful !
I have yellow in my loving room and gold is my “go to” accent color for frames and other little accessories. I love your inspiration photos. Thanks for sharing.
Best & Bisous,
Michelle from Simply Santa Barbara
Thank you for this! I now have the nerve to add my gold framed botanical prints (that I love) to my guest bedroom!! I’m excited and I hope I can pull it off!
Hi, Anita! I look forward to your Friday Tips every week! I am gleaning a lot of great ideas from your posts and pictures.!
Just hung two gold framed prints in our office. I think gold looks great in small touches.
LOVE the Limoges cannisters!
Beautiful and inspiring as always
Those tissue boxes are the bomb! And with the allergens, I need one in every room. Thanks for the new addiction. Guess I’ll be “busy” on eBay today. Heavy sigh.
Anita- where do you find your frames? Love them!
Love the touches of gold .are they hard to paint and what do you use!
I love your style! It very much mirrors mine. Keep the great ideas coming!
Thanks for the reminder about gold leaf! I have a few things that could use a touch of it!
Thank for the tips…A Bit of French…Always Fun!
Your posts are always so inspiring!!! ~~ and possible!!~~ Thanks!
Amazing style tips. Thanks.
I love everything about your home. Beautiful!
Your blog is one of my favorites. I’ve noticed that bronze and gold are coming back. I’m going to be keeping my eyes open.
I love how you’ve mixed all the gold accent pieces with other mediums and textures. I even have the tissue box featured in your photo and my mother has the gold leaf stacking tables as well!
Your ideas are wonderful.
Oh Charlene, I love that tissue box.
I also have a very small chest with drawers that matches the tissue box. These are from my childhood that went off to college and marriage with me from my mother. A pleasant reminder all those years ago.
Why awaiting moderation?
Sorry Charlene, I’m at a conference, and was not able to work on the comments.
I understand and just didn’t know what awaiting moderation meant, thank you.
I love this post…so very many beautiful pieces that you have touched with the richness of gold! Thank you so much.
Victoria Silva
Your blog is always fun and upbeat. Where there is a will there is a way to duplicate many of your tips.
It has been so darn hot and humid here in Maine. It hasn’t always been like this here. I have to admit the heat has made me a bit lazy. Oh well, it is summer after all.
Nancy
Thank you for the tid bits! I find them VERY useful!!
I love your Friday tips and the touches of gold are beautiful. Always inspiring, Anita! Happy weekend ~
I love all the gold accents. Touches of gold bring warmth to a room. You seem to do that in your decorating without weighing a room down. I really love your kitchen! Beautiful!!
Thanks Teresa. I think if you don’t add too much it works.
I enjoy these tips each Friday! Thank you!
Vida, I’m so glad to hear that. I really enjoy putting them together.
Thanks for the tips! I love your blog!
Thanks Karen.
Thanks for the style tips. I always enjoy your blog.
Thanks Kim.
I enjoy your posts so much, your home is beautiful! And I love your French styling tips! I’ve always liked adding a touch of gold in my home and I’m so glad to see it becoming popular once again! I saved a stash of brass candlesticks from long ago and will be using them again!
Have a lovely evening!
Thanks LaDonna, you are so kind.
Love all your gold touches. So glad I did not get rid of all my brass pieces. Your post gave me inspiration to add this metallic back into my decor! Thank you!
Yay Gina!!
I love the chairs in your kitchen …I even ran out and got a copy of Country French so I could see it up close.. Lovely home and blog
Thank you so much Edy!!
I would love to know your secret to finding such beautiful items!
Knowing where to shop Debbie!
I just love your kitchen. I questioned you on Instagram as to where you got the architectural piece above your stove. You graciously replied and I have been on the lookout for something similar that won’t break the bank. Also, thanks for the tips about adding some gold. I’ll have to start doing that. I enjoy reading all of your posts!
Patti, that was my pleasure.
Love the gold touches. Says sophistication while keeping it warm and homey. Thanks for sharing.
Agreed Lollie.
I am a new reader to your blog. I am switching my home over to the Farmhouse French look and I look forward to reading your posts and seeing your photos. Thank you for treating all of us to such inspiring and beautiful posts.
Thank you so much Terri.
What a pretty way to use gold tones. I thought of gold in decorating as being showy and garish, but the way you have used it here is lovely. We have been decorating our new home for 9 years now. I am at the point where I have many pieces I truly love, but I am nowhere near bringing it all together. Thanks so much for your beutiful inspirations. Your piece about Evie warmed my heart as I have two teenage daughters (Eva and Alivia)
Thanks Kim. Glad to hear about your sweet girls Eva and Alivia.
I really like the little touches of gold you use, I am going to look for some frames to do it as well. BTW, I received the little cow prints and I love them.
You make it look so easy! The way you combine elegance and simplicity is stunning.
Hi, I love your blog – and all those tips and sharing. Even though I live in the New Zealand, your style fits in here. I guess French Country with a bit of gold itranslates to fabulous anywhere
Regards,
Oh that’s wonderful Pauline. I’m so happy you left a comment.
i love touches of gold as well. these are all fabulous. xo- maryjo
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I absolutely love all the gold accents in your house! I am doing the same in mine. It makes everything feel so luxurious and beautiful! Your kitchen is so gorgeous!!
I love this tip, a few high end items are needed to achieve the best French Farmhouse style. To often you find farmhouse/country style immersed in everything rustic which (to me anyway) simply looks old without ambiance.
I love the gold accents. Beautiful photos, beautiful tips!
I love your the gold on your items. I have two pictures with BRIGHT gold frames carved frames. They are too bright for the room. Do you have any ideas how to tone down the brightness of them?
I also love gold touches and have frames, lamps and Tables. Now adding some brass! Thanks Anita
I love the French brass wall clock. I am a clock person. I have three that sit on a book case. Enjoy your site.
your style is my dream. I love your blog and get so much inspiration from you. I’ll be antique and vintage shopping this weekend and with any luck I’ll come up with a treasure I can add to my home. Have a great weekend.
Oh you are so sweet Carole. I hope you find something amazing!
Alway love looking at your site everything is alwasys so beautiful , and so many ideas …..thanks
It was a difficult read as Lil Critter ads popped up on every picture and I had to click it off to view. I know you need ads to pay for the blog and I accept that but these were annoying and blocking your lovely photos. Just thought you would like to know.
I just finished spray painting a bronze drapery rod in gold. I love it! It’s a soft satin color. I got away from gold when bronze was big but I’m veering back again.
Love love love your kitchen! I’m in the middle of remodeling. Can you tell me where you purchased your chandeliers.
Thanks so much.
Those are from build.com Brenda. I wish I could remember the brand, but I can’t.