Orange Isn’t the New Black
Orange isn’t the new black… GOLD is the new EVERYTHING!
About 18 months ago when we started the renovation of our new home (if you speak in IG terms “new home” = #projecthayesdreamhome), I knew I wanted a splash of gold anywhere and everywhere I could have it. Mark on the other hand was a little iffy. Although he could absolutely care less about what I do in our home, can I get a hallelujah?!?, he does have some knowledge of interior design and current trends. Owning a kitchen/bath company for the last thirteen years has kept him more in tune with current styles than the average Joe. He said he could fill a semi-truck with the gold cabinet hardware, lighting, hinges and knobs that they remove from homes on a weekly basis. So let me make myself clear… brass and the “new” gold are two totally different things. More like apples and oranges than peas and carrots. Shiny brass is not in style. Antique gold and champagne bronze on the other hand, are everything.
So once our two second conversation was complete: “babe, I don’t think we should do gold”… “yes, I am doing gold and it’s not the gold you are thinking of, it will look great I promise”… “okay babe whatever you want”, I started ordering gold, gold and more gold. Once I had gone probably double over budget, I decided to halt expenditures for the time being and some purchases took a back seat. One such purchase was a new fireplace screen. I mean, how much difference could a new fireplace screen make anyways?!? Well, I would later find out, a whole lot! Last week I got my new favorite home decor item… a new fireplace screen! So with the help of some of my favorite places… HomeGoods, Anthroplogie, Macy’s Furniture and Joss & Main, my living room is complete!
But first, here’s some I found that I love… (Click image to view/purchase)
Any guesses on which one I chose?
Well first, let’s look at some BEFORE’s…
True Before
Before New Fireplace Screen
After
Are you convinced yet? GOLD is the new black!
Source List
Wood Beaded Chandelier- Horchow, Sectional- Macy’s, Teal Chairs- Joss & Main, Area Rug-Wayfair, Bookcase Wallpaper- Spoonflower, Fringe Throw-Anthropologie, Sunburst Mirror- Wayfair, Topiary- Local Antique Store, Bookshelf Decor- Hobby Lobby, TJMaxx, HomeGoods, etc., Teal Tray- Local Antique Store, White Flowers- HomeGoods, Small Snowflake White Tray- Target, Black/Gold Mirror- Bombay Company, Gold Chevron Poufs- Target, Antique Blue Table- A Sweet Friend, Wall Sconces & Florals- Hobby Lobby, Seahorse Lamps- HomeGoods, Brown Leather Ottoman-Macy’s, Gold Floral Accent Wall Wallpaper- Anthropologie, Mantle Vases- Target, Semi-Circle Wood Hall Table- American Signature Home, Gold Sinuous Metal Sconce-Horchow, Teal Throw- HomeGoods, Yellow Throw- Target, Window Table- Nadeau Buckhead, Green Striped Pillow-Surya, Watercolor Ikat Pillow Fabric (Custom Made)- Candy Kirby Designs, White/Gray Taped Throw Pillow- Target, Black Sofa Table- Nadeau Buckhead, Sofa Table Lamps- Target, Sofa Table Vase- HomeGoods, Fireplace Screen- Horchow
XOXO, Brittany Hayes
Yvonne Cannon says
That is the one I picked as well and it looks amazing in front of your fireplace!!
Brittany Hayes says
Awesome thank you so much!
Jennifer says
I look every week for those AMAZING teal chairs on Joss & Main-I don’t think I will ever find them! Can you please tell me who manufacturers them-I gotta find one!!
meghan says
how did you deal with the TV/Cable cords and boxes??
Brittany Hayes says
Per my husband: He added an outlet on the wall above the mantle, “fished” all of the wires through the wall and into the bottom bookcase where we have all of the boxes. Hope that makes more sense to you than it does to me! LOL!
Nicole says
I wish I had a log burning instead of a gas operated fireplace, just so I could buy a screen. It looks great, Brittany!
Brittany Hayes says
Haha too funny! Well dang that stinks! Definitely worth changing your entire fireplace for LOL!
Kassie says
Hi! Love this makeover!! I am wondering if you can share the paint colors you used? Sorry if you posted them, I didn’t see.
Brittany Hayes says
Of course! Here’s the link… https://addisonswonderland.com/category/my-wall-color/
Roslyn says
Hi Brittany. I love the new update “gold” and all ?. Can you please share more information on the teal chairs. I’ve been looking on Joss & Main like daily and no luck. I’ve been looking for teal chairs for a year now and so far I have only been able to find them in leather. My two couches are leather so I need cloth chairs to break up some of the cold leather look. Thanks!
Chassity Clark says
100% agree love gold accents!! They are my favorite! Your livingroom looks amazing btw!
-chassity
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Melina Addison says
Good uplift
Amy J Scuglik says
What color is on your walls?