In this post: Want to try a new home style without commiting to it? Check out how I played with a glam decor look by adding gold and pink room decor to one of our spaces.⇒
Did I ever tell you about the time I lost my mind and bought a turquoise armoire?
Not a pale dusty greyed-over blue, mind you. No, this was straight out of the crayon box full-on bright turquoise.
And did I mention the Aztec motifs it had painted in bright coral? Apparently this was part of my Southwestern phase. Well, more accurately, it was the entirety of my ‘blink-and-you-missed-it’ Southwestern phase.
It was a very expensive mistake I lived with for a long time. At first I tried to decorate with it. And then I tried to decorate around it. Later, I tried to ignore it, which was rather impossible when you’re talking about a huge turquoise armoire. Ultimately, I painted it and eventually relegated it to the basement.
What on earth was I thinking?
How to Try Out a New Home Style
In case it’s not obvious, this is not the way to try out a new home style.
But what happens when we discover a style that completely romances us? Do we stay away because it’s a passing trend? Or do we indulge our infatuation for the sake of having fun?
I say indulge away, but do it on a smaller scale. Much like with fashion, the best way to enjoy trends, or design styles that you’re experimenting with, is to find inexpensive options and go deep on decorative accessories.
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of French Country style, but I also enjoy playing with both farmhouse and modern glam. One leans more to the rustic side while the other speaks to my bling-y feminine self.
Today I’m playing with gold and pink room decor that’s at the heart of my current crush on updated glam decor. You can see how I added a refreshing spark to my living room with very simple and inexpensive items from the Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart line.
*This post was sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart, but all opinions and product-love are purely my own.
The best part of decorating with home accessories is that you can change a room’s look in no time. I styled this look in under 20 minutes, as part of our blogging series, ’20 Minute Decorating’. Be sure to enjoy the other bloggers’ posts at the bottom of this one.
Following are 5 categories you can concentrate on when looking to try out a new home style without a major commitment, whether it be glam decor like mine, or any other attitude or concept.
Pillows and Throws
Easily the fastest way to infuse a room with a new look, adding tossed pillows and throw blankets can introduce color, pattern and texture into a space. For my glam living room I decided to play up the subtle pinks that were already there with a mix of pillows that mirror the dusty pink from the aubusson rug. A jaunty buffalo check plays off the mauve slub end pillows, which in turn flank the cream button pillow. Unabashedly feminine, pink room decor doesn’t have to be sugary sweet. A cream sweater knit throw blanket drapes seductively over a side chair in the adjacent corner.
Quirky Decorative Piece
Pulling in one quirky decorative piece that’s purely for fun gives a room real personality. I used the gold and white ceramic pineapple as such a piece, placing it under the cloche for an extra note of drama. It serves no functional purpose yet anchors the room firmly in the glam style, and feels decidedly modern as a foil to my vintage pieces.
Picture Frames
Picture frames, too, can add a defining tone to a room, from buttoned-up and traditional, to playful and flirty. For my glammed up space I selected pretty metallics and the golds pair nicely with the pink room decor. I love to mix metals in all of my spaces, and here you will find a liberal blend of coppers and golds. Family photos bring personalization to your home, and the frames they sit in should be equally well-chosen.
Tabletop Decor
I enjoy using tabletop pieces to enhance my spaces and you’ll find several of them here, even though they are far from the table. The foundational piece is a warm copper tray, corralling an assortment of items that hint at entertaining in style. The white marble coasters have a lovely glam vibe, as do the gold honeycomb stemless goblets that are resting nearby. Pop open a bottle of wine and the party is set to begin!
Candles and Holders
When it comes to setting a mood, nothing comes close to candlelight and the varied selection here includes tea lights, a wax warmer and a lacy candle sleeve holding a faux flickering candle. I can’t get enough of these deceptive little candles, as I think they’re exceptionally clever, being safer than real and so much easier to maintain.
As long as your furniture pieces are neutral and classic, there’s quite a lot you can easily change to make things look remarkably different.
And adding bits of pink and gold for a glam decor effect is a whole lot smarter than spending thousands of dollars on a turquoise armoire that you can’t stand looking at after a mere few weeks!
Glam Decor Home Style Resource List
To get the look, click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options.
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Please be sure to visit all of the other posts for today’s “20 Minute Decorating”:
Shabbyfufu | Unique Ways to Display Flowers
StoneGable | Easy Ceramic Tile Tray DIY
Thistlewood Farms | 10 Things You Already Have You Can use to Decorate for Fall
French Country Cottage | 5 Easy Room Updates in 5 Minutes
On Sutton Place | Sunflower Season: An Easy Arrangement
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I love what you’ve done with the accessories in order to make the pink and gold decor shine – but in my opinion, the rug is THE major leader in this pink/gold experiment and for most followers, changing the rug is not something we could afford to do to create this lovely decor.
You’ve done it beautifully in your home – thank you for your post.
Thank you, Pat! The idea I’m trying to bring across is how to work with what you already have in *your* home and play with accessories to bring out one new decor style or other. The aubusson rug in my home would normally be paired with more sedate old world items, but if I want a trendier look, I can “throw it” with glam accessories. To be honest, this is easier to do when all of your decor is more neutral, but I already have the rug, so I had no choice… 😉 In someone else’s home they might be working around a different type of piece, like a print sofa or a Persian rug, but the idea is the same.
All of these accessories are so beautiful…I would have never guessed they were from Wal-Mart. What a great and inexpensive way to have a little fun in your home decor. Guess I’ll have to give Wal-Mart another look.
It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it? I just love what these big box stores are doing, bringing great style at affordable prices… 🙂
Great tips! I love all the glamour! You are amazing friend!
karianne
What better person to appreciate the glamour than the fabulous KariAnne! Thanks, friend!!
the accessories look great, they make the room look softer. Really like what you did.
Thank you, Diane! I like having a wardrobe of things that are easy to change so I can move them around as the mood strikes… 🙂
Absolutely love your glam! That is how I have decorated my pink spaces and I love it. I have been trying to find an Aubusson rug like yours and cannot find anything any where like it. Any suggestions?
Absolutely love your glam pieces, that is how I have decorated my pink and white home. I have not had any luck finding a rug similar to yours though, I have tried your suggestions but nothing will come up. And I have been looking for a while now. I would appreciate any suggestions you have as I am very determined to buy one!
I was looking earlier after the other woman’s comment. Is it more important to you that it’s an aubusson, or that it has the pink coloration? I saw some pretty inexpensive one which great pink color, but they were not aubusson or needlepoint. They were more like Persian rugs.
Oh it can be made out of anything! I just love the hot pink in it and the lovely antique style. If you can send me a link to something that would be fantastic. I have looked on the Internet for ages.
Here are some options to get you started. Only one is a real aubusson and you’ll be able to tell that by price. But it’s stunning… 😉
https://rstyle.me/+vmG46UoGq023vejkgQWbIw
https://rstyle.me/+kLfUDpQJMMKbEWCrc03Orw
https://rstyle.me/+eH6Lz-RsAO8xiiPimWlRKw
https://rstyle.me/+-9aClQUyIR-GjIxoMgmMvw
https://rstyle.me/+L5arhyIsaKO0zhlWAo66RQ
https://rstyle.me/+_WEQRdVKpAtcGGPlAKdXAw
Well you KNOW that I love pink. Will have to give Walmart another look!
Ha! Yes, we pink girls must stick together!!
Look beautiful!! Years ago, pink amd gold were part of the renewal of Victorian style..
Hugs
Deb
So true! I’m a pink girl through and through… 😉
Your room is so pretty! I love the pink and neutral – so classy!! 💗
Thanks for the kind words!!
So very pretty! I do like the way you toned down the traditional look. I waver between styles too. 🙂 You did a nice job of transitioning and your choices were great! Wal Mart is offering some great options.
Thank you! And they truly are… 🙂
Gosh, I missed this post! Glad I was looking back over my emails! I love cloches and you have a big one hidding under that end table! What are you planning for it? Love it! I think the copper tray gives an almost rose gold appearance and looks splendid with the gold tray along side of it. You have put together a great combination of old world and new. XOXO
Haha, I just put it there to move it out of the way… lol! Haven’t decided yet… 😉 I think it’s one of those things that will move around the house every so often.