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COLOR WATCH: TOUCHES OF GOLD IN A PACIFIC PALISADES BEACH HOUSE!

April 7, 2010
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Photos courtesy Kristen Hutchins Design
Casual glam beach house living room by Kristen Hutchins with gold and brass accent, a garden stool, painted brick wall, and a mirrored fireplace cover
The casually glam living room of a California beach house features gold and brass accents throughout – from the garden stool used as a side table, to the bases of the coffee table and the two ottomans, gold is delicately dropped into the delightful design.(above)

I like the work of Los Angeles based Kristen Hutchins whose eponymous interior design firm decorated this beach house in the Pacific Palisades.

A casual beach theme pumped up with a pop of gold here and a punch of shiny brass there. Gone are the expected beachy blues and whites…instead this beach home surprise with a Hollywood Regency type glamour of its own. When the rest of the design world is going for silver accents, I like the fact that this designer carved her own path, blazing a golden trail, with this house – using just a touch of gold.

Foyer by Kristen Hutchins with faux bamboo mirror, simple console table with a lamp with a gold base and a bowl
Entry way with faux bamboo mirror and simple console table shows off gold in a subtle way…a burnished gold lamp base and a bowl with a gold not silver lining! (above)

Dining room by Kristen Hutchins with glass table with a brass base surrounded by white lacquer chairs
A glass dining room table with a shiny brass base makes a perfectly gold bold statement in this very beach themed dining room. Love the white lacquer cut out dining chairs of course. (above)

Bedroom by Kristen Hutchins with gold faux bamboo metal chandelier, glass desk and picture window
A gold lamp base and faux bamboo metal chandelier add the golden bling to this lovely bedroom.(above)

Home office and study by Kristen Hutchins with blue grey walls, gold desk lamp, sheer curtains and a dark wood parsons desk
The rich looking home office and study with its dark gray blue walls gets its gold from a simple table lamp stylishly set on a wooden parsons desk. (above)

Readers, what do you think of adding brass or touches of gold to decor?

Thank you Kristen for allowing me to use photos from your site!

xo
Coco

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19 responses to “COLOR WATCH: TOUCHES OF GOLD IN A PACIFIC PALISADES BEACH HOUSE!”

  1. Ludmila {CreamyLife.com} says:
    April 7, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    This space is so calming! Lovely neutrals…xo

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  2. Bethany Dirksen says:
    April 7, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I think it can work in certain circumstances to have gold/brass touches, but I’m still not completely sold on it for myself.

    For example, that dining room table with the glass top and brass base….not loving it. It screams outdated to me. They have made it work by putting it in a beautiful space, but it’s just not my thing.

    However, I do like the lamp on the desk….that is gold and stylishly updated.

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  3. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says:
    April 7, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Gorgeous rooms. Love them all. I love a touch of gold, it always gives the perfect amount of sparkle to any room. Hugs, Marty

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  4. dwellinganddesign says:
    April 7, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    This space is fantastic.

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  5. Andrea says:
    April 7, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    I <3 those ikat stools!!

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  6. lisa golightly says:
    April 7, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Trying to embrace the return of what we used to call “happy brass”. It was so overdone in the tract homes here in No Ca in the 80s. But this lovely space is helping me come around ! Love the little scallops of the awning peeking in the LR window !

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  7. lisa golightly says:
    April 7, 2010 at 8:04 AM

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  8. Júlia F. Marcelo da Luz says:
    April 7, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I lovelly all images.

    ooodecasa.blogspot.com

    Xoxo

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  9. Suzie Anderson says:
    April 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    I love the mixing of the gold, glass and lacquered white furniture! Great combo for a warm rich mood!

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  10. Retro-luxe says:
    April 7, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I love the warm color of those neutral walls. Any ideas on what specific paint colors would achieve that look?

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  11. sue says:
    April 7, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Pretty… but I’m not so sure I wouldn’t tire of the gold and brass. Lovely to look at though.

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  12. Amanda says:
    April 7, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Oh how beautiful! Love gold. Metallics are just such a wonderful addition to any room!

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  13. twin xl says:
    April 7, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Such a beautiful home! I would definitely vacay there 🙂

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  14. ashlina says:
    April 7, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    i do love those ikat stools. so colorful + stylish.
    the desk space is to die for. i love the lighting in the pic.

    great post!!!

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  15. Angelica Joy says:
    April 8, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    What I love about the rooms are they are so glamorous yet they look comfortable too.

    As Ashlina my faves were the bamboo lighting and the ikat stools.

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  16. Bailey@ peppermintbliss says:
    April 8, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for bringing something different for my eyeballs this morning, I enjoy!
    You might enjoy the giveaway I am running right now, by the by, I thought of you when posting it!

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  17. Kat says:
    April 9, 2010 at 3:59 AM

    Not bad. Actually I think to much of it could look quite cheesy. But here it works out quite fine.

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  18. Brenda Stoesz says:
    October 10, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I just took out the cheesy gold taps in my eighties bathrooms and will not be going back to gold anytime soon.

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  19. Stephanie @ Covet Living says:
    December 29, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Have been obsessed with the ikat fabric on the stools in the entry and in the living room for AGES. Does anyone know where the fabric is from?? Grazie!

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