Want to add some glamour to your home without going overboard? Consider white and gold decor.

Of course, you don’t want to overdo it and have your home end up like the penthouse of Trump Tower, but white and gold might just be for you if you like sparkly, glitzy and glamorous decor. White and gold decor can take your home from blah to glam while keeping things more on the elegant side of the taste scale. Read on to get inspired by these eco-friendly suggestions to take on this color trend in your space.

Eco-friendly White and Gold Decor

1. Gold Wallpaper

While you might think that gold wallpaper is taking things a little too far–after all, you don’t live in Versailles–give it a second chance. If you pick the right gold wallpaper, you can elevate your decor without looking gaudy. This flora and fauna paper made with water-based inks on sustainably-harvested paper is the perfect example.

2. Metallic Paint

Looking to go bold? Add an accent wall painted with a gold metallic paint. While a whole gold-painted room would be just too much, an accent wall is just the way to make a statement. Try a low-VOC paint like the ones from Metaltech.

3. White Sofa

Imagine this elegantly modern white sofa in a room decorated in white and gold (this would work perfectly with the gold paint or wallpaper previously mentioned). And if you aren’t already convinced, this modern loveseat is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and made in the U.S.

4. Chandelier

Add both glamour and functionality with a chandelier. This one features both modern elegance with vintage appeal in the aged gold leaf.

5. Gold Wall Decals

Removable wall decals are great if you are looking to make a change but don’t want it to be permanent. These gold honeycomb wall decals would be ideal for renters with stark white walls looking to add some gold touches.

6. Concrete Coffee Table

Concrete can be a more sustainable choice for both building and home decor. It is a durable material that can last a lifetime. This concrete coffee table would also make a great addition to your white and gold decor to keep your space from looking gauche. It would also look amazing with some gold-colored ceramics and other knickknacks place on top.

7. Gold Curtains

Finally, don’t be afraid to go for it with these sparkly gold curtains inspired by a disco ball. The key to adding these to your decor is to keep everything else sedate.

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Add drama, sophistication and style to your home by decorating with black and white.

One of the hottest and most dramatic home decorating trends is using black and white to create a sophisticated space. The beauty of the trend is it can be done as easily or as involved as one desires. In addition, decorating with black and white is an easy way to create a high-end looking space on a budget.

Black and white decorating is not for the shrinking violet or the faint of heart. The trend makes a bold statement and creates dynamic interiors. The trend can be wholly incorporated, meaning you only use black and white with pops of bright colors, or you can add the trend to your existing decor to create dramatic accents. There are so many ways you can create black and white interiors–paint, wallpaper, textiles, accessories, accents, patterns and more.

7 Black and White Decorating Projects

1. Wall Art – Add touches of the trend with wall art. These printable black and white printable canvas patterns are free and available in polka dot, houndstooth, stripes and triangles. Mix and match or use all the same pattern to create your own wall art.
2. Painted Wall Headboard – Create a DIY headboard using black chalkboard paint and stenciled white details. Tres luxe!
3. Painted Stripes – Go bold and paint your walls in black and white stripes. Using an accent wall or painting a long and narrow space work best with this technique.
4. Pillow Accents – Either make your own or browse Etsy for some graphical black and white fabric pillows. It’s an easy way to get on board with any home decor trend.
5. Painted Furniture– Bring an old dresser, coffee table or bookshelf back to life with paint. Mix things up and paint only the top black and the rest white, alternative shelves with paint, or paint legs black and leave the rest white.
6. Duct Tape Chair – Add stripes or some other pattern to a white chair using black duct tape.
7. B&W Lampshade – Transform a white lampshade into a work of art with nothing more than a stencil and a sharpie.

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Black and white is always the heart of classic trends. Even Ms. Coco Chanel herself knew it! Keeping our style simple prevents closet clutter and the dreadful question of “What will I wear?!” Then we are more free to ask more grounded questions like, “What will I read next?” This week’s On Trend is a round up filled with sophistication and style from our favorite responsible brands in classic black and white.

1. Sequoia Dress by Reformation

Fun, sexy, and sustainable style is what you always get with any Reformation garment. Made with 100% viscose, a fiber produced through a closed-loop process and with little water, and produced in Los Angeles, this dress is professional and still fresh and playful.

Reformation, $188

2. Chaye Clutch by Freedom of Animals

Freedom of Animals is brand on the rise, and this vegan handbag makes you look read twice (yes, I said vegan). It’s made with 100% EPA-certified sustainable materials, including faux leather produced from recycled materials. Not only is the textile innovative and eco-friendly, the faux leather is then vegetable dyed, so no toxic chrome-tanning here. Lastly, the inside of the clutch is lined with organic cotton. I know, incredible. Go ahead and take another look–we certainly did.

Freedom of Animals, $300

3. Mini Shark Earrings by Brandy Pham

Named after their resemblance to shark teeth and a nod to designer Brandy Pham’s father who used to be a fisherman, these studs are modernly feminine and elegant. Handmade with love in New York City. And when you purchase the pair through Zady’s you can read the full story of how Brady went from celebrity designer to trusting her instincts.

Zady, $90

4. Black and White Heel by Olsenhaus 

This 100% vegan shoe will turn any outfit into a sophisticated look.  Olsenhaus is all cruelty free and made with all environmentally friendly materials.

Olsenhaus, $45

5. Eden and Pear by Voluspa

Not only will this scent have any space smelling fresh in no time (even when it isn’t burning!), Voluspa candle are made with coconut wax and cotton wicks, so you don’t have to worry about this scented candle poisoning your indoor air with VOCs. Plus, once you are indulging in the luxuries of its smell, you can turn the candle holder into a flower vase!

Candle Delirium, $18

6. My Ex’s Heart Nail Polish by Bondi New York

Cleaner nail polish is on the rise, and thank goodness! Bondi nail polish, prides itself in being ‘the five free nail polish,’ always free from formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, toluene and DBP–yes, those ingredients are in most conventional nail polishes (gross).  Let’s stay away from those nasty chemicals and keep our nails strong while still looking hip.

Bondi, $12.50

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images from the brands, top collage by Juliette Donatelli

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Black and white is one of the hottest trends this spring. Get inspired by Louis Vuitton, chess boards and harlequin squares.

One of the hottest trends this spring is, without a doubt, the combination of black and white. The good news is that it’s very easy to copy, and that garments in these basic colors are very unlikely to go out of style. Get inspired by Marc Jacobs’ Spring RTW collection for Louis Vuitton, featuring large checks and harlequin patterns.

1. Zebra Stripe Gilet Sweater by Edun
Made in Africa, this Zebra stripe gilet sweater has a vibe that is both very current and very retro. Made from 100 percent wool, it will also keep you warm during those cold few months we have left until spring comes again. If you want to totally channel the Louis Vuitton-style head-to-toe look, there’s a matching skirt that you can pair this top with.
$148, Edun

2. Vans Checkerboard Slip-Ons
These classic slip-ons by Vans need no formal introduction. They have become part of skate culture and contemporary style, proving their iconoclastic relevance from the street to the fashion pages all around the world. “Their popularity comes from unmatched quality,” the company says, “and they have hence become a big time influence on our Off The Wall efforts to innovate, every step of the way.”
$47, Vans

3. Berlin Harlequin Messenger by The Sway
This handcrafted, made-to-order bag allows you to channel the harlequin trend while still ensuring that you are investing in something that will stand the test of time. The discrete pattern is made of high quality reclaimed patchwork leather and suede. Double trend points for the recycled cotton lining, which features a great black a white pattern.
$418, The Sway

4. Trigo Vertical Clutch by VOZ
This cute little clutch features an eye-catching black and white crisscross pattern. It’s made from 100 percent all natural wool, lined with 100 percent cotton, and naturally dyed with mud, berries and herbs. VOZ, which means “voice” in Spanish, “translates rich indigenous craft into contemporary styles, creating change through beauty.” Through design education and innovation workshops, the company empowers Mapuche weavers in Southern Chile, offering a new voice for their exquisite art form and a way for them to earn a living.
$189, VOZ Apparel

5. Stevie OTK Tassel Platform Boot by Cri de Coeur
These vegan boots give a nod to luxurious 70s style with slouched ultra-suede upper and platform heel. They’re made in an ethical, sweat-shop free factory in China and, despite the 4-inch heel, comfortable as can be. The tassel is an unexpected detail that gives these boots some attitude. And for you crafty people out there, here’s a great DIY project to spice up a pair of boots you already have.
$125, Cri de Coeur

6. Flare Top & Short Short by Titania Inglis
New York-based designer Titania Inglis’ is a master of stylish minimalism and totally nailed the black and white trend in her Spring 2013 collection. This flare top is made from hand-painted Italian silk/organic cotton twill and has a vegetable-tanned leather overlay. Pair with short shorts, made from raw Japanese organic cotton denim.
Available for pre-order: Titania Inglis

Collages by Johanna Björk. Top photo via style.com

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