Midas Touch

Elle Decor has a nice feature on the return of gold in interior design. Did it ever really go away? Ask mainstream retailers and they'll tell you firmly yes. But good designers know a touch of gold offers timeless glamour and an undeniable richness to a space.

Notable experts who weighed in on the gilded issue included Suzanne Kasler, Robert Couturier, William Sofield and Kelly Wearstler. Kelly offered a (surprising) bit of cautionary advice by stating that "a little goes a long way."

That said, we think it's fun (and often delivers undeniably gorgeous results) when you go a little King Midas. After all, you only live one golden, glorious life. Make it shine a little!