The easiest (and chicest) way to transform two separate collections of stuff into one well-curated home? Gilded accents. “Gold has a way of making any space feel elevated,” says Jaye Langmaid, owner of Adams Morgan design store Hudson & Crane. Done in graphic shapes sans an excess of ornate detailing, these registry finds will give your newlywed home a unified look that feels elegant, not extravagant.
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Drinking from home feels a bit classier with a gold-trimmed bar car. Tristan bar cart, $299 at Pottery Barn.
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Because china is still something we dream of collecting, even if we won’t be eating off of it every night. Wedgwood “Arris” five-piece place setting, $160 at Bloomingdale’s.
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Creating the perfect, Instagrammable work space just got so much easier. Carpenter brass table lamp, $100 at CB2.
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The first couch you bought together deserves an update–and this is an easy way make that happen. Faded metallic texture pillow cover (pillow sold separately), $39 at West Elm.
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Knives so pretty you’ll want to hang them on your wall. Ivo Virtu carving set, $150 at Williams-Sonoma.
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Even if you’re just eating the newlywed staple of boxed mac and cheese, you’ll feel pretty classy doing it with a gold fork or spoon. Nambé Tilt “Dazzle Gold” five-piece cutlery set, $75 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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One easy way to brighten a home: always keep fresh flowers on hand. Kate Spade New York “Pearl Place” vase collection, $180 for three at Macy’s.
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Just sayin’ it like it is. Brass word object, $29 at West Elm.
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Serving up confections on every anniversary–and, okay, fine, every other day of the year, too. Dauville cake plate, $98 at Relish Decor.
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There’s nothing like adding some Great Gatsby flair to the liquor cabinet. Gold chevron decanter, $36 at Relish Decor.
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His and hers coffees will be easier to fill simultaneously with this dual pour-over set up. The Coffee Registry dual pour-over brew stand, $249 at Restoration Hardware.
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More throne than dining chair, you’ll eat line royalty every night. Goldfinger dining chair, $1,250 at Jonathan Adler.
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Chic, minimalistic, and perfect. Gold salt and pepper shakers, $28 at Mintwood Home.
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A stylish side table that will even fit into your 700-squre-foot apartment. Leila marble-top side table, $249 at Pottery Barn.
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Dress up any table with these flower-inspired candle holders. Dahlia candle holders, $19.95 at CB2.
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Good for serving candy or storing small jewelry–and looking pretty all the while. Small porcelain bowl, $6.99 at H&M.
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Sure, you’re drinking at home and not at a fancy bar, but that doesn’t mean you have to act like it. Stay Fancy cocktail glasses, at Mintwood Home.
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Decorate your coffee table and avoid water ring stains. Linear gold coasters, $39 at West Elm.
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Step 1: Fill with wine. Step 2: Drink. Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 and 2. Gold rimmed stemless wine glass, $32 for a set of four at West Elm.
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Because really good cheese deserves really good knives. Ivo Virtue cheese knife set, $129.95 at Williams-Sonoma.
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Make every party pop with this sparkling drink dispenser. Fitz and Floyd Luster beverage dispenser in gold, $39.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Give your old table new life with these easy linens. Kate Spade New York Harbour Drive gold table linen collection, $60 table runner at Macy’s.
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Have your cake, and serve it neatly too. Wood and gold tone cake server, $16 at Sur La Table.