Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, with project manager and lead designer Emily Kudsen Leland at the helm, remade a Portland abode with a crisp paint palette: Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron for the cladding and Venetian Gold for the front door. The home was originally designed by Saul Zaik in Southwest Portland, complete with a wood-clad exterior, in 1956. As part of the renovation, landscape design was completed by Lilyvilla Gardens.

The gold (nonfunctioning) surveillance camera by artist Camp Bosworth in the stairwell previously hung in the glass entryway of the family’s former house in Houston.

Heart of Gold Flatware Set ($70)

Boxes Gold Ornament This 3D geometric ornament creates a sense of modern movement with a gleaming brass or silver finish. We think they would be extra eye-catching in multiples on the tree or mantel.

Fin trivet by Souda, $60 from americandesignclub.com.

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Wall sconces can be either uplights or downlights, providing ambient or task lighting, depending on the fixture, but are rarely powerful enough to provide enough illumination alone to light a large space.

24-Karat Collection, $42–$128 This luxe set includes a cocktail shaker, jiggers, and mixing spoon, all of which are plated in 24-karat gold. It also includes a simple glass mixing glass.

Flawed Gold-Plated Wide Bowl Studiomake’s Flawed dinnerware series features imperfect gilded rims that references the traditional craftsmanship of Thailand, where Studiomake is based. $68

House Industries’ Ampersand Ornament is an elegant take on the classic symbol. The typographic symbol also represents the idea of connectedness and is a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one.

Another view of the gold interior.

Bull Head in White Gold Leaf A new piece that’s exclusive to A&G, these custom-made papier-mache heads provide a handmade touch and dramatic impact on a wall, and are light enough to hang with a single nail.

The bubbly metallic Ball Lights Gold is made up of polished brass and nickel or black plated stainless steel. Available with silk braided or gold plated pendant rod.

For true cocktail enthusiasts, this 24-karat gold-plated vessel from Yukiwa may be the only way to go.

Asian-inspired gold-leaf platters.

The bathroom features warm metal fixtures.

Ian and Yeo’s house was uninhabitable when they purchased it in 2002. Three months later, the roof caved in. The translation of the sign above the door of the couple’s renovated house (right) is “peace.”

Designer Philippe Starck's gold rendition of his Masters Chair for Kartell. See it at Salone, booth Pavilion 20, Stand A15/B14.

A gold-plated porcelain teddy bear.

A Japanese Edo period statue sits in another part of the house. The rocks, created by Brothers, are covered in gold leaf.

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The playful Koi Fish Ornament will add personality to a Christmas tree. Additionally, the koi fish is emblematic of good fortune, prosperity, and courage.

"Cocktail wares are finally coming out of a long design slump. We love the uninhibited bling of this Japanese-made gold jigger." 24-karat gold-plated jigger at Provisions, $34.

Leather Bifold Wallet, $32 at the Dwell Store Los Angeles–based Otaat’s leather wallet is made from supple cowhide. With a slim profile, the wallet is specifically designed to fit into a back pocket.

The fabrics yielded from the Proenza Schouler collaboration are based off of existing patterns but were translated to materials that will handle the rigorous requirements of interior use.

A concrete and glass dressing were employed in DIGSAU’s LEED Gold certified Iroko building. Philadelphia Naval Yard, 2012. Photo by Todd Mason/Halkin Mason Photography.

In the split-level master suite, a bathroom and dressing area are situated under a combination sleeping area and lounge (above), which look onto the garden.

This fall, Knoll celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Warren Platner Collection with a new 18k gold-plate finish, seen here on the designer's armchair and stool.

He specified many reflective surfaces, including custom brass lamps and a gold-leaf wall covered in gold globes.

Taking the classic silhouette from its anodized aluminum tray, Kaymet elevates the look and function with its Rosewood Lap Table. First designed in 1965, the Lap Table includes two side handles for easy transport and folding legs that make the serving tray into a table in one easy step. The Rosewood Lap Table is constructed in gold tone anodized aluminum with a luxe rosewood tabletop, making this utilitarian accessory elegant and refined.

The floor of the studio’s upper level curves upwards, enveloping occupants in a calming reading room. The ceiling of the reading room was gilded in gold-leaf to provide warm reflections and augment the sense of space. Natural light shines in from skylights along the studio’s front and rear edges.

Livestrong Foundation (Austin, Texas: 2009) Lance Armstrong’s charity can certainly get behind cycling as a way to reduce energy usage. But when the organization made the move into a larger space, it earned its environment bonafides with a LEED Gold-certified renovation of an old paper mill that earns a yellow jersey for smart renovation. Lake|Flato Architects reused 88% of the existing building, installing features like skylights and a rainwater collection system that reduced energy consumption by nearly 40% and water usage by 67%. Photo by Frank Ooms

Dada clock, also available in gold and aqua, by Artecnica

Available in both 1 oz. and 2 oz. sizes, the gold-plated jiggers are an elegant addition to a barware collection. The 1 oz. jigger includes vessels for both ½ ounce and 1 ounce of liquid, and the 2 oz. jigger includes vessels for both 1 ounce and 2 ounces of liquid. Both jiggers have a simple silhouette that resembles a classic hourglass.

In this library, a Grant sleeper sofa by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is paired with a Cigar wall sconce by George Nelson.

The kitchen's white palette allows the bright blue cabinets and gold hardware to stand out.