Samuel & Sons Passementerie introduces a host of gold, silver and bronze trims. Think of them as jewelry for the furniture. $20-$100/YD. THE MARTIN GROUP, BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, (617) 951-2526
Design Discoveries
Gold Rush
Our favorite new finds, as featured in the November/December 2008 issue of New England Home.

With the forecast—both weather and economic—on the unsettled side, a certain suspicion of opulence is understandable. Couple that with the fact that the line between gorgeous and garish is a fine one, and you might find yourself hesitant to embrace the spate of metallic accessories showing up lately. But who can resist a bit of glimmer to lift the spirits? Try some silver fringe on a linen sofa or a big gold mirror in a tiny powder room to illuminate the season with a few gilt-y pleasures.