Dramatic & Luminous
Black and Gold Wallpaper
Explore designs from striking Art Deco patterns to dark floral and animal motifs, all featuring the classic contrast of black with gold.
Our collection of black and gold wallpaper offers a bold statement for any room. You will find a curated selection of designs, from chinoiserie birds to gothic florals and whimsical animals. Each mural is printed to the exact dimensions of your wall for a perfect fit, with panels arriving pre-trimmed and ready to hang. We recommend ordering a sample to see how the colours and scale work in your home before you commit to a full mural.
Choosing a Motif and Style
The combination of black and gold lends itself to a wide array of styles, allowing you to set a specific tone for your room. For a structured and glamorous feel, consider a pattern like our Black and Gold Art Deco Mural. These geometric designs create a sense of order and grandeur, ideal for living rooms or home offices. If you prefer a more organic or narrative design, our collection includes chinoiserie birds, detailed floral arrangements, and bold animal motifs. A design featuring a large-scale animal, for example, can become a powerful focal point in a bedroom or dining area.
Consider the mood you wish to create. Gothic floral patterns offer a dark, romantic atmosphere, while whimsical animal designs can add a playful yet refined touch. Boho-inspired patterns provide a more relaxed and eclectic feel. For those who appreciate the depth of a dark wall but want to explore other options, our complete black wallpaper collection offers a wider range of styles, from simple textures to complex murals in monochrome palettes.
Pairing with Your Interior
A black and gold wallpaper mural serves as a strong foundation for an interior scheme. To complement it, consider furniture and textiles that enhance its character. Rich materials like velvet, dark woods, and leather work beautifully with the deep black background. Metallic accents in brass or bronze will echo the gold elements in the design, creating a cohesive look. For paint colours on adjacent walls, you can opt for a warm off-white to create contrast or a deep jewel tone like emerald green or sapphire blue for a richer, more enveloping feel.
The key is balance. Let the wallpaper be the main feature and choose simpler forms for your larger furniture pieces. Before finalising your design, it is essential to measure your wall accurately. Our Wallpaper Calculator guide explains how to measure the widest and tallest points, ensuring your custom-printed black and gold wallpaper fits perfectly. Good planning ensures the final installation is seamless and the pattern is displayed to its best effect.
Black and Gold Wallpaper: your questions
Can I use black and gold wallpaper in a bathroom?
Yes, in certain conditions. The mural should be installed on a wall away from direct contact with water.
How do I know how much wallpaper to order?
Every mural is printed to your exact wall size.
Is the gold on the wallpaper metallic or reflective?
Our designs use high-fidelity printing with GreenGuard-certified inks to create the appearance of gold. To see the colour and finish in your own light, you can order a wallpaper sample of any design before you buy.
What kind of wall surface is required for installation?
The surface should be clean, dry, and sound before hanging.
Questions about Black and Gold Wallpaper
I want black and gold wallpaper but not something flashy. What is the most understated option?
Go for a quiet motif rather than a big pattern. Portoro, Gilt is a photorealistic marble in black and gold-ochre, so the gold reads like veining. Birchfold, Gilt is a chinoiserie birch design in black and gold, calm and linear. Charleston, Gilt is bolder, so keep it for a feature wall. The gold is a gold-ochre colour in print. Murals are priced from $7.95 per square foot, with free shipping and duties included.
Black and gold peel and stick wallpaper for a feature wall in a rental. Which design?
Peel and Stick ($10.95 per sq ft) comes off cleanly and is repositionable for 24 hours after hanging. Gilt designs are gold-ochre on charcoal black: Tigris, Gilt is a classic tiger, Aviary, Gilt is a chinoiserie parrot, and Queen of Night, Gilt is a boho tulip floral.
Looking for a gold wall mural, not a plain colour. What do you have?
Our gold is a gold-ochre colour in the design, rarely on its own. Ivory designs are white with gold: Fledgling, Ivory is a classic crane in off-white with gold-ochre details, Aurelio, Ivory is a classic cheetah in white and gold. For gold on dark, Gilt designs such as Kip, Gilt are gold-ochre on deep charcoal black. Murals are priced from $7.95 per square foot, with free shipping and duties included.