...warms us. For the Aztecs, gold symbolised the sun in its earthy incarnation.

...is indulgent. Throughout the ages, gold has symbolised wealth and sumptuousness.

...is divine. In Medieval religious art, gold was a holy, heavenly colour.

...decadent. Turn your home into a castle with golds, deep violets and rich reds.

...summery. Imagine the sun on ripe barley and team gold with soft blues and fresh whites.

...ageless. Gold is always in fashion, but for contemporary looks combine gold with cool neutrals.

You don't need to be rich to indulge yourself with gold.

...indulges. Bathe in gold's vibrant, warm rays in your hot tub.

...lightens and brightens. Gold adds warmth to dark north-facing rooms.

...looks luxurious. Give your living room a movie star allure with gold gloss.