Banish any thoughts of Donald Trump’s apartment from your mind: the judicious use of gold and silver can be the perfect way to bring warmth, shimmer and texture to your interiors. If you’re bold enough, a full wall of gold leaf makes for a deeply opulent interior, especially when backed up by beautiful objects and other colours, as it is in the homes of Anthony Collett and Alidad. If this feels a little too much, picking out decorative details in gold paint or choosing furniture in bronze or brass can have a striking effect. As the days get grey and dark outside, it’s a particularly appealing prospect to think of these elements sparkling in the candelight – worth its weight in gold, you might say.