I have been completely enamored with the combination of black and gold for quite a while (see here). While it's a palette that could easily veer toward gaudy, especially when used in interiors, it also can be classic and traditional, a bit rock n' roll, whimsical or even just simply done.
L: Nate Berkus. R: Peter Pennoyer Architects.

Mikkel Vang
Although I'd love to see a room with these colors as the predominant scheme, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this combination into your home on a smaller scale.


Left & Right- Horchow.

Lawson-Fenning


L: Modern Dose. R: Painted Porch Antiques.

Pieces


L: VintageModernDesign. R: Haviland.

Pieces


L: f2images. R: Leah Duncan.

The Love Shop




Anthropologie-- clockwise from top left: Here, here, here, and here.

Mikkel Vang
Although I'd love to see a room with these colors as the predominant scheme, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this combination into your home on a smaller scale.


Left & Right- Horchow.

Lawson-Fenning


L: Modern Dose. R: Painted Porch Antiques.

Pieces


L: VintageModernDesign. R: Haviland.

Pieces


L: f2images. R: Leah Duncan.

The Love Shop




Anthropologie-- clockwise from top left: Here, here, here, and here.
If this palette strikes your fancy too, know there is more black and gold ahead!