California Wall Design · Los Angeles
Bring warmth, movement, and a luminous finish to your interior. California Wall Design creates custom composition gold leaf finishes, layered color washes, and genuine 23k gold leaf installations in Los Angeles and beyond.
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The material
Composition gold leaf is a decorative metal leaf made from copper and zinc. It gives a surface the warmth and reflectivity of a gilded finish, with room to explore texture, pattern, and color.
From softly antiqued surfaces to broken-leaf patterns, cross-hatch textures, and fine stria, each finish brings its own character. Our finishes can be created on site or as custom wallpaper.
The finishing touch
We apply color washes over the leaf to shape its tone and depth while allowing the metallic surface to shine through. Sepia creates warmth, black adds drama, and gold tones enrich the glow. Blue and lime green introduce a more expressive layer of color.
The base color, leaf pattern, texture, and wash work together to create a finish that feels right for your space.
How the finish comes together
The base color and any underlying texture establish the character of the finish.
Leaf is laid over gilding adhesive, creating the chosen coverage, overlap, and pattern.
Color washes soften, deepen, or shift the gold to create a custom decorative effect.
Composition leaf requires a suitable protective finish to help preserve its appearance and limit tarnishing.
The finish library
Browse all 23 samples below. Select an image for a closer look, and mention its sample number when you contact us. Color and sheen vary with lighting and screen settings.
Genuine gold
For projects that call for real gold, we also install genuine 23k gold leaf. Its rich color and distinctive glow bring a special quality to custom interiors and architectural details.
Genuine 23k gold leaf and composition leaf are different materials. We can discuss the finish, location, and overall design to help you choose the right approach for your project.
View genuine gold leaf work →Custom project estimates
Genuine 23k gold leaf installations are quoted individually. Material pricing is based on the current gold price at the time of your quote, together with the leaf required for your project.
The complete installation price also depends on surface area, preparation, access, design detail, and labor. Composition gold leaf finishes are quoted separately according to the finish and scope of work.
Contact us for a current estimate tailored to your space.
Send your project location, approximate dimensions, and favorite sample numbers.
We’ll discuss the finish and installation options with you.