How to Incorporate Color in Your Space

When decorating your home, it can be tempting to play it safe with neutrals. It’s time to explore the rainbow and embrace color! Vibrant shades can work in every room when done tastefully. Here are some inspiring ways to introduce more color into your space.

Monochromatic - One way to add a lot of color to a room without overdoing it is by using multiple shades of the same color. For example, if you like the color green, paint an accent wall a muted green, then accessorize with bright green plants, green centerpiece, and light green couch and/or throw pillows. The shades will play together and add instant excitement to the room. Balance the color with pops of a neutral color to not overwhelm the small space.

Focus on Accessories - Sometimes colorful walls can overdo it. If this is the case, stick with neutral paint and instead, add in pops of color through accessories and fixtures. For example, add pops of blue to your kitchen with countertop accessories and appliances, blue table chairs or stools, and blue flowers. The blue accessories will be eye-grabbing against neutral walls and cabinets.

Try Two Tones - Sometimes to make color work in your space you need to balance it with another color. Two colors can complement each other bringing vibrant life to tiny space, and can help separate the room into smaller, cozier sections. By doing this, you can even make your space actually appear larger than it really is. 

Complimentary colors work great for this technique!
-blue and orange

-yellow and purple
-green and red

Pairing a neutral, like gray or black, or pairing two warm colors or two cool colors can also work. Whatever suits your preference!

Half Color - When painting interior walls, rich and dark colors can overwhelm a space, but this doesn’t make them unusable! These colors work great when you apply paint or a backsplash to just the top or bottom portion of the wall. This will create balance and geometric interest. Use crown molding to separate the color from the non colorful part of the wall. This technique works great in hallways and bathrooms.

Back Painted Shelving - When it comes to color in spaces that require focus, less is more. For example, you don’t want a ton of color in your home office because it may distract you from getting your work done. Try painting just the back of your shelving. The pop of color will be just enough to liven up a space without being too overpowering.

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