How to Incorporate Color in a Small Space

When decorating small spaces, 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 bathrooms, book nooks, hallways etc. when done tastefully. Here are some inspiring ways to introduce more color into your homes’ small spaces.

Monochromatic - One way to add a lot of color to a tiny room without overdoing it is by using multiple shades of the same color. For example, if you like the color blue, paint an accent wall a cool blue, then accessorize with a cobalt rug, turquoise lamps, and navy throw pillows. The shades will play together and add instant excitement to the tiny room. Balance the color with pops of a neutral color to not overwhelm the small space.

Focus on Accessories - Because you’re working with a smaller space, 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 green to your office with plants, a green desk or chair, green desk lamp, or green wall art. The green accessories will be eye-grabbing against a neutral wall.

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 the tiny space, and can help separate the room into smaller, cozier sections. By doing this, you can even make your small space actually appear larger than it really is. 

Complimentary colors work great for this technique!

Complimentary colors:
-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 in a small space. Whatever suits your preference!

Top or Bottom Wall Paint - When painting interior walls, rich and dark colors can overwhelm a small space, but this doesn’t make them unusable! These colors work great when you paint just the top or bottom portion of the wall. This will create balance and geometric interest in the tiny space. 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 - Sometimes when it comes to color in your space, 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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