Easy Ways to Add Color
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 01:09PM Why stick to boring neutrals, when you can have exciting colors? Here are some clever colors to choose and where to put them.
Into the Blue- give your kitchen a splash of color with a burst of blue on a wall. Blue makes white cabinetry and photo frames pop. Bring in accents on the warm end of the color wheel to tie the room together.
Red Revolution- in your bedroom think of a Crayola box of crayons. Bright reds create drama even if its just one wall. Don't be afraid to add black with bedding, pillows, or head boards. It might be too Christmas-y for you but think about a moss color to bring down the intensity a bit.
Orange Crush- create an inviting entry way with arich orange tone. Paint the opposite wall yellow to create depth.
Green Scene- home offices are about efficiency so add some green to keep you awake. Keep the energy up by paring it with oranges espresso, and green apple.
Rainbow Bright- Grouping similarly hued objects brings focus to a cluttered bookcase. Stagger your boldest colors on key shelves, like the top, bottom, and middle, leaving neutral space in between.
Aqua Lounge- pair two calm colors like aqua and celery together to create a comfortable living space.
Reader Comments (1)
As a real estate agent, I’ve had some fun experimenting with color. I’ve made some unusual color discoveries by using oops paint, or leftover and heavily discounted paint sold by paint and hardware stores. Oops paint is usually mixed paint that has not sold because a customer changed their mind about a color. The price is certainly right, and I recommend it as a possible paint solution for those on a budget.