One of the easiest and most affordable ways to give your home a fresh look is by incorporating splashes of color!
Don’t worry, this does not have to be as extensive as repainting each room in your house. By simply adding a few decorative items of the same color, you can add an updated feel to any room. When done correctly, splashes of color will be eye catching and make a room look more cohesive.
Color can easily transform any space that needs some stylistic improving!
Something to keep in mind when picking a color is what tone you are trying to set for a given room. Red accents are bold and make an energetic statement, which is great for a living room setting. Yellow is a fantastic color for children’s rooms because it evokes playfulness.
Blue accents are calming and tranquil which is great for bedrooms. Every color has certain characteristics—don’t be afraid to get creative with your choices and decide what color works best for your space.
Once you have picked your color you can start thinking about the decorative items to include. A fun colored pillow is a great addition to couches and beds. In the kitchen it's easy to incorporate colored hand towels, cookie jars, or vases.
In your living room, try updating picture frames or add some colored candles to your coffee table.
A design rule to keep in mind is that an odd number of decorative items looks best. Aim to incorporate either 3 or 5 different colored elements when styling. It's important when searching for these decorative items that the shade of color is the same (I.e. teal or seafood great or bright yellow). This will give your space a unified look and really make the color pop.
Remember, if you are feeling blue about one of the rooms in your house just add a splash of color!