Maybe your home is already decorated and furnished, but still feels a bit drab. If so, then this installment of Decorating with Color is for you.
There are a number of ways to simply and successfully infuse color into your home. The best way to go about this is to never overlook the easy, effortless options in lieu of more drastic tasks.
Start with vibrant patterns and colors in the form of fabric. We’re not talking about reupholstering the couch, although that is an option. Instead, try adding it to a lampshade, wrap it around a canvas, frame it or just place some accent pillows into the mix. The list of possibilities really is endless. Grab some swatches and see how it would look in the room.
Area rugs are a intended to take up a large amount of space, so take advantage of it and choose one with striking colors and motifs. If you ever grow tired of it, it can be moved or replaced altogether. Which is something that won’t be so simple or affordable with funky-colored wall-to-wall carpeting.
Some of the more common ways to incorporate color into the home is through window treatments and hanging artwork. These two tend to demand attention and can easily overwhelm the space if not properly balanced with the other furnishings and design elements in the room. So, proceed with caution.
Perhaps the simplest way to quickly infuse color into a space is through flowers. Floral arrangements are great because they literally come in every color under the sun and don’t require a commitment. When they begin to wither or you tire of them, simply toss them out and replace them.
Remember, infusing color into the home should be an enjoyable experience and shouldn’t require extreme measures.