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10 Ways To Add Colours To Your Home
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When
it comes to home decorating,
not everyone has either the
time or the money to do a whole
makeover in their home. But
don’t fret! You don’t
need to spend a lot to get a
nice change and pick-up to the
look of your room. Read here
for my 10 favourite ways to
add color to liven up the décor
of your home.
1) Paint One Wall
You will find that you can add
a real punch of colour by painting
just one wall of your living
room. This will |
really change the focal point of the
living room without getting into a
major decorating project. If your
room has a niche, that’s the
perfect choice for extra color. You
can choose a bold, contrasting color
picked from a floral fabric, or a
subtle tone darker than the tone of
the other walls. Any change in colour
will add interest and splash!
2)
Throw a Few Pillows Around
Nothing adds colour like pillows strategically
placed on furniture. Whether you choose
solids for a floral sofa or chair,
or colourful, patterned pillows for
a solid colour chair or sofa, these
simple additions will add comfort
and just the right splash of colour.
3) Add a Bit of Mother Nature
Green plants or flowering ones add
colour, fragrance, personality, and
just good feelings to the living room.
If you really don’t have a green
thumb, ask your nursery to recommend
ones that require little or no care.
If you’re gone from home a lot,
settle for some of the wonderful artificial
ones on the market now. You can find
great looking plants, foliage, and
flowers that only need to be dusted.
4) Add a Whimsical Lamp
Even if you have a traditional classic
living room, you can add a point of
interest by selecting a lamp or shade
that is colourful or whimsical. How
about using an interesting pot or
sculpture? You can have the electrical
components installed for a reasonable
price at a lamp shop. Then select
a shade that’s an interesting
shape, and glue trim of fringe, beads,
or ribbon around the top and bottom
to add colour.
5)
Put Some Colour on the Floor
A colourful throw rug, strategically
placed in front of a chair or
under a coffee table can add
colour and texture to a living
room. It can be put on top of
hardwood flooring, painted floors,
or carpet. You can choose a
contrast colour, chosen from
fabric you’re using in
the room, or |
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look
for one with an interesting pattern
that ties into the theme of your room.
6) Freshen Up a Chair Cushion
If you have a small chair, such as
a desk chair or side chair, consider
recovering the seat cushion. Fresh
colour on even this small area will
offer interest and bring life to a
dreary corner.
7) Reflecting Color
Try placing a large mirror on a bare,
boring wall. Choose an interesting
frame or decorate a piece of mirror
with cording or braid. If you have
an old frame, consider painting it
a bright colour. The mirror will reflect
the colour from around the room and
add light to the space.
8) Get Artsy
A colourful piece of art placed in
a living room not only adds a decorative
touch, but also introduces colours
and shapes you might not be able to
use in a larger area. Try framing
simple photos with colourful mats
and bright frames.
9)
Paint the Back of a Bookshelf
A great touch of colour and
interest can be added by painting
a bookshelf two colors (or even
more!) Paint the frame and outside
one colour, and paint the inside
of the piece, behind the shelves,
with a contrasting colour. You
can choose different shades
for each shelf if you really
want to draw the eye. The colour
will really help the items on
the shelves pop out and look
important.
10) Snuggle Up With
a Throw
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A handmade quilt, nubby woven throw,
or cozy, colourful blanket adds interest
when draped over the back or arm of
a neutral sofa or chair. Choose a
colour that accents other pieces in
the room, as well. And this practical
touch can be used for keeping cozy
when watching television or reading
a book.
Article Contributed by:
Michael Ong. An award-winning,
London-trained interior designer known
for his ability to capture the essence
of a diversified interior design styles;
ranging from Tropical, Modern, Contemporary,
Classical, Oriental to Minimalist
interiors. [ more
on Michael Ong ]
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An award-winning,
London-trained interior designer
known for his ability to capture
the essence of a diversified interior
design styles; ranging from Tropical,
Modern, Contemporary, Classical,
Oriental to Minimalist interiors.
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more
on Michael Ong
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