There’s nothing wrong with neutral colors. In fact, they are the most usual and safest bets for a design motif. However, with the emergence of more vivid tones, neutral colors can appear quite bland next to brighter, livelier shades. Colors, bolder ones that is, may very well be the key to give more energy, vibrancy and excitement to your home interiors.

You don’t have to buy new items to incorporate colors. Although a new piece here and there looks great, using old items or those you did yourself look just as nice.

Painting a room with a new color is of course an obvious coloring method. However, painting is not all about redoing the entire walls. Even painting one side of the wall will already look different. For example, paint one side of a cream wall with a bright blue or deep green and in a snap, the room will look more alive. Some do stripes, trimmings, splashes and strokes. Covering the walls entirely is one coloring trick, but so is accenting with hues.

Nobody said that you had to stick with a solid colored wall, so feel free to experiment with different styles and techniques. Painting an accent wall – a single wall with a big contrast against the rest of the room – creates an immediate focal point. Applying the paint with a sponge or a non-brush applicator gives an illusion of texture and depth to your walls, making them look even more interesting and dramatic.

Painting the walls a new color is of course an instant new do. A solid-colored wall however is not a strict rule. You can embellish with painting techniques like trimmings and murals for example or applying paint with a sponge can give the walls a unique look while adding hues at the same time.

Area rugs are not only pretty floor decors but they are also functional in that they protect the floor, helping you maintain a spic and span home. Choose a brightly-colored area rug. An option is to go for bigger prints or patterns.

Curtains can also add color. The choice in color, just like with an area rug can either create a formal, subdued atmosphere or a cheery, playful look. Whichever way the impression goes, curtains as with other fabrics can improve a room’s design.

Colors are easily accessible…everywhere. Depending on the mood you wish to convey, colors can do the job for you. Scented candles, towels, pillow covers, containers and such may seem like simple items but their colors can do a lot for upgrading a room.

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