Time after time, neutral color palettes remain classic, timeless, and a homeowner’s go-to for home design, architecture, and decor. While it doesn’t seem to be slowing down, I think it’s time to add some color to our everyday lives- why not start with your home? Let’s get creative and check out how to add a pop of color to your home.
Dress Up Your Walls
Your walls are a focal point in any room. Painting can be the perfect time to express your color aesthetic and get creative. Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2022, October Mist, is an excellent color to highlight key areas in your home such as your built-in shelving.
I enjoy using Benjamin Moore’s Personal Color Viewer to explore what different colors look like in my space. It’s easy to upload a photo of your designated room and select paint colors for your walls and trim too! This is a great tool to visualize and get creative before making your final color selections.
Paint is a quick way to change the color of a space and is relatively low commitment. But if you’re looking for more impact, think about changing up materials like using wallcovering or painted paneling.
Paint doesn’t have to be your only option to dress up your walls. Try a fun wallpaper, feature bold window treatments, or incorporate a patterned tapestry.
Color in the Kitchen!
Kitchens trends continue to show the trend of color through cabinetry paint colors and fun tile. Your once all-white kitchen now has the opportunity to transform into an exciting opportunity to test your design abilities!
Shades of green are a popular replacement for your typical white, gray, and beige color palette. Trends predict an emphasis on muted shades like olive, fern, and sage. The green is an excellent balance to all your classic kitchen elements, such as the white marble backsplash and neutral white wall. It creates uniqueness in your kitchen and an elevated but trendy element.
Want to elevate your already existing white cabinets? Adding a pop of color to your backsplash can be the perfect way to showcase your style. The honeycomb pattern and navy color create a focal point in your kitchen to elevate a classic white kitchen. Using the same color in other decor items, such rugs can balance and tie together the entire look.
Refresh Your Home Decor
Adding a pop of color doesn’t need to be a huge undertaking. Refreshing your home decor can quickly elevate a room or space without much effort or leg work. For an easy refresh, opt for a colorful rug, choose bright accessories, incorporate flowers and plants, and get artistic.
The bright red and pink hues and patterns add some interest underfoot and accentuate the warm chestnut-stained hardwood floors. It also creates dimension to the bedroom.
The greenery from the flowers adds an organic element to the space and allows you to play around with your space and where you want to incorporate a pop of color.
Colored accessories add an impactful but non-permanent option to add a pop of color to your space. The colorful candles and coffee table books in this living space make a bold statement with the natural wood textures and furniture. The artwork ties into the bold accessories and creates a cohesive look.
Add Character to Your Architecture
Make your mark on your home and add a little personality by taking a color you like and adding it to an architectural feature in your home. It will showcase your style and create a unique feature in your home. Adding a pop of color to your front door, all of your interior doors, or even your mailbox!
Ready to Dive In?
If you’re unsure how to add color to your space – we’re here to help! An interior designer and contractor can help you reimagine your space, no matter how little or large the project may be. Whether you’re interested in bringing more color to your space with a new paint color or adding an architectural feature, a HomeSquare Professional is here for you and your home needs. Set up your free consultation today to get started!
Genesis Aquino
Genesis Aquino is a freelance home and lifestyle blogger and marketing specialist in Fairfield County, Connecticut.