How to Add a Splash of Color to Any and All Rooms ...

By Lyndsie

How to Add a Splash of Color to Any and All Rooms ...

Adding color can be tricky because you don't want to choose a gaudy, glaring hue or overwhelm the eye with something far too blinding. Fortunately, there are all sorts of ways to add an eye-catching splash of color to any space, from living room to dining room to bathroom. You can add freshness to small rooms or even make large rooms look cozier.

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Keep It Varied

Keep It Varied Add your color subtly, especially if you don't want to go overboard or draw the eye to one particular place. A few picture frames, colorful flow pillows, and a single bold neutral – in this case, the rug – are all you need.

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Try a Table

Try a Table A functional table in a fun color is a fabulous way to add some brightness to your neutral room. It adds a lovely freshness in small spaces, too.

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Seriously, Don't Underestimate the Power of Throw Pillows

Seriously, Don't Underestimate the Power of Throw Pillows I say that as someone with a 4:1 ratio of throw pillows to seats. Heather and I have a problem with pillowcases. By the way, you can buy affordable but adorable cases to cover your current pillows.

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Can't Go Wrong with Curtains

Can't Go Wrong with Curtains Oooh, that's a lovely color, too.

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Bust out Some Saucy Stools

Bust out Some Saucy Stools These are so retro! I kind of want them, but in orange.

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Go All out with Statement Furniture

Go All out with Statement Furniture This is a huge statement, though. You don't necessarily need a big yellow couch – unless that's your thing.

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Mix up Your Patterns

Mix up Your Patterns This can be done well, even if you choose bold patterns, you just have to be careful.

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Add Color to the Kitchen

Add Color to the Kitchen This is the cutest kitchen table!

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Always Choose a Statement-maker

Always Choose a Statement-maker A patchwork rug? Yes, please!

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Keep It Cohesive

Keep It Cohesive See how the flowers match the pink in the pillows? And again, a bold neutral pattern never hurts.

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Oh, This is Precious

Oh, This is Precious I have a thing for turquoise and I love the addition of pink here! I might have to copy this somewhere in the house.

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Add Accentuating Touches

Add Accentuating Touches The book, the pillow, that pretty wreath – perfection!

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Pick a Softer Pop

Pick a Softer Pop It's not all about turquoise, lime green, and hot pink. A pretty peach mixed with copper looks just lovely.

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Another Example of Making a Big Statement

Another Example of Making a Big Statement There's something kind of lush and decadent about this couch, though.

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Get Creative with an Accent Wall

Get Creative with an Accent Wall Painstaking, but worth it.

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Bring Color to the Bedroom

Bring Color to the Bedroom A night table or knickknack can add some dazzle without overwhelming your sanctuary.

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Say It with Art

Say It with Art Of all kinds.

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