The thought of adding color in a home can bring out fear in some people. Yes, color changes things, but it bringing it into your home doesn’t have to be a scary experience. Whatever your fear is a poor choice, of tiring too quickly, etc you can overcome it! Here are some tips to get you started on conquering your fear of color.
- Keep the foundation neutral. Once you find a color you absolutely love, it doesn’t mean you should rush out get something in that shade especially if it’s something big. Large furnishings in color can lead to regret if purchased hastily. Instead, opt for keeping large-scale items like furniture, flooring, window treatments and walls neutral. Neutrals serve as a great backdrop to highlight smaller, colorful items and save you from costly changes if you grow tired of the color.
- Go soft, not bold. Say you found a color you love but are scared it might be “too much.†If that’s the case, find its muted counterpart. Instead of that bold blue, find a softer shade of it, or add a pattern that has a touch of the color in it. You don’t have to use that exact color. Even a muted version of it can be just as beautiful.
- Follow the 60-30-10 rule. A great way to keep from feeling overwhelmed by a color is to adhere to the 60-30-10 rule, which is 60% of a dominant color, 30% of a secondary color and 10% of an accent color. In regards to decorating, this essentially means 60% of the room’s color is the walls, 30% is the upholstery and 10% is accent pieces.
- Accessorize in color. A great place to start incorporating color is to do so with accessories. Accent pillows, throws, baskets, vases, bottles, wall decor, candles, picture frames, and plants can be found in several colors at an inexpensive cost. Not only is it an easy way to bring in color, it’s much easier to change them out when a new color you love comes along.
Whenever you do pick a color for your space, be sure to use it throughout the area. A common mistake is color only being used once or only in one area of the room. Repeating the color consistently throughout the space will make it seem as though there’s a purpose in your decorating.
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