How to Use Color Creatively in Your Home Decor
How to Use Color Creatively in Your Home Decor
Color brings life, vibrancy, and warmth to any space, turning a house into a home. However, painting walls isn't the only way to infuse color into your living spaces. While neutral wall colors are more in-style at the moment, color is making a comeback. Many designers note that shades of greens and blues are being considered “neutrals” and bolder colors are becoming more popular this year.
If you’re not ready to commit to a bold color on every wall, that’s okay! There are some other aspects of your home that can become a color focal point in your interior design without overwhelming your space.
Below, we'll explore creative ways to use color with paint and in your home decor, from the mudroom to the doors!
Mudrooms
The mudroom is often overlooked when it comes to decor, but it's the perfect place to inject some fun and personality. Consider painting storage cubbies or benches in bold, playful colors like turquoise, baby blue, or sunny yellow.
Other ways to add color to your mudroom include accessorizing the space with colorful baskets, hooks, and artwork. Not only will this brighten up the space, but it'll also make mundane tasks like putting away shoes and bags a little more enjoyable.
Woodwork
Wainscoting and Paneling
Wainscoting and paneling add architectural interest to any room. Painting the wainscoting or paneling a color other than white or off-white can make a bold statement. Choose a color that complements the rest of the room's decor but adds a pop of personality.
Or base your room’s decor on the color you choose! For instance, if your living room is mostly neutral, consider painting the wainscoting a rich navy blue or emerald green for a touch of drama. Another great, and under-utilized, pairing is painted wainscoting and wallpaper on the wall above.
Beadboard & Board and Batten Walls
Beadboard and board and batten walls are types of wainscoting that go further up the wall than regular wainscoting and paneling. Bead boards and board and batten walls offer an opportunity to play with color and even more texture than wainscoting and paneling.
If you have white or off-white walls, painting these wood accents a soft color, such as slate blue or sage, will make them stand out against the neutral color. Another option if you have slightly tinted walls, such as beige, painting the wood accents a warm coral or soft orange can add warmth and energy to the space, while still keeping in a similar color family to the beige.
Ace Hardware Painting Pro Tip: For a professional finish, use a small brush to paint the edges and corners, and a roller for the larger areas.
Doors & Trim
Doors
Your interior doors are another opportunity to introduce color into your home decor. Whether it's the pantry door in the kitchen or the bedroom doors down the hallway, painting them in fun, unexpected colors can instantly elevate the space.
Match the door color to another color that is highlighted in the decor of that area. For example, if your guest bedroom has mainly green hues, try a deeper shade of green to complement the room. Or go for a contrasting color such as magenta to make the door pop against the green.
Trim
The trim in your home doesn't have to be white or beige! (Take a deep breath and read that again.) Painting your trim a color other than white or beige can add a modern twist to traditional decor. Try painting the baseboards, crown molding, and door frames in a deep charcoal gray or a rich chocolate brown for a sophisticated look that still packs a punch.
Ace Hardware Painting Pro Tip: When painting trim and doors, be sure to clean and sand the surfaces beforehand to ensure a smooth finish.
Adding color to your home doesn't have to be limited to painting walls. By thinking outside the box and getting creative with your decor, you can infuse every room with personality and style. Whether it's painting the trim, doors, or even the bead boards, the possibilities are endless.
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