Artwork is often viewed as the most obvious way to add color to a room, while it is one of the easiest, there are several subtle ways to make an impact and infuse color into a home. Enter accessories, accents, textiles and even greenery. In a home, it can often be the small details that make a big impact. Looking for ways to infuse color into your home? Here are some Design Recipes color hacks.
Accessories
From vases to figurines and bowls, accessories can be a key design element to add color to a space.
Area Rugs
Designers often suggest choosing a rug in a room first, for either design or color inspiration or last to tie the colors of a space together.
Books
Books are often displayed as a design element and can used as way to bring a “pop” of color into a space.
Textiles
From drapery to toss pillows and throws. Textiles are a wonderful way to introduce both color and texture to a space.
Artwork
Artwork is typically one of the easiest ways to bring layers of color into a space, especially when it comes to large, bold canvases.
Furniture
Upholstered furniture in solid, rich color can help to anchor a space and create an instant focal point.
Greenery and florals
From trees, to blooms and plants, greenery is a way to introduce not only healthy design into a space, but also color and texture.
Books can be used to bring in elements of color.
Colorful artwork helps to add dimension and texture to otherwise neutral hallways.
Coordinating a textile such as a toss pillow with artwork creates a sense of cohesion.
Books and artwork add bursts of color in an unexpected way.