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Interesting Ways to Infuse Color

Cathy Hobbs

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July 2, 2026

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Design Insights

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.

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