Keeping the Castle

50 Ways to Bring Color Into Your Home

by Maricar on August 27th, 2007

What’s your favorite color? Do you sometimes wish you could break out from your usual palette and try something new, but don’t know how?

From the simple to the luxurious, I’ve got 50 ways to add color to your home:

1. The most basic way to change the color of a room is of course to paint it. You can go with any color you want. Beiges and whites are not the only choices for wall color. You can go green, blue, yellow, red and everything in between! Now, on to the 49 other ways to add color to your home.

2. Throw pillows, like these ones from Pillow Decor, are simple and easy options without having to redo an entire room.

3. Window curtains and drapes brighten any space (via Pottery Barn ).

4. Turn your water blue with the Faucet Light .

5. Fresh flowers, in any hue, are always welcome.

6. Crystal vases add a touch of elegance. (via Waterford)

7. One chair in a bold but well-chosen color packs a statement. Coordinate it with smaller portions of the same color elsewhere in the room.

8. Hang a colorful painting in your living room.

9. Set the mood with light and color. Options range from inexpensive lava lights, mood clocks, to full-on wall systems .

10. Whether you’re building a new kitchen or just updating your old one, consider appliances , like the TurboChef Speedcook Oven, that come in a range of colors. You can also install colored panels to your existing appliances. Check this site for ideas.

11. Add area rugs in bold patterns and colors to update the look of any room.

12. Color-code your calendar for each family member using colored Sharpies .

13. Magnetic clips are great for keeping invitations and various reminders on your refrigerator.

14. Don’t forget that your carpet is literally the base upon which your room’s decor rests. Pick a color carefully, or if you can’t find the right shade, use a custom dyeing service. Click here for tips.

15. Make a great first impression with a front door that says “Welcome” in your favorite color.

16. Dress up your windows with brightly colored shutters .

17. Wallpaper is also a good option, if you don’t want to paint.

18. Install a chair rail and matching crown molding to add color to walls without painting them.

19. Ceiling fans can be colored too! This Pinwheel-themed model is great for children’s rooms. If you want something a little less colorful, there are other options (via Ceilingfan.com )

20. Storage bins and shelves are a great way to add splashes of color and get your stuff organized. (via Amazon)

21. Instead of replacing your living room set, you can add an ottoman in a complementary color to freshen the look of the entire space. (via Ottomans )

22. Even the mudroom doesn’t have to be boring. Benches and shelves now come in colors other than walnut, white and black.

23. Get funky with these wall hooks, from GenericGifts .

24. Whether they’re antique, hand-blown, or found objects, colored bottles make a cool display on a shelf.

25. Make your own poster from your kids’ artwork, at Zsquaredgraphics.com .

26. Silk plants and flowers function almost like the real thing without the added task of watering and fertilizing.

27. Dinnerware, like these Provence Dinner Plates, perk up even a simple meal and table setting. (via Amazon)

28. If you don’t want to have multi-colored plates, you can still have small splashes of color in your kitchen with items like these sengWare ramekins and casserole sets. You can choose colors like pomello, pistachio, heaven, tangerina and pimento. It’s like a fiesta every time you cook! (via Amazon)

29. Set a basket of fresh fruit on your kitchen counter or dining table for a healthy snack option. Pick a selection with different colors and use them as a centerpiece.

30. Pots and pans, like those from Le Creuset come in a range of colors.

31. Of course, I can’t miss mentioning the KitchenAid mixers. Look for color options when you buy small appliances.

32. The bathroom won’t look ordinary with these themed shower curtains. (via Shower Curtains)

33. We don’t have to vacuum with the boring equipment of yesteryears. The Dirt Devil KONE Hand-vac has a modern design and comes in cool colors. It doesn’t even look like a vacuum at all!

34. Another way of changing the color of your living room without buying new furniture is using slipcovers. You can buy one for practically any type of chair or sofa you own.

35. Keep a basket of colorful flipflops by the front door for your guests to use.

36. Colored bathtubs, anyone? The good thing is, you don’t have to buy a new one. Kits for refinishing/coloring bathtubs are available. Check this and this.

37. Change the look of your kitchen by changing one thing, the color of your cabinets. Find more information here and here. (via Better Homes and Gardens)

38. Among the more unusual ways I’ve found to bring color to your home are these colored doorknobs at FabulousKnobs. They’re either made of glass or brass in many beautiful designs.

39. If you sew, quilts are an fun way to personalize your home with fabulous colors and designs.

40. Find a hamper in a color your kid likes and he may just be encouraged to put his dirty clothes in there.

41. If you’re feeling up to it, consider repainting the outside of your home to make it stand out from the rest of the houses in your neighborhood.

42. Use Post-it notes in different colors for your reminders and notes to family members.

43. Indoor plants don’t have to be all green. Get some with colorful foliage or flowers.

44. If you have a big room and want to visually break it up, try Japanese screens. They’re decorative and easy to remove and store.

45. Scented candles are not just for scents. Chosen carefully, they can add just the right touch of color to a table arrangement or display.

46. Pleated window shades like these by Hunter Douglas are simple ways to add color without the frills of traditional curtains.

47. Go beyond glass and chrome with colored chandeliers, in either modern or traditional designs. (via Lamps USA)

48. Install stained glass in your doors and windows. (via Thermatru)

49. Frame some of your family’s color photographs to hang on a wall.

50. Instead of using a plain mirror to open up a small space, try a mosaic mirror like this. Alternatively, a small collection of similar mirrors will draw the eye and brighten any corner. (via Handmadetables)

That’s it! 50 fabulous ways to brighten your home with color. For more information, visit the following sites:

Color personalities

Furnishing your home: color and design

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