Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Add Color Without Paint







Put down the paintbrush! Add color to your home with these clever ideas for bold accents, bright fabrics, and unexpected furniture. Whether you're looking for no-fuss color looks or following the rules in rental, these ideas will fill your space with style.









Panels that Pop

See your windows in a whole new light. Window treatments provide a striking swath of color without the use of paint and create a focal point for your room. Mount curtain panels on the wall, near the ceiling, with the bottoms brushing the floor for a dramatic, colorful look. Experiment with different patterns, color combinations, and treatment styles to find which style works best with your windows.




Mix It Up

Throw pillows are a simple way to add a splash of color and comfort to any room. Mix and match patterns and solids to create a dynamic contrast. Combining colors that are direct opposites on the color wheel intensifies their impact.

Picture Perfect

Add color and flair to a lackluster wall with mirror and picture frames. For a simple project, spray-paint a collection of mismatched frames. Choose all one shade or hang a variety of hues together. Add a colorful mat to your photo frames for an extra flash of color. Combine an assortment of sizes and shapes in an arrangement that spices up your wall space.


Shades of Light

Give your room personality with a colorful lampshade. A bold base can add a shapely design element, while dressing up a dull lampshade is an easy project that gives a big burst of color.


Add Color with Accessories

Disperse colorful accessories throughout your home for pops of color. Arrange accent pieces in each space to incorporate hues that embolden your space with personality.

Accent with Nature

Flowers are a fun way to bring color and life into a room. Fresh blossoms provide a space with color, texture, and scent. Refresh your arrangements by regularly pairing fresh blooms with shapely vases.


Refresh with Vibrant Furnishings

Change a room from blah to bold by adding lively furnishings. Neutral walls serve as a background for vibrant colored chairs. But limit the number of bright furnishings to maximize the color's impact in the space.

Add Personality and Pattern

Add a punch of color with a wing chair upholstered in a playful stripe. The pattern adds visual freshness and vitality to the room's décor.

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