Play With a Pop of Color

Picking a Palette

There are no rules when deciding how to add color to home decor, but exploring popular color palettes being used by other homeowners can help you add color to your home with confidence.

When it comes to palette popularity, neutral tones are an ever-present staple, with earthy light browns on the rise, and gray remaining a favorite go-to. But neutrals are fading into the background as more and more homeowners are choosing dazzling over drab, favoring a flair for the dramatic, and fearlessly bringing bright colors and more playful palettes into the home.

For accents, go bold. Just a little bit of crimson can add eye-catching energy, while garnishing a room with garden-inspired greens and yellows can be a breath of fresh air. 

Get Rolling

When trying to decide how to make your home more colorful, choosing what to paint can be just as important as choosing a color. In the kitchen, painting the walls and cabinets the same color makes a bold impression. Or, if you’re not quite ready to commit to one color for an entire room, pick one wall and paint it a different color than the others. This small accent wall can change the mood of the entire space. 

If you live in a rental space where modifications are limited, or if you already like the color of your walls, simply painting the inside of one of your bookshelves a bright color can give you the expressive effect you’re craving.

Tile Style

From earthy stone to sleek glass, with tile, the possibilities for color, pattern and texture are endless. Plus, while it offers a range of colorful combinations like you’d get from paint or wallpaper, the glazing that gives most tiles such vibrant color makes even the brightest colors feel even brighter. 

Beyond color, large rectangular tiles can give big spaces a strong linear structure, while small, vintage hex tiles are a great way to add visual interest to compact areas like a half-bath. You can also alternate tile colors to create subtle stripes and playful patterns. 

For small rooms, applying tiles horizontally can trick your eyes and make the room look bigger, while vertical tiles make the space feel taller.

Pattern Perfection

If the idea of wallpaper reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen, you’re in for a surprise. Wallpaper is back, and it now comes with a variety of stylish prints, from classical curves to contemporary clean lines. It’s a perfect way to add a burst of bright color and beautiful patterns to any room.

Adding Accents

Wondering how to add color to your kitchen without paint, or want to add color to a white bathroom? The answer is accents. Beauty is in the details, and the subtle addition of color can have a dramatic effect. 

On walls and shelves, fresh flowers and expressive artwork add color effortlessly. In the kitchen, let your cookware and linens add the interest you seek. And for larger living spaces, try new window treatments, area rugs, furniture and light fixtures to get your color fix.

From a simple bathroom refresh, to breathing new life into your living room, playing with pops of color can turn familiar places into your favorite spaces, and help you fall in love with where you live all over again.