So, let’s think outside that beige box! Take a look at the room you would like to add a “Pop” (I hate it when I use cliché terms like this!) of color…frequently, it will be the room in which we spend the most time…such as the living or family room. Ask, what color will enhance your furnishings and accessories? Really pay attention to the “color” you repeat the most often in your room. In my case…that color would be burgundy, it is in my throw pillows, candles and artwork…I think I really love burgundy! My next questions would be…do I love this color enough and do I have the courage to go with such a bold color? In my case, that would be a yes! My theory is, really and truly it is just paint! If, afterwards, it’s discovered it was a huge mistake…don’t panic…paint over it!!! I have actually had to do this recently, my son and I painted his daughter’s room a “soft” green…then we discovered it wasn’t so soft. Oops! So, we repainted it a lovely yellow…problem solved.
It‘s time to determine which wall or walls to paint. Hmmm…this could be a challenge, because the wall/walls chosen will be the focal point in the room. The decision to paint 1 versus 2 walls in a room depends on a couple of thoughts…is it a dramatic effect desired (1 wall), or is the aspiration to “accent” all the tones in the room? This decision will also depend on the size of the room. For example…my personal preference in a large space, such as a Family Room, is to choose 2 walls that are connected. Especially if the room has high ceilings…it can handle a bold color statement. In a large room…to my eye, if only 1 wall has an accent color its like a postage stamp on a white envelope, it will pop out, but does it look like it belongs there? The goal is for the accent color to look like it belongs with the rest of the room, not just a “pop” of color. However, in a smaller room such as the master bedroom…1 accent wall may be a better decision. Again…it all goes back to what the desired effect is! I‘ll let you in on something, in one of my homes, I painted all 4 of my bedroom walls burgundy...loved it!!
As a side note, I prefer keeping the baseboards and ceilings an off white, this gives a crisp look to the room. Swiss Coffee is my white of choice.
I have much more to share on this subject, but I am going to save it for the next blog. I hope this will inspire you to add some color in your own home. Now to decide on what color that will be?! Check back next week when I continue my mission of helping you create a home...where Design meets your LifeStyle.
Talk soon, Laura