Colour can be a scary thing, I get it. It took me years to brave adding darker shades to my home, as I thought it wouldn't work in my small and dimly-lit rooms. However, since biting the bullet and adding something darker than off-white to my walls, I've not looked back. And while I'm never going to be turning to the dark side completely, I do love the pops of colour that have since appeared in almost every room of my home. Some through paint, and some through accessories, there's always lots of ways you can add colour to any space, so keep reading for my top tips for adding colour to your home...
Add bold colour in small doses
Exactly how I've approached adding colour to my home - in small doses. I started with my downstairs toilet, where I panelled the bottom half of the wall, choosing a dark grey for the top half. I love the fact that this little space is now really bold, and always gets a big reaction from guests when they open the door. By going for white on the bottom half of the wall, the dark shade is broken up, adds character, avoiding making this small space (with no natural light!) looking dingy.
Colour blocking
Another great way to get into using colour is my favourite - colour blocking. Use bold shades to create zones within a room, and therefore add some real character. The best part? You can always paint over again if you change your mind. My first foray into colour blocking is the yellow arch above my desk, and I've since added some pink scallops in the nursery too. Both have enabled me to add some bolder tones without losing the light, freshness that the white brings to the rooms.
Dark doesn't have to mean dingy
Use bright tones to contrast dark walls
When choosing accessories like lamps or side tables, go for brighter-coloured materials such as brass which will pop against the deep walls. Soft lighting in darker corners will open up the space, and add additional warmth through a mixture of textures, such as raw wood or wicker for example.
Choose colourful decor rather than paint
Painting the walls not an option? You can always add colour through the decor you choose instead. Pieces of furniture or soft furnishings in bright shades will pop against neutral walls - choose a brightly coloured armchair or a gallery wall of bold prints. My living room is the one space in my home that is still very neutral in nature. However, to avoid it looking too washed out, I've gone with darker tones through black and brown, which really work to pull the scheme together.
Do you like colour in your home, or are you more of a neutral fan?
Thanks for reading,
Sam Xx
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