Great DIY guide from Buzzfeed.com on how to add color to a room.
1. COLORBLOCK BOOKSHELVES
Organize your shelves by hue. Solid bright throw pillows on a white couch are a nice touch as well.
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2. BRIGHTEN PHOTO FRAMES
Eclectic Living Homes outlines several inexpensive ways to color block. For instance, backing frames with colorful construction paper is a simple but striking way to add a touch of brightness.
3. HANG A STATEMENT PAINTING
One striking piece of wall decor can be all you need to color up a room. Coordinate room decor around its hues, but keep it simple, as in this image by Marili Forastieri.
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4. USE TINT TRIOS
Follow this example from Tobi Fairley Interior Designs; pick your favorite three colors and stick with those. Cool abstract artwork and a funky carpet pull it all together.
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5. MAXIMIZE CONTRAST
Combine a bright and a neutral hue for eye-catching contrast. Funky Bear Decor has gathered several examples of the unusual combination of gray and yellow.
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6. COLOR YOUR CABINETS
Individually colored kitchen cabinets in an otherwise pristine interior are both playful and minimalist. The Tao of Dana has several tips for beginner color enthusiasts.
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7. KEEP IT COOL
Living Design Home shows the effectiveness of focusing on a particular palette. Shades of blue and green keep your color scheme calming.
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8. ADD A TOUCH OF FANTASY
Paper lanterns and patterned pillows create an oriental vibe. Check out several other bright and cheery living rooms on Naura Home Design.
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9. PICK A FAVORITE
Yes, you can focus on a single hue without going overboard, as evidenced by the collection of amazing purple rooms from Curbly. Purple walls, a pillow, and a vase are just enough, and go well with more muted artwork.
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10. WHITE OUT YOUR BATHROOM
Let your colorful bathroom accessories take center stage against a white backdrop.
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11. PLAY WITH PATTERNS
Stripes and florals can go together if you stick to similar shades. 79 Ideas shows you how to liven up a white room with textiles.
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12. FOCUS ON THE FLOOR
This awesome, abstract rug– like this one by Sonya Winner– is all the color you need.
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13. TRY FARMHOUSE CHIC
Wooden cabinets and muted tones help offset the bright orange wall in this room, but the funky cow painting brings it all together.
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14. MIX WORK AND PLAY
Don’t forget your office space. Bright walls, lamps, and notebooks will keep you from snoozing off at your desk.
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15. GO RETRO IN THE KITCHEN
Combine a vintage-inspired pink refrigerator, colorful tiles, and bright chairs for an old-school but upbeat design, as in this kitchen by Astleford Interiors.
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Regards, Mommy Hannah Damia & Ariq Emir