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How to Add Bold Color without Commitment (2 comments)
Holy Royal Purple. If you don't feel comfortable going for the permanent upholstery, try a throw and/or some fun pillows in this color.
by Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
A cornice box is another easy DIY project you can accomplish without major commitment.
by Tracy Murdock Allied ASID
I love this pink! If you don't want to invest in the upholstered bed, use wall color and bedding instead.
"Sweet Dreams" Bedroom
Notice that all of the pops of color here could easily be swapped out if you go through some sort of neutral Zen phase.
apartment therapy- eclectic kids
I have to say, I just love this raspberry chair. I think I might just commit to it. However, you can achieve a similar affect with a slipcover if you are unsure how long you'll be thinking pink.
by Pierce Allen
If I recall, this designer's name is Fern Galli, or something like that. This room from Domino is burned on my brain, and shows how you can liven things up with dramatic drapes (and a big deer...).
dominomag- green living room
This is a perfect blue. If you are trying to find it, you probably can't figure it out from a tiny paint swatch. Buy a small can and paint a big swath on the wall to be sure you love the shade.
PEACOCK HUES
The green on the right wall could be achieved with fabric canvases, or even fabric hanging from a pole.
by adi
Wall color aside, all of the accessories here could easily be swapped out for many different looks. The terracotta walls would look great with most colors, and having a neutral sofa makes the possibilities of rug/throw/pillow combos endless.
room shots swiped from dp
This is a great example of how one piece of art can give you all the color you need. If you're on a budget, you can achieve this look with a large canvas painted one color.
by Pepe Calderin
This is the same general idea as above, plus bold pink paint.
by Jill McGraw
With it's barely-off-white base, the accessories in this room could easily be swapped out when you're hankering for a new palette. Also, sometimes flowers like those alliums give you all the bold color you need.
by SHH - Spence, Harris, Hogan Associates
The entire feel of this room can be changed with a changing of the sheets. Minimal commitment to chartreuse or grape is required.
by HILIT
I suppose if you tire of the fuchsia on this rug, you could strategically cover it with furniture.
by SHH - Spence, Harris, Hogan Associates
You and this color are going to at least be engaged for this level of commitment to it.
by SHH - Spence, Harris, Hogan Associates
This doesn't really have anything to do with my how-to theme, I just love the colors.
by Pierce Allen
When you make a mini-commitment to dark paint like this, just remember you'll have to prime the heck out of it if you ever want a change.
by Pierce Allen
One simple piece of furniture is all this space needed to inject it with some shazam!
by Dana Cohen-Vishkin
I never would have thought to paint only the ceiling in a bold color in a million years. I like it.
by HILIT
This has a look that reminds me of one of my favorite designers, Luis Barragan. Don't forget to bring the bold outside.
by Mark English architects, AIA
Kim Johnson understands color theory. You might want to do a little reading on the subject before trying this at home. Or not.
Kim Johnson-Teal dressing room
This color combo is totally Olivia Newton John "Let's Get Physical" 80's, yet it looks really modern and beautiful here, so I just had to include it.
by SHH - Spence, Harris, Hogan Associates
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lara_jane says:
I want to eat this ideabook with a spoon. Delicious, every bite!
ihomestagers says:
I second that....I Love it!!!
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