Blocks of Color Shout Confidence and Style
Add fun and dimension to a room with fearless blocks of color
Color blocking is often used in fashion to create dynamic ensembles that exude confidence and great style. When the trend is transferred to home décor, the results can be equally enticing. Blocks of colors can also refresh your home, bringing energy and positivism. Study colors and choose the ones you think will work together while creating the feeling of separate areas. Read on for ideas for using shots of color beautifully in your living spaces.
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Green and blue make walls shine in this dining room, separating the area and adding balance. Work with shades that complement each other, located either near or opposite each other on the color wheel.
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| One of the great things about color blocking is that you can implement as many or as few colors as you want. Here, a rich violet shade is used on a feature wall in the living room and on furniture. A block of gray separates two blocks of violet. |
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| Storage areas are infused with splashes of color for a color blocking theme that pulls the wall color into a mix of shelving backgrounds. There are a lot of colors here, but they balance and complement each other. |
Color blocking can be done with subtler shades too. In this bedroom, a painting adds the blocking effect when placed on top of a solid-color wall. The two neutral shades work well together. If colors are becoming too bright during your project, throw some neutrals into the mix.
by Kelly Porter
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Experiment with colors that appeal to you and see if you can come up with a specific color palette. Try to match the unmatchable and use accessories to unite the shades. In this home, the painting on the right contains a blue hue that makes the neighboring wall more appealing. Remember, color blocking needs to make sense.
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by Chris Snook
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| Define an area with a block of color. This TV set takes center stage with a bright background color. Pillows and wall decorations add more color blocking. Again, the trick is to find a combination of colors and back them up with accessories. |
Color blocking can be done with paint, artworks and even books. Color code objects and create a color-blocked library.
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| If painting the walls in bright colors is not your thing, you can apply color blocking with a rug. This room is completely neutral and allows the colorful rug to stand out. |
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| This twist on color blocking adds unexpected fun to the room. Green and blue work very well, and the white lettering creates a great contrast. The good thing about this concept is that it allows change. Maybe this kid will be into baseball next year. More: Decorate Your Home With Color That Makes You Smile |
Comments
Bright Bold and Beautiful I love this idea! The brighter the color, the better too!!
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klmeenan I love bright colors. It makes me instantly happy when I walk into the room!
20 months ago · Like
herzleinmild Great idea book! I love all those bright colors.
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