When it comes to home decor and style, there’s no need to change the look and aesthetic you have thoughtfully created over the years just because there are new trends. Minor changes to versatile pieces can have just as much impact on a space’s overall look and feel as completely renovating the room. This year, many people are trying to incorporate bright colors and bold patterns into their home designs. If this sounds like a trend you can get on board with, it can be done quickly and effectively with just a few minor updates to your current look.
Here’s how to brighten your space with bold patterns and colors:
Use area rugs to lay down more color.
An area rug can completely change the look and feel of a room. When you layer area rugs, you’ll create more textures and depth in addition to adding more colors and patterns. Stage area rugs in complementary colors or mix and match different patterns to enhance your overall home design. And since this feature can easily and readily change, there is no need for modesty—go big and bold!
Reupholster existing pieces of furniture in brighter, bolder fabrics.
Rather than purchasing brand new pieces of furniture, you can update what you have by reupholstering it in solid or patterned fabrics. Think a sectional updated to a daring blush pink or a plain armchair transformed into a statement piece with a black and white bohemian print. Regardless of what you choose, wrapping your furniture in new colors or attention-grabbing prints will add vibrancy to your home decor and elevate your overall look.
Introduce colorful new throw pillows.
One of the easiest, most affordable ways to incorporate new colors and patterns into a design is through throw pillows. Right now, stylists are mixing and matching solids with bold patterns. Picture burnt orange pillows next to black and cream Mudcloth. Or warm brown pillows beside a striking Scandinavian print. No matter what you choose, adding new throws to your home decor is guaranteed to bring a burst of energy to your room.
Create a dramatic accent wall.
Creating an accent wall is a bold statement that you can tailor to meet any design aesthetic. Cover the walls in a bold, solid color like navy blue or rivulet green. Or, to command more of a presence, select a patterned wallpaper like black and white herringbone or a pattern of colorful geometric lines. Just remember to keep the rest of the room—large pieces of furniture, area rugs, staged decor—light and neutral, so the space has balance.
Add bold wall art.
Rather than covering an entire wall in a salient color or pattern, incorporate small touches of each through the wall art you hang. Alternatively, keep the art itself simple and use the picture frames around each piece to add dramatic colors, patterns, and shapes to your home decor. Since wall art is easily interchangeable, you’ll be able to make quick swaps when the next trend comes along.
Are you ready to add bold colors and patterns to your home? Contact us today at 248-906-9300 to schedule your complimentary in-home consultation. Let’s start creating something bright and beautiful!
