Decorating Tips - How to Use Color

ColorDecorating
Written By Susan Newberry

Do you live in a space with white walls?  Are you bored?  Color is the easiest way to bring life to a room.  And it's also one of the cheapest!  Thank about it - how much is a can of paint these days? $20, $30, $40.  It depends on the brand you buy. 

So how do you choose color?  Coco Chanel once said "The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you." But does that apply to our homes? Of course it does!

Start by looking at the colors that you wear? Do you like color or is a neutral palette more to your liking?  Well start there.  If you find yourself drawn to color ask yourself, are they bright colors or soft colors?  Which hues make you feel happy, relaxed, and at peace?

I've put together a collection of rooms I found on Pinterest and bhg.com.  Enjoy!

Can't paint the walls? No problem.
Add color to your space through accessories.
 

Add color to white bedding.
 

Pastel colors for a feminine bedroom

 
Prefer a more neutral palette?
 
 
 
Neutral Plus adds subtle color to a neutral space.
 
 
Black and white doesn't have to be boring.
 
 
 
Love color? Go Bold.
 
 
 
So whatever you decide, don't be afraid of color.  Remember it's only paint!
 
Until next time...
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 

 
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Susan Newberry

Hi, I’m Susan! I’ve spent the last 10 years building my online company. I’ve always loved everything to do with design. In fact, after raising my kids, I decided to go to school and get my degree in Interior Design. While running my own interior design company, I started teaching and found that teaching was what I really loved. Combine that with Interior Design and well, you could say I was on cloud nine. I always loved the technical side of design which led me to graphic design and after studying graphic design, I was encouraged to open an Etsy shop to sell some of my creations. With my attention to detail and being somewhat of a perfectionist, graphic design made perfect sense. In December of 2018, I decided to retire from teaching and devote myself full time to my business and I haven’t looked back since! I love designing art for the home and would love to create something special for you.

It’s true what they say, “Love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life.”

https://www.susannewberrydesigns.com/
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