Want to add color to your space but unsure where to start? The number one concern designers hear when homeowners consider adding color to their space is the fear of adding too much color and overpowering the design. Fear not, for there are endless options and cool new ways to introduce color into your rooms.
An insider’s tip for upping the color-amplitude of a space is to make it easy to switch out colors seasonally or to achieve a complete new look and feel. Here are four quick and simple ways to add a punch of color to your space without spending a day painting the walls!
Accent furniture presents the perfect opportunity to introduce bold and vibrant colors that you may otherwise shy away from putting onto entire walls. Consider painting the inside of a bookcase. It gives you the opportunity to go bold with a color or complement tones of similar hues in your space.
Accessories add a special flair and extra detail to any space similar to the way jewelry does in a high-fashion outfit. An often neglected yet truly functional and clever accessory for adding splashes of color is the trusted stack of books and magazines. Try displaying magazines and books with colorful covers. Many home decor magazines have the ideal colorful jackets for showcasing in your room. You can also use creative display racks to hang on the walls or use storage bins to show off the glossy covers of color.
It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, it can also be worth a thousand opportunities to add color to your space! When it comes to beautiful wall decor, pictures are the top choice to add interest and vibrance. Wall art, personal photographs and abstract images offer up an easy avenue for adding in your favorite accent color. Why stop at focusing on only the artwork? Use color mattes in your picture frames, and instead of just hanging them on the walls, you can dress up a desk, coffee table, bookcase or kitchen countertop with these easy breezy design jewels!
What better way is there to add comfort, color and warmth to a room than with cozy blankets? Every room can use a soft colorful blanket! They are an essential element in any inviting space. Not only do they cozy up the room, but they are also perfect for adding waves of luscious color and patterns. Get creative by using a ladder propped up on a wall, or use baskets to casually arrange them near a comfy chair. You could also find assorted hooks or antique doorknobs to hang them on a wall.
When it’s all said and done, color is the one element of design that can easily and creatively be applied just about anywhere without overkill. Use these ideas to get you started on a colorful journey into a fresh new look. 
Tarsha S. Davis
Owner & Lead Designer of /stājd/
tarsha@stajd.com
