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HOME DÉCOR 101:

Decorating with
BOLD

COLORS

rom dark and moody to vibrant and bold, colorful design is gaining favor
Famong homeowners ditching safe, neutral palettes to create more daring,
dramatic spaces.
Decorating with deeply saturated colors can be intimidating. Explore
these ideas to welcome more bold colors into your home and create inviting Illuminatecolorwithnaturallight
spaces for living and entertaining. When decorating with statement colors, remember that lighting can
make a significant difference in the overall aesthetic. In addition to lighting
Wallsofcolor fixtures, be sure to incorporate plenty of natural light to bring out the best in
Say goodbye to beige and embrace the bold color trend by enhancing walls those bold hues.
with hues that make a statement. The trick is to avoid making colors so loud To bring natural light deeper into the space, consider skylights as an
that the space loses its stylish appeal. Bold doesn’t necessarily mean bright, so option with a solution such as Velux No Leak Solar Powered Fresh Air
look for muted variations of the shades you prefer. Also remember that when it Skylights, which can bathe the space in natural light and open to bring
comes to design, there is such a thing as too much. If painting all the walls in in fresh air. Another smart way to capture natural light is by installing an
a space will close it in or make it feel lost in the dark, try adding color in more option like Sun Tunnel skylights. With their low-profile design, they create
subtle ways, such as an accent wall (or two), or painting the ceiling as your a sleek appearance, and installation is also quick and easy. Learn more at
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rooms, where the bold look is less likely to be overwhelming.
Boldfurnishings
An often overlooked but essential component of design is the furniture.
Creating a colorful, inviting room doesn’t stop with the walls and floors; what’s
in the room can bring the colors to life. Think of the space and all its contents,
not just the architectural components, as your canvas for creating the space
you envision. If you’re hesitant to invest in a pricy couch in a trendy hue, a
compromise might come in the form of a richly colored accent table or chair.
Creativecabinetry
Traditional wood grain cabinetry sometimes gives way to far more
creative color schemes in kitchens and bathrooms. While white is still a
popular choice, and can even be considered bold in the right setting, true
color on cabinets is also gaining traction among homeowners. With the
right backsplash, countertops and flooring, you can safely install cabinets in
a uniform color throughout the kitchen, but another on-trend option is to
reserve the color for an island base or just one wall of cabinets.

Fabricwithflair
Textiles provide nearly unlimited options to balance a bold design. Using
lighter fabrics for elements such as draperies, upholstery, rugs and decorative
pillows can soften the feel of a room with bold tones. Look for subtle patterns
that pull in hints of the deeper hue to bring the look together, or simply
coordinate shades from complementary color families.
UnexpectedPopsofColor
Designers often talk about adding pops of color to bring together a palette, but
there are no real rules about where those color enhancements can or should be.
Introducing vibrant color in unexpected places can be an especially impactful
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