Do you have the renovation bug and want to change-up your interiors? Maybe you’ve just moved into a new place and want to transform it from house to home by redecorating a bit? Adding colour into your home is a great way to uplift your interiors and, with the right colours, you can create the perfect family atmosphere. But the question is how to add colour into your home without it feeling overwhelming?
When you add colour to your home, you would be surprised by how much it impacts interiors and, in turn, the overall mood of those inside the room. Don’t believe me? Have you ever felt more relaxed after being in a light, neutral room? Or perhaps more positive after being in a colourful and vibrant room? Colour can evoke certain emotions and moods, so choosing both the right colours and the perfect way to add these colours into your home is essential.
Ways to add colour into your home
Get the paintbrush out
The Handy Squad, London handyman business, published an article on Easy ways to add colour into your home, where they mention that “the easiest way to give your home a colour update is by painting it in a different colour.” And they are not wrong! You can choose to paint the whole room one colour, simply paint an accent wall or give a coat of paint to forgotten areas of a room, such as a bookcase or chest of drawers.
Bring nature inside
If you don’t have time for large redecorations or maybe don’t feel confident with your painting skills, adding indoor plants around your home is a great way to add some green hues into your interiors. Green tones stimulate balance and growth in colour psychology. As Liv For Interiors mentions in this article, this colour combines the optimism of yellow and the invigorating quality of blue, being perfect for any room.
Play with lighting
With colour-changing lighting, you can easily create different moods in various rooms. Need some extra creativity in your office? Add some purple LED lights. For some optimism and instinct, add some orange lighting. Having a romantic dinner with your partner? Pink hues are the way to go. Be careful with red tones because the Science of People says that your personality can also change your opinions of colours, so some people might see red as passion, but others might link it to rage and hostility
Think of the details
Adding art on your walls, choosing colourful cushions and placing other décor accessories around your home are great ways to add colour into neutral spaces.
Don’t forget your windows
Swap those neutral-coloured blinds and curtains for some colourful ones to make your interiors that bit more special. Light blue hues will give a sense of tranquillity and calmness and deep blue tones boast confidence, loyalty and peace – both great options to frame your windows.
Love these ideas on how to add colour into your home? Let us know which of the above you’d like to try.
