Having a stylish home that makes you smile every time you enter it is the dream, but does that mean you shouldn't ever play up with your design? We're, of course, talking about adding color! Sure, your sleek modern design style or edgy industrial flair looks excellent, but a dash of color wouldn't hurt!
But how should you add color to your design style — by investing in accent furniture or painting an accent wall? You might be surprised by the answer!
2023 Design Trends
Before we dive into which method is the right one, let's first explore the up-and-coming trends of the year!
- Personality-driven design is definitely in as more people shift away from neutral, perfect rooms and towards more cozy spaces.
- Art décor revival is making itself known with brighter colors, geometric patterns, and focus on symmetry!
- New color combos take the world by storm as organic tones and bold, exciting colors blend (like jewel-tone upholstery balanced with earthy walls).
- Patterned upholstery is rising as it displays a confident flair that creates unexpected focal points in the room.
- Functional artwork like rugs with pleasing patterns or designs adds character and brings a room together!
As you can see, there's no need to shy away from color — it's time to explore a new side of your style!
Should I invest in colorful furniture?
The love of color is in, but does that mean you should go all out with colorful furniture? That answer depends on how you're feeling. It's tempting to keep your main furniture like sofas, chairs, and tables neutral and add an accent wall, but you might be missing out and fully exploring your stylist depths!
Instead, you can start small by adding colorful décor items like throw pillows, colorful rugs, or other décor and see how it melds with your design style. If you love how the added color catches your eye, then feel free to explore with larger pieces like a bright green console table or a moody, navy sofa!
Is painting an accent wall too much?
If you do invest in colorful furniture, does that mean accent walls are out of the picture? Absolutely not! You can pull a bold contrasting color from one of your upholstered pieces in the room and add it to a prominent wall! The key is choosing a color that matches your color scheme.
Should I paint more than one wall?
The short answer is no, you shouldn't paint more than one wall. The longer answer is if all your walls are painted a similar color, you lose the "accent" part, which changes the tone of your room. However, you want to keep an eye on how the accent color you choose compliments the color of your other walls (usually neutral walls are best).
But if you want to go bolder with your wall colors, test them out thoroughly first!
How else can I add color to my interior design?
You might not think it, but there are plenty of ways to add color to your interior design besides accent furniture or colorful walls!
- Highlight existing features in the room with a colorful paint job (like the spindles on a staircase or repainting a bookcase).
- Reupholster the sofa or chairs with a new color.
- Curate a gallery wall with colorful frames and backs.
- Add bold art pieces that create a unique focal point.
- Bring in the outdoors with natural colors from potted plants (especially plants that thrive in low-light conditions) or choose artificial plants you can change out when the mood suits you.
- Reflect light and color with a large mirror on a bare wall — you can even choose an artful frame!
- Change out the sconces and shades of your lights with bright jewel-tone colors!
Finding the Balance
The crucial part of any interior design endeavor is finding the balance! There is such a thing as too much color, so it's essential that you don't overflood your design with everything under the sun. You want to ensure the color schemes balance out so one doesn't overpower another.
For instance, if you have two orange-painted walls and a bright orange pleather sofa, your eyes will wander about the room and lose focus. So, remember to be purposeful and use complementary colors, analogous colors, or bold contrasting colors, not everything all at once!
Color It Yours!
There you have it — feel free to add color to your interior design and make it yours! And if you're feeling adventurous, get started with our furniture catalog at Stucky's Furniture and Appliance! We have many styles we can ship to you quickly, so you can have your dream home sooner!
Have any questions? Give us a call or stop by!