Does your room feel a little drab or dated?  Does “just plain boring” come to mind when settling on the couch for the evening?  If this is the case, consider bumping “redorate” up on your To Do list. The environment in which you spend much of your time can have a large impact on your day-to-day outlook.  The good news is that your interior décor is one area in your life under your control.  You can shape your décor, even on a budget.  Don’t miss the opportunity to live in a room that is personal and makes you smile – it may put a skip in your step as you head out to face the world.

 
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One of the best sources of inspiration is color. Color theories abound and the psychology of color is intriguing.  At the same time, color does not have to be complicated.  Is there a color that makes you feel good when you see it?  Does it originate from a store display or your favorite shirt or a flower in the park?  What feeling does the color evoke?  If words like “peaceful”, “happy” or “gorgeous” come to mind, consider integrating it into your room.  However, proceed with caution...

I am an advocate for keeping a neutral backdrop. I don’t see off-white walls as playing it safe, but rather playing it smart. No matter how much you adore a color, don’t buy a carpet in that color. It’s not that there’s no possibility for creating a successful room with these impactful changes, it’s that the success may be short-lived.  Inevitably colors we love evolve and change into different colors we love. You will enjoy a color longer if it is not screaming at you. Have a discreet, long term relationship with your favorite color by following these do’s and dont’s:

• DO use art to bring color to your room, and yes, I’ll say it – consider abstract art. Abstract art allows your mind to travel it’s own journey making it a perfect accent for your favorite room.
• DO NOT change every accessory in your room to your favorite color; consider your favorite color as an accent.
• DO choose the amount of color you use according to these percentages:
  • 60% of a dominant color
  • 30% of a secondary color
  • 10% of an accent color
• DO use flowers to bring color to your room; they bring life along with color and can easily be swapped out.
• DO NOT assume that shades of white are the only neutral color; explore gray, cream, ivory, tones of wheat or brown.

Here are more great examples...


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