Recently, we put together some ideas for a client who just moved into a new home. Everything in their home was neutral, and she had a lot of gray. She was looking for ideas to build off of things she already had. We thought this would be a great opportunity to share some solutions that we came up with, as well as talk through ways to spruce up your home. Simple ways to lighten and brighten {without knocking out walls or a full on renovation} can be a real game changer for a newer home. Because sometimes, it’s not an entire overhaul. Maybe the changes are smaller and you just need simple changes that make a big impact! Here are a few of our favorite finds to do just that. So without further ado, simple ways to lighten and brighten your spaces.
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Living Room Accessories:
Furniture + Frames
Basket
With younger kids and all things to corral, baskets are a godsend. This
simple woven basket would be perfect, as well as lighten up the area, just a little. Used to corral those loose toys or store extra blankets.
Pillows
I’d do
some of these. They would look amazing with a grey sofa while bringing in some subtle color!
Blanket
Another easy way to bring
in subtle colors in an effortless way. We love all the combos with our other finds.
Fireplace
Coffee Table
Art
This colorful
art ties in all the colors beautifully, and fills the wall in an easy way. Adding color doesn’t have to be complicated, and this is a great little reminder!
Rugs
Rugs are an incredible opportunity to bring in easy color.
This one is a great way to bring some beautiful hues into the space, in an effortless way. We also think a
larger naturally woven rug underneath, would really help offset any space as far as positioning of the fireplace and the large sofa. We usually go as large as possible, and measure with tape before making a commitment. You probably remember a sneak peek of the colorful rug,
from this kitchen – it’s gorgeous in person and we thought this was such a fun colorful rug, we’d feature it again.
Kitchen
Someone asked us about easy kitchen accessories lately, saying that they’re never sure what to use in their kitchen. We thought we’d throw in some of our latest favorite finds for easy color on your countertops, floors, and character on your ceilings too with lighting!
Rug – This runner would be a fun accent for the floor. Another subtle way to pull in all that color.
Lights – Lights are a great way to add some major character to ceilings, and really fill in that space.
Centerpiece – Something fun for an island, or centerpiece for a kitchen table- it’s simple, but a great holder for fruit, and even ornaments during the holidays.
Canisters – 1, 2, 3 – we love this easy colorful take on a traditional accessory!
Mixing Bowl – another great way to add soft color
Towels – never under estimate the simple things…
Fun towels are another subtle way to tie in that color
These are just a few of our simple ideas to bring in color in subtle ways! Thanks so much for tuning in today.
Happy perusing. What are some of your favorite ways to bring in color?
Have an inspired day!
