Did Someone Say Add Color?

Raise your hand if you’re a little nervous about adding color to your home! 🙋‍♀️
Are you staying cozy in a comfort zone of neutrals to avoid the challenge of finding just the right color combo? And have you told yourself that keeping it neutral means keeping it timeless?

Well, I hate to break it to you, but even the most neutral home designs come with a time stamp. Think 90s beige-on-beige interiors, taupe layers on brown, and more beige! Neutral isn’t always timeless—but personality is!

So, are we turning a mindset corner yet? We’ve decluttered, we’ve started purposeful collections, and now—drumroll—we’re adding color!

Color Doesn’t Have to Mean Unicorns and Rainbows

Color is one of those things you can dive into headfirst or ease into gradually. You don’t need to paint every wall in a different hue tomorrow. But let’s build some confidence here: never be afraid to add color to your home! We’ve hit step #12 in my Top 20 List, and this one is worth its own spotlight:

Punch Things Up with Color in 3s!

Let’s get cozy and dig into the best tips to make it happen 👇🏻

Top Tips for Adding Color to Your Home Decor

Add Color in 3s: When I say “add color in 3s,” I’m nudging you beyond the comfort zone of two colors. A color scheme of two is safe; it’s what schools, sports teams, and holidays often rely on. Adding a third color pushes your space’s personality further and makes it unique.

Use Your Color Basics: Start with complementary colors—they’re reliable! Colors opposite each other on the color wheel always feel compatible. Tone them down from art-class primaries to softer versions, then add a little twist with something unexpected.

Expand Your Idea of Neutrals: Sure, neutrals like white, gray, and taupe are classic, but how about navy or olive? Even blush and aqua can work as neutrals in the right palette. Pigmented colors like these blend effortlessly, balancing boldness and toning things down to keep the room visually inviting.

Embrace a Full Color Spectrum: I’m talking warm to cool, red to blue, and all the good stuff in between. This doesn’t mean putting a rainbow in every room but balancing elements. Add warm wood tones? Balance them with cool metals. Introducing blues and greens? Offset with a pop of pink or something lively for a thoughtful, full-spectrum look.

Don’t Overthink It: Think about color enough to understand what you’re drawn to, then let the details go. Start with a base of neutral items in varying values (dark to light) and layer in colorful accessories. Some may be bold, others subtle—the key is to layer in pieces you truly love.

Adding color to your home is about embracing personality, creating balance, and finding what truly speaks to you. Whether you’re going bold or taking small steps, remember that color brings life, depth, and a touch of you to every space. So start with those pops of color in 3s, explore unique “neutral” tones like navy or olive, and let each choice build a home that’s both welcoming and uniquely yours. Don’t be afraid to layer in what you love—it’s your space, and color is here to help tell your story!

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