Have you ever walked into a Living room and felt that it is unfinished? The walls have muted or neutral tones, the furniture is dull, the decorations are all over the place and it feels like the glue that binds together all the elements of a home is missing. In the words of Celerie Krimble – ” There’s a reason we don’t see the world in black and white. “ Colours are the unifying forces; they make everything cohesive. They bring your home to life and put your personality on display.

They are intimidating to work with particularly when you are not an interior designer by passion. People feel overwhelmed when they are told to play with cheerful hues, they rather settle for the neutral tones like brown, black, white, grey and ivory. But, with the right planning, creative thinking and research, you can develop a vibrant living space bursting with colours, something that will create maximum impact on the visitors.

Freshen up your living area with these 7 expert ideas and design a soulful space right in your home. Let’s get started!

Add a colourful sofa

Gone are the days when people furnished their homes with dull beige and brown sofas. Now you can make your space stand out by adding furniture with joyful hues. A colourful sofa can give a quick makeover to the living space and transform its ambience. It can give it a new lease on life with its daring and flashy hues. It can be the focal point which will set the tone for other decorations. Add a punch with deep purple, yellow, emerald green and pink couch, especially with neutral walls. If you are going with magenta and pink tones, make sure you tone it down with neutral accessories.

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Spread multi-colour rug underfoot

Not everyone has the money and time to redo the living space from scratch, in that case, we suggest you tweak the setting with creative modifications. There is nothing like a geometric rug with multiple colours in a muted interior. It defines the character of the room and gives it a cosy touch. It makes the other elements more prominent and accentuates the atmosphere of the room.

Bring nature indoors 

If you have a white or light tone of walls, ceiling and curtains, then bring colours by displaying the greenery. Add plants that can sustain indoors and do not need much maintenance. You can put an array of  hydroponics, a vertical succulent wall, a corner filled with stunning planters. And, if you don’t have a green thumb, then you can go with the artificial decorative plants. 

A bold piece of statement art

Add a huge colourful art with a beautiful frame in a room with subtle tones. It takes the centre stage, adds vitality and refreshes the charm of living space. It works as an anchor piece that unifies all other elements of the room. Make sure you choose a colour that complements and enhances the beauty of the home.

Get an accent wall

It is one of the economical ways of bringing a much-needed change in your home. Pick a shade that goes with the palette of the room. If the walls are dark, then go with the brightest tone and if they are bright, go with the darkest tone. You can experiment with the patterns, textures and designs to spice things up. Pro tip – choose a solid wall with no door or windows.

Paint the bookshelf or in-built shelf with a unique colour

Surprise your visitors by painting the insides of the bookshelf or an in-built shelf with a bright shade like turquoise, bright yellow or red. It changes the temperament of a space with an unexpected element. Additionally, books or art pieces displayed on it will attract a lot of attention. 

Toss some pillows and throws

Get pillows and throw blankets in numerous shades to give a finished look to the furnishing items. They take the look of your furniture from dull and boring to modern and eclectic. Make a mix of solids, patterns and textures to create a dazzling formation. Quilts are not anymore a staple for bedrooms, you can add a quilt on the couch for an added comfort and add depth to the colour palette of the room.

Pulling it all together     

Colour preferences vary as much as different personalities. Choose the colour that is an expression of you and redecorate your dream living room as per your preferences. We hope our tips come in handy!

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