Decorate With Bold Color

Courtesy of Candice Olson

Hi Friends,

Learn how to infuse your home with vibrant colors, whether through small details or painting entire walls. To use color boldly can be a challenge. Many people end up picking the wrong color for the wall (probably because of the small paint chips we use to pick our colors), and then we wonder why we aren't happy with the result.

If attempting a bold color, like a daring hue for your walls, consider a few pointers.

First, color theory is really a science. There are many different looks or tones a color can create. For example, some colors are very soft; think pastels, colors that are mixed with tons of white paint to get a lighter, softer color. Some colors are dark, rich jewel tones and others are bright, juvenile primary colors.

Basically, you want to pick one look for your entire house. Not that you can't have different, unique colors in every room, but pastel pink in one room, primary red in the next and deep, dark purple in another won't flow well. The idea behind using color well is it should flow in your house, not be a patchwork of opposite looks. If you love color and are going for bold color throughout your home, pick one look. It could be all light pastel colors or all jewel tones, which are rich, saturated colors that often resemble actual gems, in look and name, like emerald green, sapphire blue or ruby red.

Second, for those not quite as adventurous with bold color, you don't have to paint an entire room. Bring in one boldly colored accessory, fabric or rug. It's often an easier way to incorporate bold color without going over the top or without making a costly mistake.

Another way to add a dash of bold color is to try it in a small room. Powder rooms are typically small and are a great place to experiment with a bold color on the wall. Just don't paint your powder room green because it can cast a sickly green tone into the mirror and you (or your guests) will always have an "off" look.

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Contemporary, Modern Design Bedroom Ideas

Courtesy of Karen McAloon

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Perfect example of a contemporary style bedroom makeover that has a modern retreat feel with organic style. You can do this too even merge with styles like eclectic and Mediterranean. Remember, the most important elements is you; feel comfortable in your space with the extreme cost.

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Cool Modern Kitchen

Courtesy of Charity Curley Mathews

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For this kitchen makeover, first paint the walls and cabinets, then add new hardware. Updated lighting plus a new sink, backsplash and island from Ikea brought this kitchen into the most modern of times while still costing less than a full-scale kitchen remodel. Thanks for sharing your new kitchen RMS user pattyeb!

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Getting Graphic in the Nursery

Courtesy of Charity Curley Mathews

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To achieve a clean look in a boy's nursery, create a graphic focal point with a wall of oversized squares. But it's the unexpected color combination of aqua, lime and brown that brings the entire room together with a modern twist. Thanks for sharing your little one's space with us RMS user freshchickdesigns!

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Happy Labor Day!

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Summer's behind us with Autumn just ahead, the perfect opportunity to thank you for visiting us during the hot days with our hopes it will continue through the chilly ones. You know, it doesn't matter if you are white collar, blue collar or no collar; working with your mind, hands or heart; taking the time, devoting the energy or making it happen, we appreciate all of you.

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