Easy ways to add colour to you home

A burst of colour not only boosts your mood, but it’s a great way to give your home a vibrant refresh for spring. Here’s how to add colour the easy way and create instant joy.

Hang a gallery wall

Jazz up a hallway or a blank wall by hanging bright, playful framed posters. Art is a great way of introducing colour and pattern to your home, as well as injecting some personality. Mix an array of artistic styles, from pop art to impressionism, simple and playful for a cool and eclectic feel. Don’t be afraid to use coloured frames too, it’s amazing how colour enhances the artwork.

Contrast bed linen

Bed linen is a common way of introducing colour to your bedroom, but why not take it one step further and mix the colours or patterns. Bring in a throw or blanket to add even more texture then add extra coloured cushions for a burst of personality.

Liven up your bathroom

In the same way you brighten your bedroom, do the same with your bathroom by changing the towels and bathmats to brighter hues. While neutrals are always classic, it’s nice to mix things up for a new season and make your morning routine more playful with different colours. 

Wake up to a rainbow

Enliven a crisp white children’s room with hits of bright colours for maximum impact. Kids always love colour so if you go for three or four colours in an array of patterns and textures, this tutti frutti theme is bound to bring a smile to their faces. From bright posters, to bedlinen, cushions and throws and even lighting, this rainbow will be sure to please the little people. 

Spruce up the kitchen

Add splashes of colour to your kitchen with coloured appliances, glassware, and ceramics. This will not only boost your mood while cooking and eating but will add interest to this functional space. Add the unexpected touches too, a bright poster or clock on the wall, colourful vases and decor, will always bring joy.

Freshen with cushions

Even changing out the smallest cushion to a colourful one will make a dramatic difference in your living room. Go for a complementary colour to your colour scheme and don’t be afraid to go bold. Start with a single block colour then mix it up with colourful patterned cushions.

Brighten the bookcase

Colourful books are an easy way to add colour to bookshelf in neutral living and dining rooms. A stack of coffee table books with bright coloured spines will instantly freshen things up. Combine them with colourful candles and decoration and your room will go from boring to happy in an instant.

Customise a desk space

Rather than painting an entire wall, why not use colour to highlight certain areas in a room like your office space. Working from home doesn’t have to be boring, just give your deskspace a makeover by adding colourful lamps, display vivid posters, books, vases, and office decoration to make your working day more fun and inspiring.

Change up tableware

Shake up mealtimes by swapping out normal white tableware for a set of vibrant coloured and patterned designs. You won’t even need a tablecloth as they will add an instant decorative interest. Finish with colourful glasses and candles and you will create a memorable table. But if you do love tablecloths then definitely go for one in colour for something different.