10 Colorful Home Accents to Brighten Your Space

Your home is your sanctuary and small tweaks can go a long way. The simplest way to infuse personality and life into any space? Add colorful accents. Whether you’re into bright pops of red or soft pastels, you can actually color your way to brighter and more welcoming space, not to mention cheerier days.

Here in this blog we are going to check out 10 vibrant home accessories that can add some life to your soulless walls. You’ll also get practical styling advice for making both of these colors work together with your own home’s interiors.

Rugs

A statement rug is one of the most anchor-y of room anchors. With elaborate patterns or a solid pop of color, powerful interpretive art is the eye-dancing hallmark of any room.

Styling tip

For neutrally colored furniture, choose a rug with a pattern that features similar tones to add dynamism.

For a smaller space, use lighter toned or brighter colors to keep the room feeling open and airy.

Throw Pillows

Throw pillows are the unsung heroes of home decor. Layering in a collection of vibrantly colored pillows to your sofa, bed, or accent chairs can help revitalize the feel of your space in no time.

Styling tip

Layer geometric or floral designs, or play with textural patterns instead.

Choose colors that already exist in smaller accents throughout the room to pull it all together.

Art Pieces

Add quirk to your walls, with colorful, bold pieces of art. Whether you like abstract, land or portraits, accession of art enable you to show your own style and create nothing else but a cozy space.

Styling tip

Select art with a colour scheme that ties in (or contrasts) with your decor.

Gallery walls also make it easy to mix in smaller art prints for a striking look.

Lampshades

Exchange plain lampshades with bright colors or whimsical prints. Lampshades are a little detail that make a big impact when it comes to your room’s lighting.

Styling tip

Choose your colors to fit the vibe of the room; warm colors for cozy rooms and cool colors for tranquil spaces.

Do not fear experimenting with shapes, such as drum or tapered shades.

Curtains and Drapes

Curtains are not only a solution for controlling light, but an opportunity to introduce some color, too. Colorful drapery can make a beautiful frame for your windows and it’s also a powerful backdrop.

Styling tip

Hang vividly hued drapes and sheer white curtains for a look that’s striking but balanced.

If versatility is your goal, choose reversible curtains that are darker with brighter colors on the other side, or a reverses from a neutral to a larger colorful tone.

Vases

Making great home decor accents, and perfect for use with fresh flowers, or stands alone as a decorative piece.

Styling tip

Organise vases of differing dimensions and contrasting hues for an arresting look.

Try experimenting with seasonal colours by changing up your decor every few months.

Accent Furniture

A single colorful piece of accent furniture, whether it’s a chair, ottoman or console table, can add sophistication to a room’s design.

Styling tip

Let your accent furniture do the talking — play up the simplicity of other pieces in the space with a neutral or monochrome palette.

#93ccea Make sure the color fits into your overall color scheme so that it doesn’t fight with it.

Bookshelves and Bookends

If you’re a book lover, don’t forget to turn to your bookshelf for some bold pops of color. Why not go for some painted shelves, colorful book covers or quirky bookends to add a pop of color.

Styling tip

Sort books by color for a breathtaking, gradient effect on your shelf.

Use small decorative items, such as plants and trinkets, to keep it curated for a chic aesthetic.

Throw Blankets

A throw blanket: It’s snuggly, sure, but it’s also useful — and, yes, even colorful. You could drape one of them over a sofa or an armchair and you’d have instant charm.

Styling tip

Opt for a throw that features bold patterns or textures for added visual interest.

Red matched with other red tones in your pillows complements your throw blanket.

Tableware

Make your meals bright with colorful tableware! Rich tones in plates, bowls or mugs make for a lively dining experience.

Styling tip

Play with your tableware sets and don’t match them up, have a little fun.

Use runners or placemats in the same color as finishing touch.

Brighten Your Space with Vibrant Accents

Injecting color into your home doesn’t have to mean redoing an entire room. Small, deliberate touches like colorful rugs, playful pillows and statement art pieces can totally change the vibe of your room.

Whether you opt for colorful drapes, a settee or an ottoman, it’s important to choose colors that indulge or complement your personality and will make your home feel like a place you love.

Feeling motivated to freshen up your own space? Tell us about your favorite colorful accents in the comments!

FAQ

Q: What are some low-commitment ways I can add some colour and visual energy without going through a complete overhaul?

A: Begin with something small, like throw pillows, decorative vases, or colorful wall art. Even rotating lamp shades can make a big difference, or adding colorful area rugs!

Q: What are the best colors for my space?

A: Look for colors complement your room or represent your personal style. You can consult a color wheel to pair colors together that are harmonious or combine them in contrasting colors to share the space with energy.

Q. Can I use bright accent pieces in a minimalist space?

A: Absolutely! Just because you want a more minimalist design does not mean that you have to sacrifice fun or colorful accents. 3 and wear one or two statement pieces for balance.

Q: Do you have any favorite materials to use for color?

A: Use textiles such as cushions, rugs or curtains to add some color. You might also try platters, painted furniture or even fresh flowers for a burst of color.