Bright, fun and festive shades such as yellow, red, orange and green — known as “candy colors” — can help to add interest and put a fresh face on nearly any room of the home.
Looking to sweeten your space? Here are some top tips to help get you started.
DO’S
• Create a color palette that includes bright, bold color as opposed to muted tones.
• Consider traditional “citrus” colors such as orange, lemon and lime.
• Introduce candy colors through accessories and accents such as artwork and toss pillows.
• Consider adding in a “surprise” element, such as a colorful side chair or ottoman.
• Pair bright, bold colors with neutral colors such as white and black, as neutral colors will help make bright colors stand out.
DONT’S
• Be afraid to mix various bold colors in a single space.
• Overlook opportunities beyond youth rooms to bring in bright, vibrant colors.
• Go overboard. A palette with three to four colors will work well.
• Pass up opportunities to infuse “portable” design elements such accessories.
• Forget to bring in bright, bold color is spaces that are often ignored, such as kitchens, hallways and bathrooms.
Cathy Hobbs: info@cathyhobbs.com. Cathy Hobbs is an Emmy Award-winning television host, an interior designer and a home-staging expert based in New York City.