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30 Ways to Add More Color to Your Home Without Painting

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May 31, 2017 By Jackie

One of the quickest (and most fun) ways to give your home a makeover is with color…and no, I am not talking about painting.

There are so many small, simple ways you can add more color to any room without painting.

Next week I want to personally show you step by step how to give your home a color makeover…more on that in a moment. But first, some color ideas to get you started…

Create a colorful home without painting your walls. Here's 30 places to add a pop of color in any room. Click to see the whole list.

Here are 30 of my favorite ways to create a more colorful home. Simply swap out any of these items for a more colorful option.

  1. Throw pillows (solid or patterned)
  2. Throw blankets
  3. Pillar candles
  4. Votive holders or candlesticks
  5. Fresh flowers or house plants with colorful foliage
  6. Flower or plant pots
  7. Vases
  8. Art
  9. Picture frames (colorful frame or neutral frame with colorful pictures, paper, fabric inside)
  10. Mirrors with decorative frames
  11. Rugs
  12. Trays
  13. Lamps (base or shade)
  14. Books (make a color-coordinated stack or cover old books with colorful paper or fabric)
  15. Decorative boxes
  16. Curtain panels
  17. Accent furniture (accent table, stool, ottoman, bench, chair)
  18. Lanterns
  19. Figurines or sculptures
  20. Decorative bowls
  21. Clocks
  22. Baskets (painted, dipped, or lined with fabric)
  23. Table runner, place mats, cloth napkins
  24. Tea towels,
  25. Hand towels and bath towels
  26. Knobs or drawer pulls
  27. Bookends
  28. Soap dispenser
  29. Monogram letters
  30. Paper garlands

Now, if you’re still wondering…

  • How many different colors should I use?
  • What colors look good together?
  • Where and how much color do I use in each room?
  • How do I connect rooms with different color schemes?

Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered…

Check out my Create a Cohesive Home with Color class and learn how to confidently choose colors for your whole home.

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