Get Outrageous with Wall Color
Design Revolt: 8 Ways to Say No to Neutrals
With neutral hues taking front seat in the design trends these past few years, I'm left wondering who sucked the life out of our interior spaces? Who had the gall to do away with glorious color? Not afraid of bucking the trends or creating a little fuss, I propose a full revolt against pale rooms and raise my fist in favor for color.
My plea is probably as dramatic as the rooms featured in this ideabook, but seriously I'm looking for some spaces that encourage a little fun. We practice enough restraint in public, so why not let our hair down, get wild, and get colorful. It is quite liberating. If you aren't afraid to be a bit rebellious, take a look.
My plea is probably as dramatic as the rooms featured in this ideabook, but seriously I'm looking for some spaces that encourage a little fun. We practice enough restraint in public, so why not let our hair down, get wild, and get colorful. It is quite liberating. If you aren't afraid to be a bit rebellious, take a look.
True blue like the waters of the Caribbean, this color instantly transports you to a tropical destination. No sunblock required.
Some call it rust, but I prefer to think of it as terracotta. Like fresh clay walls, the rich color heats up the space. The glow of the floor lamp and pendant lighting also assist in creating a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Pear green walls balanced by charcoal upholstered furnishings makes this room appear mature and less juvenile.
Tip: Painting angles and ceilings a single color makes this attic room feel like a much larger space. The color keeps the room continuous and feels uninterrupted.
Tip: Painting angles and ceilings a single color makes this attic room feel like a much larger space. The color keeps the room continuous and feels uninterrupted.
Primed for entertaining, the spicy cayenne ceiling and orange marmalade walls has this sunroom set for a fiesta. Gleaming white custom cabinetry and trim adds a high contrast to this energetic space.
This vibrant yellow bathroom lets the sunshine in even on the gloomiest day. Crisp white tile and fabrics emphasize the clean feeling you'd have after a refreshing shower under the sun.
Delicious down to the core, this dining room painted in a tempestuous apple red hue stimulates that appetite and the homeowner's craving for bold color.
Call me crazy, but this bedroom is a charming interpretation of a modern-day barn, isn't it? From its painted red-planked walls, to the grassy carpet, to the bold green ladder, this contemporary farmer is more likely to be outfitted in Armani than in overalls.
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