The use of color trends in updating or furnishing a home gives outstanding results. Color makes a place come alive, and changing to fresh, new colors for walls, flooring, furniture and accessories gives you a completely new space.
The problem with following trends is that eventually they become less, shall we say, trendy. What do you do then, and how do you incorporate the newer trends? It can become very expensive and impractical to keep changing everything as trends change over time.
Pick Only Color Trends That Appeal to You
That is the first rule to remember when you think about incorporating new color trends. Use them only if they appeal to you. You should never be a slave to any fashion. You will probably not want to change out colors all the time if you are happy with your present color scheme, and you have chosen colors that resonate with you. But from time to time you will feel the need to change how a room looks, as it can start looking tired.
Pick a Shade You Like
When you do feel the need to introduce a new trendy color, you should pick a shade you like. A hot color is only hot if it appeals to you. You can pick a variation close to it if that color is more appealing for you. Just a bit darker, lighter or with warmer or cooler undertones may be a better choice for you.
Incorporate Color Trends Through Paint
Paint is one of the easiest ways to incorporate new colors into your home, and relatively more inexpensive. Even one wall can dramatically change the look of a room, and if you don't like the result you can always repaint. Paint can also be used to spruce up flea market finds and old furniture.
Don't Buy Large Furniture Pieces in a Trendy Color
As a general rule, it is best to stay away from trendy colors for larger pieces of furniture. Trends come and go, but you expect a piece of furniture such as a sofa to stay for years. This rule may certainly be broken if you find the latest color of the moment appealing. However, when that happens, you are in luck, because you will be able to find a greater variety of styles and materials in that color, and be ultimately able to buy something you truly like.
Use Trendy Colors in Accents and Decor
A color trend can be introduced in a room in the form of accents such as trays, vases, mirror frames or even candles. But remember to put away objects that clash with your new color scheme. Too many colors in one room make it look unattractive, besides you will not be able to show off your new color if other colors are also clamoring for attention.
Find Wall Art That Reflects Your New Color Choice
Change wall art out from time to time to keep your room looking fresh, and to reflect your current favorite colors. Paintings, posters and prints can all help you play up a color. Just make sure that they also tie in with the other existing colors in your room along with the new color.
Explore the Potential in Pillows and Throws
Pillows and throws are a great way to introduce a new color into your room. There is no need to go with solids alone, but weaves, patterns and embroidery that feature your color choice are a great way to bring in new colors.
Don't Just Focus on the Living Room
A look around your home will show you plenty of areas that can benefit from bringing in a fresh new color. A bedroom can get a makeover just from changing out the bedspread.
A dining room can be dressed up with a tablecloth in your favorite new color, or have the color displayed in tableware. Kitchen accessories and small appliances in a hot new color can give it instant life. Bathrooms can benefit from a new color for towels and other accessories.
