Decorating 101 Lesson 3

Good morning friends! I was a little under the weather on Friday so I'm tardy on this blog post. Wow.... we are already on lesson three of the first series of Decorating 101!! I hope you have picked up a thing or two in the first couple lessons. Well grab a cup of coffee, and pull up a chair as we start lesson 3, Easy Ways to Add Color.

Most of us on unsure of how to add color to a room. With these smart tricks, you'll be on you way to decorating with color in no time.

Bedding- If you neutral bedding is looking a little blah, add in a few colorful shams, pillows, and a throw draped over the end of the bed. A good foundation of neutral bedding means almost anything goes. Coordinate the items you are introducing and your new look is good to go.

Drapes- Whether patterned or solid, drapes are s surefire way to make a room look polished and finished. If your just doing a little refresh, look to the colors you already have in the room to inform your drape color choices. Or if you're doing a complete overhaul or starting from scratch, drapes can be a good jumping off point to help guide other decorating and color decisions.

Lamps- Colorful and shapely lamps will do more than just light up your space--they'll bring in color, too. Consider adding color in pairs for a more striking effect. One colored lamp added to an otherwise neutral space may look slightly out of place, but partner it with a buddy, and your new look will sing. While the entry gets a double dose of lamps, the colorful items don't have to be exact copies. A vase or decorative object in a similar shade will do the trick, too.

Art- Conquer blank walls add a color vivid with vibrant art. For a more streamlined look, invest in a single large piece. For a more eclectic look, hang several smaller pieces.

Pillows & Cushions- Breakfast nooks, sofas, and chairs are all prime real estate for placing colorful throw pillows and cushions. Adding pillows will help determine color for accessories or use accessories to determine the hue of the pillows. Either way that pop of color will be a statement maker.

Accessories- Accessories are a given when it comes to adding color, but the trick to success is placing them throughout the space. Place a few vases on shelving unit, and a dish in the same hue on a coffee table. Finish with a throw pillow on the sofa, again in the same hue, and your good to go.

This complete lesson 3 of the first series of Decorating 101.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! Look for lesson 4 on Wednesday.

xoxo,

Sandy