How to Use Bright Color to Decorate Your Living Room

Your living room is the gathering area of your home. It should be a place of comfort and relaxation. It should be a place where you can come home, kick your shoes off and unwind from a long day.

However, it should also be the fashionable hub of your home that unites your personal style with functionality. And one way to spice up your living room décor—without sacrificing comfort—is through the addition of bold, bright color.

Not sure where to start? We have a few ideas to help decorate your living room.

8 Ways to Incorporate Bright Color in Your Living Room:

1. Change up your throw pillows

You shouldn’t have to buy all new furniture to brighten up your space. Instead, try picking out some new throw pillows (or find slipcovers for the ones you already have) and giving your couch a brightly colored makeover.

2. Work on your wall art

Even if your walls are painted neutral colors, you can easily add some bright tones with colorful wall art. Can’t find any art you like in your price range? Consider making your own with these clever DIY ideas.

3. Embrace patterned window treatments

Curtains are a great way to add personality to a room. Find a bold pattern to complement the rest of your décor and provide a unique focal point to the room. Plus, colorful curtains are easily interchangeable if you ever feel the need to freshen up your space.

4. Go bold with an area rug

Area rugs are one type of décor where people tend to play it safe with neutral tones and simple patterns. Rather than following the masses, buck tradition and find a colorful patterned area rug to jazz up your living room from the bottom up.

5. Paint a risky accent wall

While you may not want to paint all four walls of your living room a bright green, hot orange or a bold blue, you can easily make an accent wall work with the rest of your décor. It may seem like a risky choice, but the transformation can be well worth it.

6. Add colorful flowers and plants

Flowers and plants are great for ambiance, but they’re also a beautiful and natural way to add some color. You can even find dyed Watercolor Orchids™ that come in bright blues, oranges and pinks to really bring an element of intrigue.

7. Purchase a fun patterned chair

Colorful furniture can make a big difference in the visual appeal of your living room and brightly patterned chairs are very on-trend at the moment. Choose a color and print that complements the rest of your décor, while still making a statement.

8. Don’t shy away from wallpaper

Wallpaper may have an outdated reputation, but if you’re looking to increase the dramatic appeal of your living room in a big way, brightly patterned wallpaper could be a great choice. Don’t be afraid to go bold, but make sure you choose a pattern and color that you won’t mind building the rest of your décor around.

With these great ideas, living room decorating should be simple. There’s no longer an excuse to have a drab, dull living room. Bring in the bright colors and create the comfortable, fashionable living room of your dreams.