There are just some rooms that seem completely devoid of any character or personality whatsoever. Sometimes there’s just nothing there to draw your interest, or perhaps they simply are dull or boring in appearance. Does it just so happen that this describes your home? Fortunately, you can really add warmth to these types of rooms through the simple use of both color and texture. Even better, you don’t need to spend a great deal of money to do this.

More times than not, those rooms that are an entire sweep of beige and cream can really use a little drama. What’s great about texture and color is that you can either create a room that’s vibrant and energetic or one with a tranquil and relaxing feel. If you’re looking for ways to transform a room, here are some tips to get you started.

When Tranquility Is What You’re After
With neutral colors, a room feels relaxed and tranquil. You can create an atmosphere that’s totally calm and peaceful with the colors of Earth such as tans, sky blue, and terra cotta. Go for cream-colored carpets and walls, accented with the hues of the sunset. Keep the majority of the furniture light in color and then add splashes of terra cotta and sky blue in throw pillows, accent rugs, and the artwork on the walls. Choose pillows, rugs, and wall hangings that are either nubby or sleek in texture.

Warm Things Up and Welcome Visitors
The vibrant atmosphere created by warm colors is welcoming to anyone who enters your home. To create a welcoming atmosphere for anyone who enters your home, use warm colors that create a vibrant look. Oranges, reds, browns, rust, navy blue, and all the colors of fall add a spicy appeal to your décor. If you’re trying to achieve a warm, comfortable look, choose furnishings with bold patterns tha include the colors of fall. Throw colors should be in a solid color. This way, they’re not competing with the patterns of the furniture. Create a focal point by painting a single wall deep orange and decorating it with a large print.

Jazz It Up with Energy!
Do you have a room or small space in your house that’s just plain dull? Well, why not jazz it up? With bright, vibrant colors, you can make even the plainest of rooms take on a whole new life. Shades of bright green, orange, blue, and peach lend a botanical look to the room. Or be bold and paint a wall or two a bright, vibrant shade.

Find throw pillows with wild, bold patterns. Create interest on the walls with some botanical prints or abstract art, and use a geometric or abstract patterned throw rug to liven up those floors. Toss in a few exotic looking plants and you won’t believe the transformation that has taken place. Using bright colors and bold prints makes a world of difference when you’re trying to create rooms full of energy and life.

The reason most people can name their favorite color is that color affects everyone. Not only do colors make you feel calm, relaxed, energetic, sexy, or playful, it does the same for your rooms. You don’t need to settle for a boring, lackluster home that has no personality. All you need is a little color and texture to really liven things up. Even on a shoestring budget, it’s possible to add character and personality that will totally transform the look of your home.

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has four decades of experience in the furniture and interior design industry. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They have a large inventory of handcrafted American built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Are you looking for a wood tv stand for your family room or a wood bookshelf for your office then they probably have everything you need.

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