Ultra Violet, Ultra Trendy: Decorating with The Pantone Color of the Year![/caption] Pantone has chosen Ultra Violet as their Pantone color of the year and now this bold color is trending everywhere. Why not take the new year to spruce up your apartment home with some fun décor accents that says youre not afraid to play with color? Here are 4 decorating tips for using bold colors:
- How much or how little? First, decide what kind of mood youre going for. Darker colors like ultra violet traditionally embody a sense of mystery, while lighter colors tend to dance with the light for more of a playful vibe. But don't afraid to step outside the box! By picking complementary or contrasting shades, you can use ultra violet in a way that easily brightens a room. Pantone has a convenient list of eight different color palettes that feature ultra violet to help you with your apartment decorating.
- Study your space. The larger the placement of bold colors like blacks, purples, and reds, the smaller the space will look. If you want to play big, try a focal point piece like an ultra violet accent chair, but utilize lighter colors including whites, creams, and lilac for everything surrounding the focal point. Again, consider the mood of the room. Ultra violet can give any space a more serious tone that can easily be offset with light-colored distressed woods or lamps with white shades. If you're decorating a bedroom, and youre going for the romantic mysterious look, consider having bedding in shades of ultra violet with curtains to match.
- The easiest way to play big without remorse is to use décor accents. Pillows, vases, throw rugs, matted picture and photo frames, and curtains or valances, all make friendly additions to your home without the risk of regret. Buying a couch in ultra violet is a committed relationship. Pillows are just friends that can come and go.
- Dont forget the bathroom and the kitchen. These two rooms are often overlooked when playing with big, bold colors, but don't be afraid to extend your decorating to these great spaces! You can try mixing and matching linens in bold colors and then decide if you want to go bigger.
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