Color can infuse a room with a limited budget with character. Decorating with color creates a focal point in an apartment if you can’t paint the walls. There are many ways to decorate with colors. Just be sure to use a coordinated color palette so your room has a distinct take on it instead of looking like you just dumped a bunch of accessories on a table.
Furniture can be one area where you add a pop of color. This is especially important if you want to avoid making your white walls look bland or if you can’t paint. If you live in a condo or townhouse, you may have the same lighting and flooring options as the rest of the neighborhood. Color is your opportunity to give your space a different flavor. When buying a sofa, choose a color that you can live with for a long time. This can be a neutral brown, black, or white that will work with many different design styles. You can have a colorful sofa if it is your favorite color instead of a trend. Orange, red, purple or turquoise sofas may be all the rage, but they’ll also quickly become outdated. Be prepared to replace your furniture every few years if it’s colorful. Meanwhile, it will make a bold statement in your room.
A less permanent way to add color to furniture is through accent furniture. Paint the side chairs or kitchen island a sage or distressed blue to add country flair to the kitchen. Update end tables in a living room with bold fuchsia or orange paint. Nightstands can get a coat of cream paint for a zen or cottage feel. Use color on smaller accent pieces, like ottomans, because they’ll be easier to change in the future.
Accent pieces can transform the look of your room. This can be anything from pillowcases, sheets, or a blanket. Add different but coordinating cushions to give a sofa a designer touch. Spend more money on your accessories if you’re not going to decorate the entire room. Changing your accent pieces regularly means your room will always look on-trend. This can be as simple as adding mosaic boxes to your bathroom counter or a row of glass bottles on a windowsill.