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The Colorful Living Room

We love color. And although some homeowners may be afraid of color, it really is a great way to express your personality.

We just met with one of our favorite furniture suppliers last week and learned more about what is up and coming for 2012, and yes, color is coming round the corner in more ways than one.  You will see lots of tangerine, wonderful navy blue like its never been seen before, and even tranquil greyed ocean blue is still so restful, and you will find it hard to resist.  So, as we show you below, don’t be afraid to use paint in different ways and take a chance on color. There are so many gorgeous things out there to inspire you this year.  Be it fabric, area rugs or just a fresh coat of paint dare to be different and express your inner designer.

You’ll see lots of orange in this family room that has been shown before on this blog. This room creates a warm vibrant feeling for family and guests because of the color. We mentioned before how orange (or officially Tangerine Tango) is the 2012 Pantone color of the year. In this space, we used plenty of solid color to set the tone.

Photo: The Decorative Touch

Photo: The Decorative Touch

But as you can see in this living room below, patterns can also infuse color into your space. The color certainly doesn’t have to be a monochromatic theme.

The Patterned Living Room/ Photo: BHG.com

The Patterned Living Room/ Photo: BHG.com

If you do not see adding colorful furniture, think about having an interior designer handpick colorful displays. They can even be changed for the season or time of year.

Darling Displays/ Photo: BHG.com

Darling Displays/ Photo: BHG.com

Are you looking to add color to your living space? We can help you get started in the right direction.  Just contact the Decorative Touch, and we’ll help with the next step.