The summer months are all about color. From flowers in bloom tobrvibrant beach towels and colorful dresses, summer brings with it a multitude ofbrhues.
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If you feel thatbryour home is in need of an update, adding a little pop of color can help. Startbrby thinking about the colors you want to add, where color can make the mostbrimpact and just how much you need to give your home a fresh look.
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Here are a fewbrtips to get you started on your adventure in color:
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Explore Color
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Begin by visitingbryour favorite clothing boutique, stopping into a paint store or flippingbrthrough home design magazines for inspiration. Choose the looks you are mostbrdrawn to or the colors that evoke a feeling of happiness or calmness. Thesebrcolors reflect your personal style and will make you feel most comfortable inbryour home.
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Start Small
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After picking abrcolor palette, don’t go out and paint your whole house with it, start small.brJust changing your accent pillows, throws, lampshades or accessories can make abrbig impact when you are introducing a new color. Remember to make sure thebrcolor flows well throughout the entire space, especially if your home has anbropen floor plan with rooms easily visible from one to another.
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Accent with Artwork
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Another easy waybrto bring color to your home is by updating artwork and wall decor. Simply movingbrartwork from one room to another can give your home a refreshed look. Addingbrsome newly purchased pieces can also breathe new life into your home!
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Be Brave
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If you’re readybrto go all out with color, it’s fine to make a dramatic change. The kitchen is abrgreat place to go big with color and it’s usually the gathering place in thebrhome. To bring bold color in the kitchen, and to set the tone for your entire home,brupdate your cabinetry.
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“Colorfulbrcabinetry can be a big commitment, but it also can set your kitchen apart in abrsea of design sameness,” said Sarah Reep, director of designer relations andbreducation at KraftMaid Cabinetry.
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In addition tobrtraditional wood-toned cabinetry styles, there is also a growing selection ofbron-trend paint and stain colors. Take it a step further by choosing glass doors and using abrcontrasting color on the inside like a sunny, warm yellow or bold teal greenbrfor the interior back panel. Cabinetry colors can add whimsy and personality tobrany kitchen.
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It can feel asbrthough your home has been completely made over by adding just a few thoughtfulbrtouches with a few hints of color.
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For morebrinformation on products and to use the KraftMaid Style Finder, visit www.KraftMaid.com.
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