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Some rooms just seem to lack personality and character. 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? By using color and texture, you can really infuse warmth and personality into a room that was previously nothing special. Even better, you don’t need to spend a great deal of money to do this.

If a room is composed entirely of beige and cream, often a little drama is just what it needs. By using various textures and colors, you can create rooms that are either vibrant and energetic or tranquil and relaxing. Here are a few tips to get you started.

When Tranquility Is What You’re After
Neutral colors give a room the sense of relaxing tranquility. Colors of Earth such as sky blue, tans, and terra cotta create an aura of calm and peace. The hues of the sunset accenting cream-colored carpets and walls helps inspire a tranquil setting. 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. Pillows, rugs, and wall hangings can add either a nubby or sleek texture to the décor.

Warm Things Up and Welcome Visitors
With warm colors, you can create a vibrant atmosphere that welcomes anyone to your home. You’ll add a spicy appeal to your décor by using all the colors of autumn: oranges, reds, brown, rust, and navy blue. If you’re trying to achieve a warm, comfortable look, choose furnishings with bold patterns tha include the colors of fall. Choose solid-colored throw pillows that don’t compete with the patterns of the furniture. If you want to create a focal point, paint a single wall deep orange. You can then decorate it with a large print to complete the look.

Jazz It Up with Energy!
If you have a small room or any other space that simply looks blah, then why not jazz it up? Even the plainest of rooms will take on a whole new life when you incorporate bright, vibrant colors. Shades of bright green, orange, blue, and peach lend a botanical look to the room. Be brave and pick a bright, bold color to paint on one or two of the walls.

Add some throw pillows into the mix with the wildest, boldest patterns you can find. Liven up the floors with a geometric or abstract patterned throw rug or add interest to the walls with some botanical prints or abstract art. Now all you have to add are a few exotic looking plants. When everything comes together, you won’t believe your eyes! 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. Colors have the power to make you feel calm and relaxed or energetic, sexy, and playful. They can also do the same for your rooms. You don’t need to settle for a boring, lackluster home that has no personality. Liven up the look by adding some color and texture into the mix. For only a few dollars, you can completely transform the look of your home, adding character and personality, and making things shine!

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has 40 years of experience in the home furnishings and interior decorating industry. He owns and operates his family owned furniture store. They have a huge inventory of handcrafted American built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. It doesn’t matter whether you’re shopping for a contemporary bookshelf for your dorm or a tv stand for your basement media room then they have everything you need.

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