Add a Splash of Color to Your Home:
This summer is an excellent time to spruce up your home with color. Don’t feel trapped by standard white walls and bland furniture - add a pop or color and watch your rooms transform into an inviting and warm space.
While painting is the first thing people think of when adding color to a home, it is often a more permanent and labor-intensive option. If you’re not quite ready to commit to painting walls but are looking for a change, try adding throw pillows, area rugs, and artwork. These subtle changes can make a big difference and is often a great way to introduce color to your home.
Here are a few methods for adding color according to the professionals at Heritage Design Interiors, Inc.
• Painting Walls: Consider an accent wall or painting the ceiling the same color as the walls for a bold statement. Darker colors can make a room feel cozy, while lighter shades can enhance openness.
• Artwork: Hang artwork in a gallery wall or individual pieces to add color, texture, and personality.
• Textiles: Incorporate throw pillows, curtains, and blankets in a variety of colors and patterns. • Area Rugs: Add a colorful rug to anchor a room and tie together your color scheme.
• Accessories: Utilize vases, candle holders, and other decorative items to add pops of color.
• Plants and Flowers: Incorporate plants and flowers to add natural colors and textures.
• Statement Furniture: Consider a brightly colored sofa or armchair to be the focal point of a room.
• Wallpaper: Add wallpaper to a blank wall to add color and personality.
• Shelving: Paint the interior of shelves or the wall behind shelves to introduce color subtly.
• Lighting: Use colored bulbs or lampshades to add a subtle touch of color.
Let the Professionals Help
To stay current with the 2025 design and fashion trends, pick earthy, muted tones and rich, saturated jewel tones when choosing accent colors for your home. These colors focus on warm neutrals which add pops of vibrant color to your rooms. The industry is shifting away from grays and cool neutrals to more modern beiges and taupes which create a warm tone to any environment. This year’s Pantone Color of the year is Mocha Mousse, which is a rich, warm brown. It pairs well with cardinal red, chocolate brown, and gold. To help explain the colors you will see this year and how to pair them, the team at Heritage Design Interiors have put together a list of the most requested colors and their descriptions.