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W home’s interiors, do you 5 SIMPLE WAYS
hen you look at your

find yourself craving a
refresh? If so, there’s no better time
than the New Year to update your
home with thoughtful design touches
that embrace the power of color.
colors can convey many emotions TO BRING MORE COLOR TO YOUR HOME
Color is a key component of
interior design and a useful tool for
updating any space. What’s more,

- from calm to energetic - helping
you create rooms that are perfectly instant with a vibrant rug. It will add quick update or a complete interior home is a great way to refresh in the
reflective of your personal tastes. the perfect touch of color and can design overhaul, color makes a New Year. For more color inspiration,
Even though the possibilities are even be changed out seasonally to room more dynamic and energized. visit www.truevaluepaint.com. n
endless, color can be intimidating. bring new hues into the space. A rug From simple décor pieces to bolder
While you may like the use of with a bright color or pattern can accent walls, bringing color into your ©2019 Brandpoint.
color when you see it online, in help create the illusion of more space
magazines or other people’s homes, so don’t be afraid to use one in a
the uncertainty about how to smaller room to open it up and make
incorporate it into your own home it more inviting.
may hold you back. Fortunately, a Start small: Many people are timid
few simple expert tips and tricks will about color, so you can start small
have you using color like a pro in and incorporate a new, bold tone
no time. with items like a coffee table. You
Lifestyle expert and EasyCare may find that your choice quickly
Paint Brand Ambassador Camille becomes a favorite piece in your
Styles knows the power of color in home, plus you’ll gain the confidence
transforming spaces from bland to to add more color to other rooms,
beautiful. She uses color throughout too. DESIGN & DECOR
her home to create rooms that are Introduce textures: Bringing in
stylish and unique and you too can different colors and textures, such
transform your favorite spaces by as a plush throw blanket or a woven
using her top tips to bring color into basket, takes your space up a notch
your home: and adds another visual layer. Since
Paint an accent wall: An accent these aren’t permanent fixtures in the
wall commands attention and creates room, they offer an easy way to play
depth in the space, becoming the around with colors to see what works
focal point of the room. The color best in the space.
you choose can be any hue that’s Embrace the unexpected: Bring
different from the other walls in the in a bold pop of color by doing
room. Whether it’s slightly different something unexpected, like painting
or drastically different is up to you. the trim instead of the wall.
“I’m really into EasyCare Paint’s “Black can take a room up a
French Coast color,” says Styles. notch with its rich tone. “EasyCare
“Its strong blue hue makes a bold Paint’s Crow color will really wow
statement without being too harsh or your guests whenever you entertain,”
overpowering.” says Styles.
Add a rug: Transform a room in an Whether you’re looking to do a

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