How to Use Young colors and Still Decorate Like an Adult
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It’s back to school time for the college crowd, and watching department stores sell out of hot pink dorm bedding and coordinating zebra accessories makes me wonder if stores think that the younger crowd should have all the fun when it comes to colorful interior design.
Sometimes it seems like with adulthood comes a cultural expectation to be bland and boring. But that doesn’t have to be true; there are ways to have fun, colorful style without compromising your maturity. Your toddler doesn’t have to be the only one in the family with a bright living space!
Here are three tips on how to use young colors in adult-like fashion:
1. Take Oscar’s Advice.
Oscar Wilde was a nineteenth century poet and playwright; famous for his many contributions to arts. He also gave us these words of wisdom: “everything in moderation.” When it comes to using loud colors, a little goes a long way. For instance, a few bright red accents in a neutral room are more powerful than floor-to-ceiling Crayola red….ok, maybe not necessarily more powerful, but a better kind of “powerful”-the kind you can look at without shielding your eyes.
2. Use colors on mature pieces.
Using juvenile colors on adult-like accessories keeps the space cheerful and fun without preventing the room from being taken seriously. Try incorporating colors through objects that aren’t typically that colorful. This is where items such as clocks really come into play: wall clocks tend to have an inherently serious nature. Displaying a classy clock in a fun teal or lime green is a sophisticated way to bring energy and youth into your home. (https://thebigclockstore.com/product-category/color/blue-green-clocks/) The same can be said of formal dining ware, linens and even small appliances.
3. Don’t fear the rainbow.
Don’t be afraid to use multiple colors in one area. It’s true that mixing colors can occasionally go bad, but if you choose your combinations carefully, the contrast can make for beautiful décor. If you’re unsure about color compatibility, turn to the color wheel. Complimentary colors are colors that are next to each other-or near to each other-on the wheel and are to mix. Another safe route is to stick with all cool colors or all warm colors for a single room. Cool colors are the subdued tones: greens, blues and purples. Warm colors are the more energetic tones: yellows, oranges and reds.
Decorating with Color[/caption]It’s back to school time for the college crowd, and watching department stores sell out of hot pink dorm bedding and coordinating zebra accessories makes me wonder if stores think that the younger crowd should have all the fun when it comes to colorful interior design.
Sometimes it seems like with adulthood comes a cultural expectation to be bland and boring. But that doesn’t have to be true; there are ways to have fun, colorful style without compromising your maturity. Your toddler doesn’t have to be the only one in the family with a bright living space!
Here are three tips on how to use young colors in adult-like fashion:
1. Take Oscar’s Advice.
Oscar Wilde was a nineteenth century poet and playwright; famous for his many contributions to arts. He also gave us these words of wisdom: “everything in moderation.” When it comes to using loud colors, a little goes a long way. For instance, a few bright red accents in a neutral room are more powerful than floor-to-ceiling Crayola red….ok, maybe not necessarily more powerful, but a better kind of “powerful”-the kind you can look at without shielding your eyes.
2. Use colors on mature pieces.
Using juvenile colors on adult-like accessories keeps the space cheerful and fun without preventing the room from being taken seriously. Try incorporating colors through objects that aren’t typically that colorful. This is where items such as clocks really come into play: wall clocks tend to have an inherently serious nature. Displaying a classy clock in a fun teal or lime green is a sophisticated way to bring energy and youth into your home. (https://thebigclockstore.com/product-category/color/blue-green-clocks/) The same can be said of formal dining ware, linens and even small appliances.
3. Don’t fear the rainbow.
Don’t be afraid to use multiple colors in one area. It’s true that mixing colors can occasionally go bad, but if you choose your combinations carefully, the contrast can make for beautiful décor. If you’re unsure about color compatibility, turn to the color wheel. Complimentary colors are colors that are next to each other-or near to each other-on the wheel and are to mix. Another safe route is to stick with all cool colors or all warm colors for a single room. Cool colors are the subdued tones: greens, blues and purples. Warm colors are the more energetic tones: yellows, oranges and reds.