subject: Using Accent Colors In Your Home Decor [print this page] When thinking about how to decorate a room, it is a good idea to take one piece and design the room around it. This can something as large as a three-seater couch or as small as a scented candle. Whatever it is, there is something about that piece that really strikes a chord with you, so go with that feeling and use it to create an entire room that makes you feel welcome and cozy, somewhere you can relax into the feeling of being surrounded by beautiful things.
For example, take a cushion as your starting point. Maybe you like the color of that cushion and that is what it takes to get started. Don't add a lot of strong colors to your room otherwise it will be more distracting.
Adding a splash of bright colors will help you determine where to start. This color may be found in a flower, painting, candles, or a book cover. Look for objects that use that color while you are shopping. It may be a lampshade or a picture frame. The simplest decor can mean that you have a new look. You also want to incorporate some stable basic colors as well as the bright colors to balance out the room.
You will want to find an area rug to place down in your room. The best thing about area rugs is that they come in all different shapes, sizes, and color so you will be able to find the one that best suits your needs. Find an area rug that offers a splash of the color you are focusing on.
You can find so many ways to decorate your room. You want something that stands out in the room without clashing. You want to end result to be pleasing to the eyes. Your room needs to be a place that someone can go to relax, watch television, play a game, read a book, etc. It's your home so why not create a room just for you?
