A Lust for Color

I know this is going to sound very Jacqueline Susann of me, but I’m quite sure that I lust after color. I need it on my, surrounding me, stimulating me, well let’s just say I’m not a bland person. With my lust for color comes almost a phobia for getting stuck with a color or even worse picking the wrong color. I’ve been known to paint walls 2 or 3 times because the color wasn’t just right. I figure that if I have such a passion for color there might be others out there who do also, and that I might be able to share a few of the ways I’ve been able to indulge that passion without seeming like I’m a complete nutcase.

How do you bring color into a room without it looking like you’ve let a 5 year old with a box of crayons loose? To start with, plan. Get paint samples (trust me this is VERY helpful). Look for items that inspire you, that have colors you enjoy, and pick one out that will pull things together. Use color as an accent, this way the main pieces of your room don’t have to be bright or colorful and you can change things out as your whims change. Finally, look at your wardrobe. What colors do you like to wear? If you like to wear certain colors chances are very good you’ll feel quite comfortable in a room that features that color.

This being a blog about area rugs you know that I’m going to suggest that you use rugs to bring color into your home. This has worked well for me because I can change the rugs out as my whims change. Also, it leaves me less tied into a color than if I had purchased a sofa that isn’t a neutral back drop. An area rug is also a great way to try out a new color or color combination. You can see how it looks in your space and then go from there adding other accessories and concepts to a room.

One of our rug lines that have some great colors is the Nina Upson Home line. I’m listing a few of them below so you can see what she has. If you’d like some advice on how to incorporate a rug with color into your home, feel free to email me and I’ll give you some of my advice.

Finally, let me say, do not be afraid of color. While a monochromatic interior can be quite lovely, adding a splash of color or even a whole room of color can lift your mood and show your personality.