Apartment living does not always allow painting; however, there are plenty of other fantastic ways to add pops of color to your new space. Strategic color use creates texture, promotes balance, and otherwise provides you with a warm and welcoming place to live. Get started personalizing your new apartment today.

The Top 5 Ways to Add Color to Apartments

1. Work With Wall Decor

Add color and flare to neutral walls with assorted decor pieces. Think colorful, oversized paintings to create distinct focal points or use bold-hued wall hangings. Different-colored picture frames also work well if you’re doing a photo collage on one wall. Other ideas include a variety of different, colorful memorabilia, such as items from a favorite movie, band, or time period.

2. Purchase Colorful Couches & Chairs

Liven up a monochrome or neutral apartment with furniture in bold tones. A gorgeous blue couch, for example, adds much-needed color to a white backdrop. Also consider upholstering wooden furniture, such as chairs, to infuse your apartment with subtle bits of color. Painting wooden furniture works as well.

3. Get Creative With Rugs

Use rugs to add beautiful color accents to your apartment. The layering trend is an especially interesting way to do this: start with a large, solid-colored bottom rug and layer it with smaller oriental rugs or other colorful options. This trend also adds texture.

4. Add Bold Pillows & Throws

Invest in bold pillows and throws to add perfect pops of color, particularly if you are sticking to neutral-toned furniture. Find those that complement other “color pops” in the room, such as the rugs, curtains, or wall decor. Pillows and throws also contribute to a warm, cozy space.

5. Paint Your Bookshelves

Use paint to reimagine plain bookshelves. Paint the backs of the shelves a variety of colors to frame your books or use stencils along the sides. You may also decide to paint designs all over the shelves or hire an artistic friend to turn the furniture into a work of art.

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