It's no surprise when you stop by here and see a new photo of something aqua. I love my aqua, and teal, and turquoise... well all sorts of beachy blues. But when you decorate your whole house around one beloved color can leave it feeling a little boring. On the other hand, adding in a new color can seem daunting. It's kind of the "give a mouse a cookie" thing, ya know? But, if you're revolving around any one color family (even if it's a neutral), choosing to add in a new hue can bring your room to life.
I am totally smitten with a new color: Persimmon. Yes, it's different - but different can be really fun! It all started with one tray that I found on clearance at Target for less than $10. I loved the shape of it and was even digging the color.
The moral of this story is if you decide to add a new color, don't second guess yourself - just do it. Buy something small, and when you get it home and love it, add something else. Don't go to the store and buy 18 things all in one trip. I don't even buy them all from one store. Here, there, and everywhere, I say!
And, while we're talking about gathering.... when you're keeping an eye out for new things to bring in, look for different textures. In this instance, I added in wood, ceramic & fabric - and each one brings something unique to the party.
Do you stress over bringing a new color into play or do you just do it?
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It's great the orange color. I love it, it brings sunshine into your house. I myself added a touch of orange into my house these days. It has something to do with Carnaval (hard to explain here)but I never expected that it would turn out so great. Regards, Pascale
ReplyDeleteThose two colors go so well together, your pictures are magazine worthy! I used those colors to decorate my kids bathroom and I'm still loving it!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Gina. It really adds a burst of freshness to the space. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteLove the addition of the pretty accent color! And that ruffled throw...oh my...!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this peppery color, too. So fun!
ReplyDeleteI love that color in your room. Such a sweet pop, and it is in perfect harmony with the aqua and the neutrals.
ReplyDeleteHello, Gina! I am a new blogger and I have to tell you that I really like this blogger's community and I would like to know better each other. I have already realised that I like all the intense colors like orange, magenda, red and emerald green which is also the color of the year. If you would like have a look in my two published post about the colors magenda and emerald green. Thank you and I hope I see you there! See you next time.
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I love color! My living room has a deep red, a green and a mustard yellow color on another small wall. They blend so well together and I've loved them for about 6 years. I'm now tired of it. I plan to go back to neutral walls (beige!)and add color through accessories.
ReplyDeleteI have that ripple throw, I actually have the orange & a yellow one as well. They are so soft & cuddly. I also have included orange in our house for a splash of colour. The house is fairly neutral grey, whites & walnut/teaks so bringing in the orange in the throw, tea towels, a touch in cushions & a couple of orange elephants really make the room look more lively.
ReplyDeleteI love the orange add in. I often (always) have trouble putting colors together. I hope that in my next house I will work on adding color into my rooms.
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination you went with, and no I too struggle to talk myself into buying something even if it's only a couple of dollars.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great Gina..That orange pop just adds so much to your room..I agree that using the same colors everywhere makes you get tired of them and way too soon..I also fight with myself about spending money for things..but I buy mostly from thrift shops so the prices are much lower..
ReplyDeleteTotally! I have took down some curtains in my living room over 6 months ago and still have not decided what color to do in there. I keep telling myself to hurry and decide already.
ReplyDeleteI love that new color, it pops against the aqua.
The orange goes with the teals and torquois... You always need sun at the beach. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm also working on incorporating a new color into my living room (a bright, happy Hermes orange). I think you did an exceptional job of adding little touches that don't take away from the overall feel of your room. I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! LOVE the pop of fun it gives the tranquil atmosphere. I argue with myself over purchases all.the.time. You're not alone ;)
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