- 1). Jazz up a side table with a colorful picture frame such as a trellis pattern or Moroccan style. Choose intense shades of green and orange to add a brilliant pop of color to the room.
- 2). Lay pillows in bold patterns over sofas, chairs and beds. Mix and match colors like olive green and navy blue with bright yellows and crisp whites.
- 3). Paint a room in the house with a high contrast, high drama paint. Choose paint colors like aqua or poppy red to create an accent wall.
- 4). Install an inexpensive set of cafe curtains in a sunny polka dot or stripe in the kitchen to perk up the room with color.
- 5). Frame illustrations found in magazines or vintage books found around the home to mount on the wall. Hang them in a trio over a dining room hutch for a focal point in the room.
- 6). Pot a collection of plants like orchids, ferns or herbs to rest over an accent table or kitchen windowsill. Place them on countertops for a burst of "life" in the room. Use colorful planters to add additional drama.
- 7). Dress up the drying rack and kitchen with a colorful waffle-weave dish towel. Hang a paisley or stripe towel to add a bit of color to the space.
- 8). Place citrus fruit like limes, lemons and oranges in an oversized wood bowl to become an affordable centerpiece. Echo the colors found in the fruit to use in breakfast nook and dining room seat cushions.
- 9). Update a nightstand or dresser with a fresh set of knobs. Add brushed nickel drawer pulls for a sleek, modern design or glass knobs for a vintage-inspired display.
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