1. OPT FOR OMBRE
Situated on the Venice Beach Canals, this home is as colorful as its surroundings. Of all the different shapes and sizes of bright tones featured in the space, the ombre walls of the kitchen stand out as a playful idea for anyone looking to experiment with new ways of introducing color.
2. FOLLOW THE THREAD
In a more neutral color scheme, a single bright thread woven through the home is an effective way to introduce a bolder, highly-saturated hue to a scheme without the whole thing feeling jarring. Even better, choose that bright hue based on the tones in the rest of your scheme.
3. MATCH BOLD WITH BOLD
As counterintuitive as it seems, the safest way to approach bold color if you’re less than confident in decorating with it is to pair it with other bold colors. ‘If you're introducing bright, highly-saturated colors into the space they need to be balanced,’ says Leah Ring
4. DEVIATE FROM PAINT
A painted wall isn’t the only way to bring in bright color. We’ve seen colorful decorative veneers being used across furniture and interior design more and more – they’re popular amongst designers for the way they help bring out the natural pattern and texture of wood.
Alternatively, opt for bright lacquered furniture as an easy, less permanent way to add a pop of color to a scheme.
5. FOCUS THE VIBRANCY ON A SINGLE STANDOUT PIECE
The blink-and-you’ll-miss-it flash of bright color in this scheme is delivered via an eye-catching Tobia floor lamp by Foscarini. It’s almost neon in its intensity, but the accent is supported by the blue Camaleonda sofa by B&B Italia – and these pieces are softened by the room’s dominant tone. ‘The elegant blue of the panelings wraps around the whole parlor level, holding together the colorful accents and toning down the light to guarantee a feeling of calmness,’ says Giorgia Cedro, founder of New York architectural practice Olbos Studio.
6. MAKE VIBRANT HUES POP WITH A DARK BACKDROP
A blank canvas in a dramatically dark hue can help make colorful artwork or furniture pop even more than usual. Part of American fashion designer Christopher John Rogers' Carte Blanche collection for Farrow & Ball, this scheme features rainbow-colored paintings, an intense green velvet sofa and a sky-blue cabinet all against the backdrop of a rich, inky blue wall.