Delightful Decor: 6 Simple Ways to Add More Colour in Your Home

Does your home feel boring and one-dimensional? Do you want some more visual interest in the space? Doing this doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. There are simple and budget-friendly ways to give your house a breath of fresh air.

A lot of homeowners and interior designers think that there’s no better way to add colour into the space than with flowers and plants. Adding it into the space will give it more dimension and visual interest. They come in so many colours and shades that you can have an entire palette of greens in just one room. Plus, you’re not limited with just one room, they can go anywhere in the house.

One of the best ways to incorporate greenery is with lively and beautiful plants for hanging. They're great for rooms with minimal floor space and smaller houses and apartments. These hanging delights are perfect for the bathroom. You can have greenery even if you have the smallest bathroom in the world. Just hand the plans from the ceiling. By hanging them above the tub you’ll have a wonderful view and they’ll be a breath of fresh air every time you come in.

The dining room is also a nice place for them. If you have a big window with curtains, you can hand them on the rod. If you have a ceiling light in the dining room you can place a few pots around it at a proper distance. Adding a few hanging plants may liven up the corners of your living area. They will bring more colour and extra freshness into the space.

If you have a reading nook, plants are a must. These nooks are usually small so, hanging pots are a perfect decor solution. You won't have to give up space to make the space pretty. In some cases, these pots can be a replacement for artwork if you pair them with detailed knitted hangers for example.

If the plants have blooms you can place them in neutral or one-coloured pots. But if they’re flowerless, you can plant them in colourful pots. This can easily become a nice DIY project. Buy some paint from the local craft store and paint the pots with colours that complement the interior of the room.

There are plenty of flowers that thrive in the Australian climate. Choose the ones that suit your space the most. Just keep in mind that they all require different maintenance and care. Before buying them, familiarise yourself with their needs so they’ll last for a long time.

Adding artwork to the room will greatly improve its appearance. Use the blank walls to hang art that will complement the rest of the interior. Picking the right artwork is a very personal experience because we all love different things. There are brilliant young artists that create amazing and unique pieces that can easily fit in your home.

If you’re a fan of classics, there are plenty of options as well. Be careful when choosing the size of the painting. If you have a clean, blank wall you can buy a bigger piece that will become the focal point of the room. You can also do a collage of smaller connected pieces that form one big picture.

Abstract paintings are also a nice addition, especially for modern and contemporary homes. They often have a nice colour palette that will brighten up the space. The geometrical forms and unusual shapes will add visual interest and some dimension. For more traditional homes a nice field of flowers or a warm landscape can be a real refreshment.

Realism is another option. It depicts the world as it truly is with lots of details, vivid colours and beautiful highlights to complement everything. Impressionism on the other hand, is all about little moments. Post-impressionism and surrealism are equally vivid and colourful. All you have to do is choose a colour scheme that complements you interior.

If your plants for hanging aren’t bringing enough colour, you can always try adding wallpaper. It's much easier to incorporate than painting the walls, buying paint and brushes and cleaning up the mess. It won't be hard to find what you're looking for because there is a plethora of colours and designs.

You can coordinate it with other decor pieces and create cohesive colour palette. Wallpaper also gives you the opportunity to make the space look larger by using bright colours such as yellow, blue, green, violet or red. To make it taller use vertical patterns. To make it wider use horizontal lines. There are even textured wallpapers that besides colour, can add a bit of dimension to the space.

Throw pillows aren’t a very popular way of adding colour to the space. Homeowners often overlook them but they can be a great way to enhance the space. You can colour-coordinate them with the rug, curtains, some artwork or even buy hanging plants and match them with the pots.

If you have a neutral space, a few brightly-coloured cushions can make a big difference. Don't shy away from pattern and texture as well. Choose cushions with polka dots, stripes, flowers, geometrical shapes, stars or anything else you might like. Pick a fun and playful texture like pom poms, knitted cushions or something smooth like silk.

The rug has the potential of becoming the centrepiece of the room if you choose the right one. It can also set the tone for the rest of the furniture and accessories. It can add colour, pattern and texture at the same time. Depending on the rest of the decor, you have plenty to choose from, traditional, modern, contemporary, smooth, textured, thick, thin and much more.

Using vibrant and colourful drapes to frame your windows can change the entire room. They're a fantastic way to add some colour and contrast to the white walls. White or beige curtains won't have the same effect. Find a colour that blends in with the rest of the colour scheme and compliments the decor of the space.

Adding two layers of curtains will give the room depth and additional texture. One colour can be the dominant one and the other can act as support. Making a "puddle" out of the drapes and centring their colour on the floor is a playful technique to add visual interest.