Bold Decorating
If you want to show off your creative side, go bold in your home design. There are lots of ways to go bold without being tacky or tasteless. Here are some fun ideas...
Color
Don't be afraid of color. While most people are afraid that they will quickly tire of a wall color, the truth is that plain white is what gets us bored the quickest. Paint your walls with a strong color. It's only paint!
For a dramatic edge, combine two bold colors. Unexpected combinations add life and excitement to a room.
Patterns
You don't need to put bold pattern everywhere, but a few touches of whimsical prints will add a nice energy to a space. If your walls are muted, you can be daring with your patterns. Colorful stripes and polka dots are always fun, and you can mingle them in one area for added whimsy.
Animal prints look fabulous in front of boldly colored walls. The neutral colors in the animal prints - black and white, or shades of brown - create a huge statement when combined with deep reds and hot pinks.
Bold floral patterns evoke a cheerful mood. Create a wild, whimsical room by using floral patterns on the walls. The trick to combining floral patterns is to look at scale and color. Make sure the main colors are in all of the patterns, and use different scales (a large, medium, and small).
Lighting
Instead of traditional high-hats, go for exciting lamps. They not only give more lighting options, but they can be great accessories and conversation pieces, especially if you get creative with lampshades.
When you are ready to go bold, go all the way!
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