6 Ways to Add More Colour Into Your Home

Every home deserves a good splash of colour. Colour can be a great way to set a mood, make the space more relaxing, give it some shine and brightness and make it cheerful and appear larger than it is. Of course, it should be well thought through and not just different colours thrown around in every room. There are many ways you can incorporate colour in your home, without turning it into a mess.

Bringing artwork into the space can significantly improve its aesthetics. Artwork can fill blank walls and complement the rest of the interior perfectly. Every person has a unique taste, and every home has its own aesthetics. So, choosing the right artwork is a very personal experience.

There's a plethora of inspirational, original abstract artwork Australia has to offer. Young artists are innovative and very creative with their ideas. They create unique pieces with a lot of details, bright colours and intriguing shapes. These creations come in many shapes and sizes so everyone can fit them into their home.

Depending on the space you have available and the theme of your interior you can go small or large. If you have a big, blank white wall a large painting can become a nice centrepiece. If you have a modern, minimalistic home, you can add a pop of colour with a beautiful flower painting. A field of flowers with a bright blue sky will add freshness and cosiness to the space.

This type of art is not really an actual description of our visual reality, so these paintings tend to be very playful and unusual. It can have very simple forms. Besides blurry landscapes, it also focuses on geometrical shapes. They can break the roundness of your room and add more visual interest with their sharp corners, bright tones and textures.

If you’re not a fan of abstract pieces, you can turn to other styles. Realism, for example, is very precise. It shows the world exactly as it is. There's a lot of details, lifelike colours from all over the palette and highlights to complement it all. Impressionism is more about moments. Things like the light falling on surfaces, landscapes and outdoor scenes. Surrealism and post-impressionism are also bright and colourful. You'll just need to find the right palette to match the interior.

One way to naturally liven up the space is by adding flowers and greenery. Incorporating plants will add a new dimension and more texture. Plants come in so many different shades of green that you can get the whole green palette in one room. With plants, you aren’t limited to only one room, you can place them anywhere, hallway, bedroom, living room, dining room and even the bathroom.

If the plants don’t have flowers, you can place them in colourful pots. You can make this your own DIY project. Grab some paint and colour away matching them to the interior of the room. There are many interior plants that thrive in the Australian climate. From small, delicate flowers, or big and bushy plants that can take up half the room. Just keep in mind that they require different care and maintenance, so familiarise yourself with their needs.

Not a lot of people understand and appreciate the power that throw cushions have. They can be a powerful tool in adding some colour and brightening up the space. You can match them with abstract artwork from Australia, with your curtains, the rug or even some smaller details like vases and picture frames.

Every neutral-coloured room can benefit from a few bright-coloured cushions. Don't be afraid to incorporate some patterns as well. Some polka dots, geometrical shapes or straight and curvy lines can make the sofa stand out.

Maybe a few pastels will complement the bedroom nicely, or even a couple of throws on the bench in the dining room are the solution for a better-looking house. Throws are also good for adding texture. It'll bring a new dimension and depth to the scene. Play with different textures like silk, cotton, velvet and leather. 

Painting the walls in colour is often the first thing that comes to mind when you want to add colour to your home. But dealing with paint, brushes and all that mess can be exhausting. So, why not try some wallpaper? There's almost an infinite choice of colours and patterns so it won’t be difficult to find what you’re looking for. You can match it with the abstract art on the opposite wall or the vases on the side table.

You can even visually expand the room with the wallpaper. Use bright colours such as blue, green, yellow, red or violet. If you want to make it taller use vertical stripes and if you want to make it wider use horizontal stripes. You can do a wallpaper with a neutral background with small, detailed florals or a bright background with white or brownish flowers to tone it down a bit.

Framing your windows with some colourful and bright drapes can give the whole space a facelift. They're a great way to brighten up the neutral white walls. Don't settle for white or beige curtains, they won’t do the trick. Choose a colour that complements the interior and matches the rest of the colour palette.

Two layers of curtains will add depth and fresh texture. They can be two-toned, and one can be the dominating colour. The other can just complement the palette or a piece of furniture on the floor. One fun way to add visual interest is to create a “puddle” with the curtains and concentrate their colour on the floor as well.

Choosing the right rug can make a big difference. This piece is often the centrepiece of the room and can set the tone for the rest of the furniture and accessories. It's an easy way to transform the space. They'll give you colour, pattern and texture in just one element. There are plenty of modern patterns to add colours. Sometimes the soft and organic textures will match the scene more. Natural materials like jute or sisal can be a good base to start building the rest of the interior.