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The Bold One – Why It’s Okay to Venture Out of Your Comfort Zone

Bradington-Young Sectionals 224 Landry Sectional is red, bold and an obvious statement piece.

Bradington-Young Sectionals 224 Landry Sectional is red, bold and an obvious statement piece.

The world of neutral and bright-colored palettes can be a wonderful place to be in. You won’t have to worry about adjustment or playing with ugly combinations. It is safe so just about anyone can use them. Make sure that you don’t go overboard when you are out to create a bold statement for your home, though.

Bold does not necessarily mean the saturation of colors or, by default, the accent wall. Bold could also mean the overall appeal of the theme that you have chosen or created. If you would like your home to represent how bold you are, then here are some delicious tips that you shouldn’t miss –

Bold Means to Accentuate

If you want to go beautifully bold in your home, then use colors effectively. Decide which color will accentuate the space best. Having more natural light means you can control the amount of darkness or brightness using curtains, blinds or draperies. Add more dramatic colors to amp up the drama in the room without creating an overpowering space.

For a room that does not have ample lighting, choose bright colors or the more saturated colors. These should naturally reflect the light and would make any bold color appear more inviting rather than daunting.

Bold Means to Decorate

Do you own any bold piece of accessory or artwork? Then this is the perfect time to bring them out. Of course, you wouldn’t want your furnishings to clash so use a neutral palette of white hues and blacks as the backdrop. This should be a gorgeous and bold canvas that anyone with an artistic mind can work on.

You can then pick two colors all throughout your space for a more unified look then showcase your sculptures, wall art, or even a bold area rug as a statement piece. Don’t worry about getting wrong because it’s all about balance. If something appears to be off, then something might really be off. Be sure to balance the bold piece with neutral room finishes, furnishings, etc.

Bold Could Also Mean Subdued

There are interiors that are viewed as both bold yet subdued. These two seemingly clashing descriptions can actually work together – but you should know how. For instance, the Shangri-La guilded table by  Cynthia Rowley can play the bold role while the rest of the surroundings remain neutral. Yet, the place looks both bold and calm, it’s all according to your perspective.

Bold Means Making a Statement

Your home is that one place on Earth where you should be the one to dictate everything that’s displayed. Since this is so, you are free to make a statement. Go ahead and hang that flashy chandelier all because you want to! Just learn to play with the rest of the space so that the room won’t appear garish.

If you’re starting to feel that the room has come to a point where there’s too much activity, then remove a bold color or two. It might also be as easy as taking down window treatments that are blocking natural lighting.

Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Shangri-La Gilded Dining Table Base: What could be bolder than gold?

Cynthia Rowley for Hooker Furniture Shangri-La Gilded Dining Table Base: What could be bolder than gold?

Bold Means Colors

Bold would always mean colors. Hues are the best way to add unique touches to a home. Colors have a profound effect on health, feelings and moods. Since this is so, go ahead and decorate for a happier atmosphere. Splashes of color, when strategically placed, will create the best modern interior for a homeowner and bold interiors are all about making that bold statement.

Practice restraint in using bold colors, though. Use hints, here and there, or add a whole new bold wall then pattern the furnishings and textiles to the color that you chose.

Lastly, use the 80:20 rule when decorating. This means 80% of the room must be neutral and the 20% should be bold-colored. Go beyond this and you’re already overdoing it.

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