Bold decorating decisions are difficult for some and way too easy for others but making a successful bold decorating move requires more than just confidence. There is a certain amount of skill and vision that is required for bold decorating or else it will just look like a complicated mess.
Solids and Patterns
Bold decorating isn’t just about finding statement pieces, it’s a clever combination of bright colors and exciting patterns. Too many bright solid colors are jarring and adding vivid patterns breaks up the solid color. Similarly, too much pattern can be too complex for the eye to process and adding a bold solid color gives it something else to focus on and provides a visual rest.
White and Black
Using neutrals like white and black is a great way to mellow out bold decorating but still maintain the bold concept. White and black patterned accessories look great against saturated colors and the opposite is true, white walls with vibrant colors give the colors even more energy.
Balance
Balance is so important when using bold colors. Too many people paint an accent wall in a bold color and then load it up with accessories because they figure it’s the focal point. This gives the room an uneven feel and creates the sense of weight on the accent wall. Balance the accent wall with oversized furniture and pattern and color throughout the room. If the wall color is bold in the entire room then the excitement needs to be felt in other areas and in other ways to create a balanced room.
Rest Areas
Too much bold pattern tires the eye and creates a sense of unease in people, soothe this anxiety by providing visual resting points. A large expanse of solid color is one way to let the eye rest. Oversized furniture is another way to break up a busy bold pattern.
Size Matters
Bold decorating typically conjures up images of oversized pieces but small pieces also have their place in a bold interior decorating scheme. To make smaller pieces stand out gather them in a collection and create displays. Use balance when working with scale as well as color and pattern and combine large elements with collections of smaller ones.
Bold decorating is really exciting and brings a lively energy to a room. Practice mixing and matching patterns with color, giving enough space between elements to give periods of calm. Learn what items make a room appear heavy and balance the room so it has a symmetrical feeling. Mix your elements, some big, some small, some patterned, some solid, some vibrant, some neutral and you’ll create a very appealing bold decorating scheme.
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