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Redecorate a Room with a “Color of the Year”

February 4, 2014 By Merri Cvetan 7 Comments

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Winter is a great time to start planning (dreaming?) about redecorating a room in your home. Why not consider designing a room in one of the new colors for 2014? If you aren’t quite brave enough to do the whole room, consider using one as an accent color.

Radiant Orchid, Pantone Color of the Year

Radiant Orchid is actually rather calming in this lovely master bedroom. When balanced with lots of white, the color doesn’t become overwhelming.

Or upholster a sofa with straight, clean lines. The stripes are very dramatic and contrast beautifully with the wallpaper and ottoman.

Or as an accent color like these dining room chairs.

Sherwin Williams Color of the year Exclusive Plum

Exclusive Plum isn’t as bright as Radiant Orchid, so is an easier color to paint on the walls. What do you think about pairing it with lime green?

Another white room with just a touch of Plum. I don’t know about you, but I love stripes.

A Breath of Fresh Air. Isn’t that what we all want after a long winter? Another white room (I must be ready for spring)!

Or throw in shades of orange.

PPG Color of the Year Turning Oak Leaf

 If you’re not quite ready to commit to a bold color, then try PPG Turning Oak Leaf  on walls, as an accent color or even on the front door for a refreshing change.

Which color would you choose?

Filed Under: Bedside Manner, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Furniture~Chic, Post, Room Service~Design Tips, Rooms We Live In Tagged With: 2014 Color of the Year, Bedroom, Bedroom design, Bedrooms, Chairs, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Furniture~Chic, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Living Rooms, Sofas, Wallpaper

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  1. Melinda Caldwell says

    February 6, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    I am terrible when it comes do designing a home. Believe it or not, my husband does everything! But I’m glad I have your site to come back to for more tip and tips:)

  2. Lois Alter Mark says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    I’m surprised how much I like that Radiant Orchid on the wall. It actually looks beautiful!

  3. Meg Kra says

    February 12, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I love all that purple. I wish I could decorate so boldly. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from SITS.

  4. Lynda Lippin says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:58 am

    I love the orange drapes in the white-walled room. Striking and fresh! Stopping by from SITS Comment Love.

  5. Meegan Littlefield says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Every year when they announce the pantone color of the year I initially think, “who picks these crazy colors!” And then once I see them in action I recognize how brilliant they are and end up loving them, sometimes a little too much. I have already embraced radiant orchid, in small ways.
    SITS LOVE
    ~Meegan
    http://www.flatstoflipflops.com

  6. Mez says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    That purple is gorgeous. We’ve just bought a house so I madly looking for design ideas! Thanks for sharing these gorgeous ideas! Mez xx SITS

  7. marya says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I would so love a plum bedroom!! but unfortunately my husband does not. Visiting from SITS.

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