Spring colors don’t have to be put away when cold weather arrives.
Use springtime’s sunny, uplifting shades to add happy hues to your home year round.
No rule says your home can’t be bright and cheerful even when the calendar says it’s winter.
Pale green cabinets enliven a Florida kitchen by designer Andrew Howard.Credit:ROBERT PETERSON
So, what exactly are spring colors?
For a softer feel, usepastel versionsof the same huesstill spring-like but with less oomph.
Here’s how to incorporate fresh spring colors into your home.
Pale green cabinets enliven a Florida kitchen by designer Andrew Howard.Credit:ROBERT PETERSON
The appliances and hardware are a mix of metals to create a collected feel.
Whitequartz countershave flecks of sparkle that visually offset the other smooth surfaces.
Citrus Delight
Annie Schlechter
Take inspiration from nature.
Benjamin Moore yellow finch brighten’s the ceiling in designer Virginia Toledo’s foyer.Credit:Annie Schlechter
Green and yellow call to mind the color of spring blooms likedaffodilsandtulips.
It’s safest to go this bright in small doses.
Here the ceiling of an entryway welcomes you in with a cheer.
Credit:Emily Followill; Interior Design: GordonDunning
Garden Variety
Addingspring color to your decordoesn’t have to be a long-term commitment.
Paint theinside of your bookcasesfor an easy (and easy to change) update.
Whether built into the wall or freestanding, this little trick adds brightness without overwhelming the room.
It’s also ideal forapartment dwellersor anyone on a budget since it’s a quick and inexpensiveweekend DIY project.
Here, spring greens and yellows pair with tanthink of fresh cut flowers in a basket).
The pattern nods to the Beverly Hills Hotel, a Hollywood Regency-style icon that sings spring year-round.
Credit:David Tsay
The blue and green pattern (analogous on thecolor wheel) pairs perfectly with the aquamarine tufted sofa.
Yellow and gold accents add a zesty contrast.
The bright, lushgrass-greenvelvet bed frame heralds aspringlike aestheticin this bedroom.
Adding hints of bright pink enhances the look.
Here, clean white and robin’s egg blue combine withwood tones, creating a classic yet peppy look.
This gorgeous bath flips convention andemphasizes coloron the top half of the walls.
Look for a color it’s possible for you to work with as the seasons change.
There’s a reason this tried-and-true decorating method is so prevalentit’s nearly foolproof.
Start with curtains or upholstery you like and match yourwall colorto one of the shades in the pattern.
Don’t want to stop there?
Spring Colors Trio
This room works because all thespring colorsshare a midrange tone.
Theblue huesof the couch and lamp dominate the space, while the pink andpurple huescomplement it perfectly.
And the multicolored,floral upholstered chairties the room together by incorporating all the shades.
Eye-Catching Color
you’re able to’t go wrong with awhite kitchen.
The bright aquamarine of the metal bar stools and stand mixer gives this kitchen a fresh, almosttropical feeling.
Tone-on-Tone
Adding color to your home doesn’t mean you have to go overboard.
This tone-on-tone green patterned wallpaper is beautiful without overpowering the room.
Touches of coral and emerald green inject the blue accents with springlike energy.
Spring Palette
Don’t be intimidated by the number ofspring colorsin this room.
Purple Reign
Don’t think spring color meansfrothy pastelsonly.
This bright bedroom perfectly combines pale lilac and vibrant aqua.
So, how do you keep the brighter color from overwhelming the pair?
But thecolorful duvetand pillow shams add spring colors that warm the room.
When you start with a subdued palette, adding many colors through a boldly patternedpiece is easy.
Plus, adding patterns takes the guesswork out of matching colors.
But the fact that thecolorful carpetis faded allows it to fit right in with the lighter shades.
Soft, But Sophisticated
Pale, soft hues are a hallmark of spring color palettes.
Here’s how to keep spring colors looking sophisticated.
