Here are some quick-fix solutions for adding a dash of color to a neutral scheme:
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Paint a door in a vibrant shade and it will introduce color into two rooms without altering the decor of either. If you really want to add excitement, paint the edges of the door in an altogether different color so it flashes out when the door is open, adding a bit of pizazz. Alternatively, paint a window frame in an evocative color, like cerulean blue. This will pull any room up a notch! Hang sheer, lace panels in the same shade to dapple the light and complete the look.
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Change a door handle for a colored one to inject a bit of color or, if your door is already a color, intensify the richness of it by adding a beautiful twinkling cut-glass handle in a darker hue.
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Recovering one piece in a patterned fabric can lift a whole room. Choose a print that incorporates the existing colors as well as bolder shades so it doesn't look too random. If your sofa is a traditional shaped one, like the Ektorp, Ekeskog, Sundborn or Ängby, introducing piping in an altogether different and brightly hued color will give it a modern edge.
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Lighting: For a more unusual way of introducing color than with cushions or curtains, choose lightning in a single vivid shade. If you don't want to invest in a new piece, you can always use paint or fabric to dress an existing lamp, pendant or chandelier.
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And speaking of chandeliers, covering a chandelier chain in fabric can also provide that much needed burst of color. Sew a sleeve of fabric about three times longer than the chain so it ruffles nicely. You can even tie ribbons of extra fabric onto the arms of the chandelier itself for a boutique-chic look.
Credit: Livingetc May 2010 issue
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