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White with Pops of Color

Posted 07/13/2010 by Rachel in Decor \ 8 comments

Hi there! I daydream about interior design and color combinations, so subsequently I'm always wanting to redecorate my house (which drives my husband crazy)! I love my husband and our 4 dogs, working in a creative field, a good laugh, and a great margarita. ;-)

Last time I posted, I talked about neutral color schemes and how calm and relaxing they can be.  But if that’s not for you, sometimes adding just a hit of color into that scheme can take it from relaxing to a little more visually exciting! 

blue and white plates house and home

white desk area with pink chair aptthrpy

As much as I love looking at and dreaming of pale neutral rooms, I live with small pops of color in my home.  To me, it adds some visual interest and a little excitement.  Plus, keeping the color in small doses like pillows or throws means that I can change it all out pretty easily.

white bedroom with bright throw elledecor

bedroom with old doors as headboard hsandhm

Something as small as a pillow, some artwork, or a painted piece of furniture can really add a big statement to a room.

eames rocker in cottage cupofjo

white twin beds with turquoise chest needspark

So, do you prefer all neutral rooms, or do you like a little color in your life??

white-bed-with-pink-throw-pillow

*pictures from: Canadian House & Home, Apartment Therapy, Elle Decor, Canadian House & Home, A Cup of Jo, Spark, Apartment Therapy

Posted 07/13/2010 by Rachel in Decor
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  1. Melanie Watson writes... {July 13, 2010 at 9:43 am}
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    LOVE white with pops of color. My favorite is strong woods added in to bring a real natural earthy element. Makes my heart go pitter pat. :)

  2. Katie writes... {July 13, 2010 at 10:22 am}
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    I would literally die if I lived in an all neutral house. Every so often I still go crazy from the amount of brown in our living, dining, kitchen area. Brown cabinets, brown floors, brown table, brown chairs, brown sofa and loveseat and coffee table…. this list goes on and on. Of course there are different tones, but… brown is brown. :) Thank goodness for cheap color in kitchen accessories, sofa pillows, etsy prints, and coffee table books. And I’m excited that new white chairs are on the agenda!

    ps. Great pictures!
    .-= Katie’s most recent blog post: Random Thoughts =-.

  3. Ada-Marie (spark!) writes... {July 14, 2010 at 3:26 pm}
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    I found your blog from a pingback on this post. I love it! Great post and awesome blog. :)
    .-= Ada-Marie (spark!)’s most recent blog post: “I found Annie!” =-.

  4. Jen writes... {July 15, 2010 at 12:52 pm}
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    I think that first picture is my favorite! Love the plates and box combos! But I also really like the pop of color with the chair, I definitely have a love for neutrals with pops of color!
    .-= Jen’s most recent blog post: Challenging Myself =-.

  5. Erin DeLargy writes... {July 20, 2010 at 2:10 pm}
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    I LOVE that turquoise nightstand and that old, rustic room above it. I do LOVE color though, I might need a bit more… :)
    .-= Erin DeLargy’s most recent blog post: Mini Midnight Poppies – Genuine Recycled Leather Hoop Earrings – Ultra Tiny =-.

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  8. avery mercurio writes... {January 3, 2013 at 12:53 pm}
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    Where is the headboard from in the third picture? I would like to buy that for my room as we are buliding a new house!

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