Decorating with accent colour!

Aah, something show-stopping for a Monday morning. I had the same reaction to these eye-popping decorating schemes as I did when I saw a girl wearing lime green PVC hot pants at the station last night – I certainly thought they were attention grabbing …. but certainly not for the faint-hearted. (Although I secretly hoped to myself that the Valentine that she was waiting for would be wearing the same!)

Less is more when it comes to accent colour, but it’ll give your scheme an eye-catching lift, whether you use it to highlight details, add pizazz to a neutral space or reinvent classic furniture pieces. Check out these ideas from Livingetc.

roomenvy - fuchsia headboard bedroom

Punchy pink highlights this laser-cut headboard giving a traditional feature a modern twist.

roomenvy - shot of sunshine bathroom

An inky backdrop is given a lift with a glossy basin in a stand-out primary-shade.

roomenvy - deep blue accents hallway

Cobalt blue ribbon creates a statement border on this wall – and no steady paintbrush hand required!

roomenvy - snazzy chairs dining room

Tonight Matthew, I’m (plain white traditional chairs) gonna be designer show stoppers in zingy contrasting shades.

roomenvy - shot of lime dining area

Set intricate and geometric furniture against a block of bold colour for extra … umph!

roomenvy - quirky blind home office

Transform a dull window by painting a band of accent colour onto the blind.

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