Introduce Color for Energy
A home interior that’s been neutral for years can feel dull and tiring, thus it offers an easy target for the New Year’s resolution. Start by identifying the room where you spend the most passive time, and choose one surface to begin with. Painting an accent wall takes a weekend and costs less than a new piece of furniture; the impact is immediate and reversible if the hue doesn’t work. However, if painting feels like too much commitment, a large rug with a colored field achieves something similar at floor level.
Textiles offer the fastest feedback loop. Swap neutral cushion covers for ochre or rust. Bring in a throw with actual pigment rather than another shade of cream. These pieces can rotate seasonally, changing your feeling of being in a space.
