Practical Ways to Add Color to Your Home Decor

by Sharon E. Hines

I knew I wanted to introduce pink into my living room, especially since the space looked bare after the holidays. My first thought was, "that will cost money." But, then I quickly realized that I could save money by shopping right in my own home. Which is exactly what I did.

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I gathered books that had pink, coral or orange on them and placed them in the tray on the ottoman. Even that small change made a big difference.

The pink depression glass bowl that belonged to my grandmother was placed on the little blue dresser. ( I love pink and blue together..that's what inspired this mini-makeover. )

I couldn't resist clipping these rose blooms from my yard and putting them in a vase.

The newly added accessories brings out the coral matting in the artwork.

I also painted a small stool in Sherwin-Williams new color of the year, Coral Reef.

Tip: Save money by buying a quart of paint and painting something small. You get the benefit of having on trend colors in your home without the on trend prices.

I love how the stool looks against the blue backdrop of the wall and next to the orange glow of the fireplace.

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Sheryll S on Jan 25, 2015
I love your grandmothers glass bowl. And everything else too.

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Xie on Jan 26, 2015
I love it too. Just enough to pop.

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