Decorating

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Decorating

Colors that Go with Neon Green
| Updated November 9, 2023 | Published January 18, 2022

Neon green is an overtly bright and bold color that is very similar to lime green, though neon green is a tad darker and cooler with more blue undertones compared to lime green. This color is best suited to being an accent shade rather than a main base shade in interior design because it is so bright that it can be overstimulating.

What Color Accent Wall Goes with Grey
| Updated November 3, 2023 | Published January 16, 2022

Accent walls are a great way to easily bring style and character to a room. If you you like to incorporate grey with your current accent wall, read on to find out what the best color accent walls to use.

Colors that Go with Red and Black
| Updated November 3, 2023 | Published January 14, 2022

Black and red are two intense colors that have long been established as an iconic color duo. Think of a little black dress with a pair of killer red heels or a glossy black kitchen with red appliances such as a retro-style blender or a coffee machine. These two colors stand out really well against each other, but the contrast isn’t so extreme that it becomes overstimulating. Adding a third color to the mix is a good idea to help create balance and prevent the color scheme from being too bland or obvious.

9 Brilliant Ideas on Decorating with Mustard Yellow
| Updated November 3, 2023 | Published January 13, 2022

Mustard yellow is a beautiful color with a hint of brown and gold tone that reminds us of autumn. Depending on the intensity chosen, this soft yellow shade can transform any room in the house when used as part of the decoration.

Colors that Go with Everything
| Updated December 2, 2023 | Published January 12, 2022

There are more colors that go with everything than you might initially think. Black and white are probably the first colors that come to mind when pondering this issue, potentially along with cream or beige.

Perfect Greige
| Updated November 4, 2023 | Published January 12, 2022

‘Perfect Greige’ is a paint color by Sherwin Williams which encompasses the best attributes of both gray and beige. This is an enormously popular color that is used to achieve a sophisticated balance between warmth and elegance. If you want to incorporate greige into your home, consider these colors that will go well alongside it.

Colors that Go with Mauve
| Updated November 8, 2023 | Published January 5, 2022

Mauve is a dusky shade of pale purple, which is great for spaces where you want to achieve a soft and feminine look without being overly frilly and girlish. Mauve provides a nice balance between vintage and modern, which means it can be used in a variety of different decor styles. Here we will look at some of the best colors that go with mauve.

Colors that Go with Lilac
| Updated July 7, 2022 | Published January 4, 2022

Lilac is a color that is named after the pink-purple bloom of the same name, though it is considered to fall under purple more so than pink. Lilac is not a bright or strong shade of purple, but it is not light or pale either. It is darker than lavender and has less of a blue-gray tone than this other popular purple shade.

Colors that Go with Knotty Pine
| Updated July 12, 2022 | Published January 3, 2022

Whether you have inherited knotty pine furniture or moved into a home with knotty pine paneling or flooring, you might be wondering how to pick a color palette that will complement this traditional finish of wood. Knotty pine has been popular in interior design for many decades and is still favored as a decor finish because of its rich, warming honey-like tones. Here we will look at which colors you can use with knotty pine to achieve a variety of different styles.

Colors that Go with Forest Green
| Updated November 4, 2023 | Published January 3, 2022

Forest green, as you might expect from the name, is an earthy color found in natural environments. It is a mid-colored green with similar tones to hunter green, but not as deep or dark. This is a color that can work well as the main wall color in a room, and it also works well as an accent shade.

Colors that Go with Cream
| Updated November 4, 2023 | Published January 1, 2022

Cream is a warm neutral shade that is made by mixing white with a very small amount of yellow. As a neutral shade, you might expect that cream will work with any other color, and while this is technically true, there are some shades that will bring out the best in cream. Here we will look at some of the best colors to pair with cream to achieve the mood and style you’ve been looking for.

Colors that Go with Charcoal Gray
| Updated November 4, 2023 | Published January 1, 2022

Gray is an enormously popular color in interior decor whose reputation has rapidly been transformed from that of a dull and drab color to a highly sought-after color that is used to create sleek, cozy, or ultra-modern styles.