9 easy ways to add color to your living room

Not everyone has the time or budget for a complete living room makeover. Want to add color to your living room, but don't want to commit to a big project? There are small, creative ways to use color to refresh your living room by adding color. Discover 9 simple tips to add color to your living room.

1. Paint a wall

Add a splash of color by highlighting a wall in your living room with a coat of paint. Look for a niche to add extra color, or choose a larger wall that will get noticed. Choose a bright, contrasting color in a fabric in your living room. Or opt for a subtle accent by painting the wall in the same color family, but in a darker tone than the rest of your walls.

2. Add some decorative cushions

Add touches of color with strategically placed, well-chosen cushions. Choose colorful, patterned cushions in good-quality fabrics. You can mix and match cushions to create an array of colors in your living room. The aim is really to let your creativity flow, so have fun experimenting with colors and patterns to create the living room that suits you.

3. Add plants to your living room

Plants are the easiest way to add a pop of color without committing to big changes. Add some to your living room and you'll notice an immediate difference. Plants bring a room to life like nothing else can. They're also a great way to experiment with colors and determine which ones look best before committing to something bigger and more lasting.

Nature has the most beautiful colors, so why not add some colorful plants to your living room? Choose colorful plants that can live with little light and you're all set. If you don't feel like dealing with plants, opt for realistic artificial flowers - today's artificial plants are truer than life.

4. Add light fixtures with colored shades

Add a light fixture or two with colored shades to easily add color to your living room. For noticeable pops of color, add a pair of table lamps around a work of art or buffet.

5. Add colorful rugs

A rug softens a room and makes it cozy. But a colorful rug strategically placed in front of an armchair or under a coffee table also adds color and texture to a living room. Choose a rug color that complements your existing furniture and furnishings. Using the existing features of your room is a great way to choose the right carpet color. Think paint, sofas and armchairs, artwork, curtains and other elements of your living room. Choose a shade that's part of the same color family as the other elements in your living room, to keep everything consistent.

6. Reflect colors with mirrors

Got an empty wall in your living room but don't know how to fill it? Then place a large mirror on that bare wall. Choose a mirror with a pretty frame. If your mirror frame is too neutral, paint it a brighter color. Mirrors are great for highlighting other colors in your living room through reflections!

7. Add colorful art

A large, colorful piece of art adds original color and form to a large living room. When most people think of art, they tend to think it's expensive. It isn't! While original works of art can be expensive, prints, paintings by new artists, photographs and framed textile pieces can all be affordable. These art pieces can add color and personality to your living room in a unique way.

8. Paint a bookcase

Got an old bookcase in your home? Perfect! Take that unremarkable bookcase and use paint to transform it into a unique piece that could become one of the centerpieces of your living room. Use brightly-covered books and decorative objects to add even more color to your living room.

9. Colorful plaids

Plaids aren't just for bedrooms anymore. A beautiful, colorful plaid immediately adds color and cozy comfort to a living room. So don't hesitate to add one or two to the armrests of a neutral sofa or armchair in your living room. Choose bright colors for these accessories, and they'll set off the other elements in your living room.