Building on Neutrals

I know I've spent a lot of time talking about accessories, this is why. Accessories are very easy and relatively inexpensive to switch out and get a new look to your room. Accessories allow a room to be trendy if that is your wish, while maintaining some timeless furniture as your central pieces in the room.

Those central pieces: sofas, headboards, walls - can be painted and upholstered in vibrant colors and be beautiful. The question you have to ask yourself is if you will love it enough to keep that style for a very long time. If the answer is yes, than do it. If not, stick with neutrals.

This doesn't mean that your walls have to be white and the sofa is grey and all the wood is oak. What I am saying is let the accessories bring in the color and give the feel you are looking for in the room. If you tire of that look it is easy to switch out pillows, lamp shades, or prints on the wall.