You’ve decided on a paint color for your living room, dining room or bedroom. But then comes that pressing question… What accent color should you use? Perhaps you’ve always heard that red and yellow work well together, or maybe you have a favorite color duo but you’re not quite sure how to pull it off.
Today we feature 5 amazing color combinations that would work well in any space. Scan the images below and see if we’ve selected one of your favorites. Or maybe there’s a combo that you’ve never thought of before! Perhaps you’ll purchase a sofa in a bold accent hue. Then again, as you’ll see below, sometimes making a color statement is as simple as buying a vivid piece of tableware to pop against radiant walls or upholstery. Let the images that follow inspire you…
Wondering if lime green and cobalt can go modern? Absolutely! This kitchen intersperses stainless steel with a green backsplash and a cobalt island. We think you’ll agree the results are delightfully unexpected.
We now indulge in one exterior shot, simply because lime green and cobalt blue are often used in outdoor settings, especially poolside. And why not? The color duo is a striking one, and it reinforces two of natures most prevalent color families. Below we see lime umbrellas and cobalt pots holding chartreuse greenery.
We now move to some of the hottest colors in today’s design climate: emerald green and orange. In fact, Emerald Green is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013. And we can see why. This refreshing shade pops against white, and it sings beautifully when juxtaposed with orange, as shown in the next image.
Don’t forget that this amazing color duo can even be effective in small doses. Below we see a rust orange chair against the wall and an emerald green pillow casually resting on a desk chair. Patterned curtains reinforce this winning color combo.
Teal blue and gold make a bold statement, and many rooms feature teal as the anchor shade and gold as the accent, as shown below. We love how gold appears on artwork, tables, rug, wall and greenery! That soothing teal wall is the perfect backdrop, don’t you think?
Salmon is such a versatile color! Not only does it cover the walls of many a formal living room, it can be presented in a low-key setting as well. In fact, many tropical, beachy motifs utilize salmon. This color really pops when combined with an icy blue, as shown in the casual modern living room in the next featured image.
“Violet and red?” You betcha! We save the most unexpected color combo for last, and we’re sure this duo will not disappoint. We often see purples and yellows paired, but what if you combined a striking violet with a bold shade of red? Below we see purple patterned wallpaper in a dining area, as well as rich red dining chairs. Note how shades of violet and red are also present in the living room, further reinforcing this color combination.
We end with a reminder that sometimes a striking color combo can be as simple as buying a few tabletop smalls. In the dining room below, plush violet chairs are a beautiful contrast to rich red tableware, especially against a crisp background of black and white.