Go Ahead, Get Colorful
We’ve watched too many people strip back the beauty and character of old homes, only to paint everything over with beige, beige, and more beige. There are many ways to keep a home colorful while still maintaining a modern look. Check out this list below to find your next favorite combination.
1. Olive Green, Cream, And Black
To give your home a modern feel without diving fully into beige-mania, this color combination is perfect. While the cream and black will still give you that clean, spacious feeling you’re looking for, the deep earth tones of the green will liven up the space without being too noisy.
2. Warm Earth Tones
Speaking of earth tones, any color combination of cacao, ochre, beige, or deeper corals will help make your home feel warm and inviting. This is also a great opportunity to use some different styles of wood or wicker fabrics, as they pair nicely with these colors as well.
3. Gray-Brown
We know what you’re thinking, dear reader, and we promise we’d never lead you astray. Gray-Brown is a deep color, but it’s not as frightening as you think it is. In fact, gray-brown’s neutrality means you can go for just about any other color combo that suits your fancy.
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4. Burnt Orange And Green
If you love the pop of color that plants bring to a home, but you can’t keep a plant alive no matter how hard you try, this may be an ideal color combination for you. The combination of these bright colors will liven up any room, and you can really play around with textures and patterns.
5. Pastel Greys, Greens, Oranges, And Blues
For a softer, lighter, more romantic feel for your home, this color palette takes the cake. Feeling almost out of the Regency period, you can feel good knowing you can faint dramatically onto your sofa, and it won’t feel out of character for the space.
6. Lime And Magenta
Yes - it’s crazy. It’s bright, it’s in your face, and it might remind you of the bedroom colors you wanted for your room back in the day. But do not toss away this color combination as a childish desire; you can use these two colors as your statement pieces, and base your more neutral tones around this louder-than-life combination.
7. Turquoise And Grey
Most people save turquoise for the bathroom, but she isn’t just made for your porcelain! If blue is your preferred color to work with, incorporate some turquoise textiles into your space, and incorporate pops of grey as your accent color. Pair with hints of golds, pinks, yellows, and oranges, and you’re good to go.
8. Citrine Orange And Ocean Blue
Orange and blue are on opposite ends of the color wheel, so it makes sense that they go together so well. These particular colors almost remind us of a sunset on the beach, and they make a great foundational color palette for a modern home.
9. Inky Blue
Another deep color that you don’t need to be scared of. If done properly, a statement wall in this rich blue color will feel like the final puzzle piece in your space. Pair with plenty of lighter colors and patterns to offset the darkness of the blue.
10. Citron Green And Dusty Rose
This gorgeous color combination will make you feel like you’re in a Hollywood starlet’s dressing room. It’s lively, flirty, and downright playful. To bring this combo back down to earth a little bit, pair it with charcoal, ivory, or brown.
11. Tangerine And Cornflower
Like the citrine and ocean, these complementary colors are fresh and fun as a dynamic duo. However, tangerine can be quite bright on the eyes, so we’d recommend using plenty of white and other neutral shades to keep it from overwhelming the space.
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12. Jewel Tones
Who doesn’t love a good jewel tone? Your home will feel luxurious and full without having to make too much of an effort. You can go full out and fulfill your moody fantasy, or pair with more neutral tones to keep the space bright and spacious.
13. Deeper Wall Tones + Patterns
Okay, okay, this one isn’t a color, but we’re letting your imagination work here. Using a deeper color on your walls can really anchor a space, letting you use brighter colors and patterns to your heart's content.
14. Burgundy And Navy Blue
These two deep colors feel at home in all-white rooms and give your space a timeless, classic feel. To keep things bright, use these two as textiles rather than wall colors. However, you can always go the cozy route if you prefer.
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15. Rusty Earth Tones
Colors like terra cotta, sienna, saddle brown, or peru will make you feel like you’re always in warmer weather. To complement these colors, use white or ivory as your base, and pair with lighter shades of wood.
16. Mossy Green
With cottage-style homes coming back into fashion, it’s no surprise that the darker greens have found their way back into the style guides. Use this deep green as your wall or cabinet colors, and pair with neutral browns, beiges, and creams for a harmonious feel.
17. Grey and Dark Teal
Using the dark teal as a focal point in your space is quite striking, especially if the rest of the room is quite neutral. Pair your dark teal with warm greys, browns, and leather textiles to create a visually interesting space.
18. Forest Colors
Like the moss green, cooler earth tones have been all the rage these days. Combine dark green, black, tan, and brown to feel like you’re at home in the trees. You can also incorporate velvet, dark wood, and gold hardware to really flesh out this idea.
19. Ochre and Rich Purple
This color combination is a little out there, but it can be gorgeous if done correctly. Other colors that go really well with ochre are neutrals like beige and cream, complementary colors like deep blues and forest greens, or warm tones like burnt orange and brown.
20. Lilac, Sandy Brown, And Saddle Brown
This vintage color combo is very cozy, very nostalgic, and very romantic. The timeless elegance of lavender pairs well with the warmer yellows and browns, and can give your space a cottage-y feel without overdoing it.
