How to Bring Colour Into Your Home Without Painting Any Walls

21 June 2024

Move over monochrome, this season it’s all about colour!

Though neutrals will always have a space in a welcoming home, it can be fun to switch things up with a bit of colour. From jewel tones to pastels, bright shades bring personality and character for a bold style that suits your vibe. But, if you’d rather not paint the walls, how do you add the tones you love?

Whether you’re on the hunt for a fresh colour hack or you love your neutral walls, we’ve got you. Find out how to add colour to a room with these top decor picks.

Add a Statement Rug

Rugs make cosy, functional additions to any home and are easy to lay out and roll back up. For rooms that change with the season or rent-friendly decor, a statement rug is a must-have.

Our Chunky Knit Rug in Ochre is ideal for brightening up interiors. With plenty of texture, an oh-so-soft fabric, and a standout yellow tone, it’ll quickly become the focal piece of your room.

Upgrade Your Windows

Your windows offer a great opportunity for adding a noticeable pop of colour to your home.

Switch out neutral curtains for bright fabrics, embracing patterns and bold tones for a statement look. For a more continental vibe, a set of standout colour block window shutters brings a contemporary twist to liven up your home.

If you’re looking for a more subtle solution than switching up your curtains and shutters, try a few colourful decor pieces. Our Flower Hanging Decorations look adorable when hung from windows or walls and our Mushroom Planter and Flower Candle Holder are an easy peasy way to decorate your window sill and add a pop of personality for a quick refresh.

Use Cushions and Throws

Jazz up your living room with some colourful cushions and throws, perfect for bringing a quick dose of colour to your home.

One of the great things about home textiles is they’re incredibly versatile. Mix and match your colours and patterns to create a look that suits your style down to a T. Clash colours, pick bold patterns, and get creative with your placement!

If you prefer to keep with the status quo, look for complimentary pieces from the same collection to create a streamlined look for your living space. We love how the cushions and throws from our Natural Earth Collection work together. Try pairing the Large Leaf Throw with the Palm Print and Geo Tufted Cushion for a winning combination.

Create a Colourful Bookshelf

Bring your home to life with books! This is a really great idea in any space, but it works particularly well in children's rooms as a piece of decor your little ones will love.

Start with a neutral bookshelf as the ideal canvas, like the Kids Home 2 Tier Bookshelf or Kids Home 4 Tier Storage Unit. You can then fill it with colourful, beautiful books that will work both as decor and as an educational hub for your children. It’s a win-win!

Some of our favourite sets for decorating include:

With covers as beautiful as these, you won’t need to paint your little ones’ bedroom walls to create a cosy space full of character.

Bring Greenery Indoors

Plants and flowers are wonderful for livening up your home. If you’re not green-thumbed, though, the thought of taking care of a colourful plant might sound like more hassle than it’s worth.

That’s when our realistic artificial plants are the ideal choice. Bright, beautiful, and never in need of watering, they’re the low-maintenance solution for that jungle aesthetic. Two of our favourites this season are the Tall Plant in a Seagrass Pot and the Bamboo in a White Pot.

You can also add flowers (including dried flowers) to your home for a splash of colour that’s easy to look after. Pair your blooms with a beautiful vase, like our Pink Mini Glass Vase, and elevate your interiors with ease.

Opt for Funky Candles

Popping a fun candle on your coffee table or your office room desk is an easy way to bring colour into your home. Scented candles also have the added perk of smelling great, which is a bonus that you don’t get from painted walls!

For a minimal look, opt for coloured pillar candles. Arrange a few together in multiple sizes for a simple but effective focal point.

For something a little more funky, take a look at the fun candles in our New Blooms Collection. The pastel Flower Candle is super cute and perfect for a bright, fun-loving aesthetic. You can bring the good vibes home, too, with our Pure Love Scented Candles and embrace the colourful retro look.

Give Your Bedding a Refresh

Are your bed sheets looking a little tired? It might be time for a change.

A new set of bedding can transform your bedroom, bringing plenty of colour and refreshing the feel of your home. It’s super easy to switch up, too, for a quick fix with a bold effect.

Take a peek at our Eden King Duvet Set for luxurious green jewel tones and a bold leaf print. It’s the perfect set for quickly revamping your bedroom. For a more minimalistic look that still adds that all-important colour, our cosy Luna Waffle Bedding in Sage brings chilled-out vibes for a cosy bed.

Finish your look with complimentary cushions, throws, and a candle for your bedside table and your new and improved bedroom is ready to go.

Choose Bright Towels and Oven Mitts

Kitchens are functional spaces, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be colourful. When your rental home has a dull kitchen or you want to switch up a neutral colour scheme, our Daisy Dining Collection is the perfect answer.

Summery and sweet, you’ll find plenty of colourful picks for your space. Why not start by updating your textiles? Our Daisy Double Oven Gloves and Daisy Tea Towels are bright kitchen accessories that’ll bring sunshine yellow to your space. Cook, clean, and host in style with this joyful print.

We can’t mention our Daisy Collection without showing off the Daisy Printed Mugs, too. Cute and cheerful, these glass mugs are a decorative way to enjoy your morning cuppa! They’re so lovely you won’t want to keep them in the cupboard.

Final Thoughts

Brightening up your home with colour doesn’t have to be time-consuming or tricky. Give some of the tips mentioned here a try and see how quickly you can transform your space.

If you use some of the colourful products from B&M to create a home that perfectly matches your style, be sure to show us.

You can share your home decor ideas with B&M on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Tag us in your posts and show off your colourful home!

This blog was written exclusively for B&M Lifestyle by interior design specialist, Kelly Edwards.

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