Our Best Tips for Choosing and Using Color

Want to liven up a dull room with color but not sure where to start? Use these helpful tips from BHG editors, interior designers, and color pros to learn how to choose and use color to add interest to any room.

Get Inspired: Set the Mood

Decide what mood you want the room to embody. Different colors, tones, and saturations will naturally lend themselves to a certain persona. For example, if green is your hue of choice, a soft sage will project serenity and calm, while a seafoam shade will give the room a relaxed, cottage feel. A dark olive green will imbue a classic, reserved look; conversely, a zingy apple green will project trendy vibrancy.