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July 2, 2020
Summer Color Trends: 5 Vibrant Hues To Brighten Up Your Space
There’s something about the warm weather and endless sunshine that inspires us to embrace bold color in our closets and in our homes. From tart lemon to fresh mint, click through to learn how to decorate with five of summer’s juiciest hues.
Tart Lemon
A coat of sunny yellow paint — Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow — feel fresh and inviting in designer Luke Havekes’ charming country retreat in Knowlton, Quebec.
In this eclectic gathering place, a saturated yellow wall provides a place for the eye to rest, without taking away from the patinated furniture, quirky wallpaper and rich leather armchair.
You’ll want to kick your feet up on this spacious L-shaped sofa in a zesty lemon hue. A kids’ media room is a safe place to take risks with color!
Designer Emily Griffin knows a thing or two about embracing bold design moves — and she’s not afraid to mix them all together! Graphic black and white chevron flooring and notice-me yellow wallpaper are an unexpected combination in an entryway.
Learn more colorful decorating tips from Emily on H&H TV.
We can’t get enough of this cheerful 1970s camper named Poppy! The yellow exterior gives this family rig a vintage vibe — just think about all of the Instagram-worthy photo ops!
In this colorful Montreal home, zesty yellow upholstery livens up the living room seating, encouraging guests to kick back and stay awhile.
An unexpected shot of citrus takes this elegant pied-à-terre‘s principal bedroom from bland to bold. Embracing this summer color trend in small doses leads to big payoffs.
This historic home’s entryway makes a cheerful first impression, thanks to the attention-grabbing rug and playful bird print by British photographer Luke Stephenson.
You can’t help but smile when you look at this cheerful and whimsical playroom. Rainbow hot air balloons seem to be floating mid-air, while sunny yellow chairs ground the space.
Snob founder Denise Zidel masterfully mixes vibrant color with global-inspired design in her quirky principal bedroom — like this yellow velvet head and footboard paired with a two-headed camel bench.
Shocking Pink
In designer Brenda Danso‘s newly-transformed daughters’ bedroom, a statement-making wallpaper — created by artist Brittni Bell — brings the compact space to life.
If a vibrant pink wall seems a little out of your comfort zone, don’t fret. Designer Virginie Martocq embraced a sunset-inspired palette in small doses — on throw pillows, accent chairs and blankets.
For a Canadiana cottage feel, Emily opted for an antique pool table with a shocking pink-red velvet top. It feels right at home with vintage skis hanging on the wall.
See more of this cozy and colorful barn on H&H TV.
Something as simple as a piece of art can enliven a room with color — just look to this dramatic principal bathroom. A crisp white wall provides a gallery-like backdrop for this commanding artwork.
Pair pink with other complimentary hues, like cobalt blue and zesty yellow. “The key is to choose what you love — as long as you can still see yourself loving it 10 years from now,” says designers Cuisines Steam of this playful kitchen eating area.
A coat of bubble gum paint breathes new life into old wooden cabinets for an unexpected pop of color in the otherwise neutral kitchen.
In designer Patti Rosati‘s collected condo, a burst of coral brings the hot summer weather indoors with this plush pillow. Sprinkling a room with colorful accessories is an easy way to test-drive trendy hues because they can easily be replaced season to season.
“When we stumble upon things we love, we find a space for them,” says homeowner Ali Yaphe of the entryway’s shocking pink rug. Her daughter Annie seems to approve of the colorful space, too.
If you want to fully embrace this color trend, give your home plenty of curb appeal with a bright door. A macramé wall hanging adds a bohemian touch.
In editorial director Alice Lawlor’s English-inspired kitchen, Osborne & Little’s graphic wallpaper — adorned with pops of pink — adds wow-factor.
Watch this galley kitchen makeover on H&H TV.
Electric Chartreuse
A curvaceous armchair and matching ottoman feel at home in this curated den. The sweet pea color can also be found in the artwork hanging above the fireplace.
In this high-fashion principal bedroom, a pistachio rolled arm bench is the perfect place to perch while getting ready in the morning.
See more of this historical home on H&H TV.
You won’t believe this tropical-inspired hangout is a garage! Chartreuse bentwood bistro chairs pop against the dark teal millwork, drawing you to come closer and pull up a chair.
Who says cheetah and green don’t go together? A velvet headboard is the perfect place to add some wow-factor to your principal bedroom. Plus, this nature-inspired hue is timeless.
Speaking of nature, designer Robyn Rider’s garden-inspired living room brings the outdoors in. When paired with floral fabrics and earthy textiles, light chartreuse doesn’t feel overpowering.
“I love the idea that I made an old piece modern by setting on a lime green plinth,” says Denise of the antique vase that dates back to 800 B.C.
A pair of vibrant green chairs are a highlight in the neutral palette of this arts and crafts home, juicing up a classic mid-century shape.
“I designed a banquette with Queen Anne-style legs and green velvet upholstery to add color to the kitchen,” says designer Joel Bray of his gutted-to-gorgeous Victorian abode.
Watch the impressive transformation on HHTV.
Palm leaf wallpaper makes this colorful Vancouver loft’s petite bathroom feel that much more spacious.
In this Victorian heritage home’s light-filled principal bedroom, chartreuse pillows tie in the lush foliage framing the bed and juxtapose beautifully with the tufted bubble gum sofa.
Fresh Mint
In this 250-square-foot bunkie, designer James Davie swathed his compact kitchen’s cabinets in a calming blue-green color. Matching light fixtures tie the whole look together.
When the ocean is in your backyard, there’s no need to decorate to the nines. This Palm Beach bedroom‘s cool tones pay homage to the lapping waves just outside the window, while also reinforcing the comes-as-you-are sensibility of beach living.
Take a glass shower from drab to fab with eye-catching mint tiles in a unique semi-circle shape.
If you want to dip your toe into decorating with mint, try serveware in this sweet hue. Display ceramics on open shelving, so they can get the attention they deserve.
This laid-back principal bedroom is all about subtle contrasts. The peach velvet bed frame and natural wood side table juxtapose beautifully with the mint-colored portrait.
The homeowners’ love of sea glass was the inspiration behind the frosted-glass backsplash in this Prince Edward Island kitchen.
No corner is left without a healthy dose of color in this cheerful abode, including the monochrome principal bathroom, where a frosty stool leaves a lasting impression.
Swathing a door in a cool minty hue is an easy way to get beach house style, whether you’re in the city or the country — just look to designer Tiffany Leigh Piotrowski’s cozy getaway on Lake Huron.
A coat of vibrant blue paint refreshes a vintage chair in this charming entryway.
“The color is so soft and subtle it can feel like a neutral,” says designer Ami McKay of the millennial-approved mint cabinets. “It can read more grey in the morning, depending on the light, and bluer at other times. We get tons of compliments on it.”
Mossy Green
This handsome studio’s gold and green wallpaper, antique picture frame and storied desk oozes heritage charm.
“This kitchen is truly a bespoke experience and uniquely tailored,” says designer Jack Creasy of Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry. “I love the dramatic presence of the Lacanche range in that off-black color; it’s also soothing against the green.”
Brass and earthy green are a match made in design heaven! Designer Heidi Caillier energized this powder room with earth-toned beadboard walls, giving the space a cottage feel.
In designer Carmeon Hamilton‘s principal bedroom, a vintage leather armchair and textured drapery in this nature-inspired color add plenty of richness and depth.
“The house is filled with different woods and black, gray and white so, in the kitchen, we wanted something colorful, rich and slightly traditional,” says homeowner Kendra Patton of the green cabinets.
As soon as you step into designer Sam Sacks’ breezy and bohemian cottage, an earthy green door sets the tone. White barnboard walls, a rustic bench and woven accessories warm up the entryway.
Escape to Sam’s country oasis on H&H TV.
Benjamin Moore’s Crushing Green (HC-125) makes this principal bedroom feel like a cozy alcove. Plus, a rich wood headboard and side table keeps the space from feeling too stark.
Designer Francesca Albertazzi makes a case for colored cabinets in her renovated childhood home. The custom cool-toned green hue punches up the understated backsplash and unconventional runner made out of carpet tiles.
For a dose of luxury, reupholster a tufted sofa in a rich green velvet, as seen in this Tuscan-inspired living room. Drawing inspiration from nature’s lush landscape brings the outdoors in.
A custom vanity — complete with brass hardware, quartz countertops and a coat of mossy green paint — gives this sleek bathroom a personalized touch
Watch this dramatic bathroom transformation on H&H TV.