Decorating with neutral colours is safe, timeless, and chic. But sometimes you may want to add just a little something to your mainly white, beige, and grey space. Scared of going too bold? Don’t be! Below we’ve listed nine ways to add colour to your space, from simply adding in a plant — for the total scaredy cats — to creating a balance with multiple saturated hues.

Opt for a Colourful Rug

Incorporate a rug with a colourful pattern or detail to add some interest underfoot. An area rug with a coloured component will help hide dirt and debris and is a good way to ease into more colourful décor. SHOP NOW

Choose Bright Accessories

A grouping of like-coloured accessories can add an impactful and non-permanent pop of interest to your space. This grouping of ceramic lanterns will give a neutral room some personality but, should the homeowner later decide green is more their thing, the pieces can be easily switched out. SHOP NOW

Get Artistic

If you prefer to keep your furnishings and accessories monochromatic, introduce colour into your space through artwork and photography. Keeping the surroundings simple will allow your artistic pieces to take center stage and create a gallery-like environment of little outside distraction.

Go With a Saturated Textile

A single patterned or coloured piece can make a real statement in a neutral space. Opt for a single, attention-getting throw or blanket to inject personality without having to completely redecorate.

Choose a Single Statement Piece

If you’re brave, but really do just prefer a neutral space, bring in colour and make a statement with a single saturated piece of furniture.

Start with Soft Hues

If you’re ready to move on from a totally safe colour palette, start working in soft colours in small doses slowly. Peach, blush, mint, and pale yellow will add a different perspective to your space without seeming too out of place with your room’s existing calm neutrals. Incorporating faded rugs, textiles, and accessories is a good place to start.

Limit Your Colourful Components to Two Distinct Accents

If you want to incorporate colour into your space through accents and accessories but are afraid of getting carried away, limit yourself to two different hues to prevent your space from becoming disconnected and abrasive.