| Contemporary paint colors are perfect for you if you | | | | head in a new design direction. |
| are decorating on a budget. You can totally transform | | | | You can be inspired by nature for your color palette. |
| the feeling of your home and update with just a little | | | | This will give you a variety of subtle colors that work |
| paint. Modern design focuses on colors that make your | | | | together. If your white cabinets seem boring then paint |
| room feel bigger and airier. | | | | the walls a light green that will work in even the |
| You might not need to pick a color for your walls at all; | | | | smallest of space. Contemporary decor is all about |
| neutral tones may be your answer. Neutrals are tones | | | | straight lines and lots of light so pale colors work well. If |
| that you might not traditionally think of as colors such | | | | you want a touch of drama to the room then use a |
| as taupe, yellow and white. Soft colors will make your | | | | stainless steel backsplash or light fixture to reflect light |
| room seem like it's full of sunshine and space and they | | | | throughout the room. |
| won't become outdated as quickly as a bold color. | | | | In the modern world paint isn't just for the walls. |
| You can still have an interesting space with a muted | | | | Painted wood furniture is a big trend and you can |
| color palette. You'll need to add a lot of different | | | | easily replicate designer looks on a budget. You can |
| textures if you are going with a monochromatic color | | | | even paint wood trim, cupboards, doors and flooring so |
| palette such as using shimmering drapes and luxurious | | | | everything has a new, clean look. Using paint as your |
| rugs. You can even go with a totally white room that | | | | main decorating tool allows you to remodel on a |
| will still pop with the sheer scarcity of color. | | | | budget and you'll be able to get furniture that is created |
| You can make your contemporary paint colors | | | | specifically for your color palette and space. |
| interesting without breaking the bank. This allows you | | | | One of the big trends in contemporary paint colors is |
| to change the colors of your room depending on your | | | | the use of an accent wall. You can add color to a |
| mood or the seasons. If you have a basic wood floor, | | | | small room without it becoming overwhelming. Just |
| leather furniture and white walls you can accessorize | | | | choose one wall to be the focal point of your space |
| with almost any color. You can bring in purple | | | | and then paint it pumpkin or turquoise. You'll want to |
| lampshades for a funky look and then change out all | | | | keep the rest of the walls in a neutral beige, taupe or |
| the candles, pillows and blankets when you're ready to | | | | white. |