8 Ideas for Choosing Happy Colors in Your Home

January 3, 2018

SDHGL Staff,

The phrase “pops of color” may sound cliche, but there’s nothing unoriginal about the way bursts of color can transform a room. Here’s eight of our favorite ideas for choosing happy colors in your home.

Alcove Allure.

A pink Pierre Pauline Slice chair perks up an under-the-stairs space in architect Heather Johnston’s home.

A pink Pierre Pauline Slice chair perks up an under-the-stairs space in architect Heather Johnston’s home.

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Bathroom Brio.

A magenta Silestone vanity top and some purple paint on walls perk up Ed and Luann Beberman’s master bath.

A magenta Silestone vanity top and some purple paint on walls perk up Ed and Luann Beberman’s master bath.

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Bedroom Bonanza.

Coronado homeowner Janie Pollack knew that using white on walls, bed and chair would allow splashes of color to take center stage in a bedroom.

Coronado homeowner Janie Pollack knew that using white on walls, bed and chair would allow splashes of color to take center stage in a bedroom.

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Catchy Kitchen.

Snippets of spring green add adventurous accents to a North Park kitchen created by Karl Utzman of Design Studio West.

Snippets of spring green add adventurous accents to a North Park kitchen created by Karl Utzman of Design Studio West.

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Dining Delight.

Happy yellow in artwork, window coverings and chairs combine with the bliss of blue in draperies and accessories in this La Jolla dining room design by Helene Ziman.

Happy yellow in artwork, window coverings and chairs combine with the bliss of blue in draperies and accessories in this La Jolla dining room design by Helene Ziman.

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Formal Fashion.

Designer Anita Dawson made use of bright orange wool fabric from Holland & Sherry to modernize the antique dining table and chairs in a Carlsbad home.

Designer Anita Dawson made use of bright orange wool fabric from Holland & Sherry to modernize the antique dining table and chairs in a Carlsbad home.

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Happy Hallway.

A brilliant orange-red heats up the hallway in a historic 1905 Irving Gill residence remodeled by architect Kim Grant and contractor Jon Walsh.

A brilliant orange-red heats up the hallway in a historic 1905 Irving Gill residence remodeled by architect Kim Grant and contractor Jon Walsh.

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Patio Pizzazz.

Susan Spath of Kern & Co. brings joy to the outdoor barbecue area of a contemporary La Jolla home with lime green and a spirited citrus orange.

Susan Spath of Kern & Co. brings joy to the outdoor barbecue area of a contemporary La Jolla home with lime green and a spirited citrus orange.

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