A Splash Of Vibrant Color Can Wake Up Drab Decor. Here Are 5 Easy Ways To Dive In Without Breaking The Bank

You don't need a designer's eye to add color. Use these pieces as light inspiration to start the experiment.

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If you want to breathe new life into dull furniture, Lime Paint offers an easy way to give it a new look without sanding or rubbing. Annie Sloan, the creator of chalk drawing, will be at Big Paint Weekend September 17-18 at the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of New Orleans. For information, visit anniesloan.com/us/about/events.

Bella Joe Gift, 4721 Magazine St. , (337) 254-777. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Capri Pink, Large Vase (38.8 oz), $42.99, Small sample size (4.2 oz), $14.99.

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Whether you're tired of the sofa's faded colors or want to hide visible wear and tear, the right shimmer bedspread can give your room a whole new look.

Comfortable and convenient. com. This Ikea Karlstad sofa cover comes in eight different fabrics and dozens of colors, ranging from $221 to $392. Other styles are available.

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Fills the floor with color for an instant visualization of the earth. This bold emerald green rug combines natural and synthetic fibers for the right blend of softness and stain resistance. The rounded shape helps balance out the room's tricky corners.

Wayfair, wayfair.com. Fitzsimons 8-foot Green Fleece and Polyester Round Rug by Bungalow Rose, $809.99. (Other shapes and sizes are available.)

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Since it often takes up most of the bedroom space, your bed provides a great opportunity to burst into bright colors. And of course, you want it to be as good as it looks. Hawkins NY Bed is made of Belgian linen and produced, woven and stoned in Portugal.

Sunday Shop, 2025 Magazine St., New Orleans, (504) 342-2087, sundayshop.co. Hawkins NY Linen Sheets are available in 14 colors and range in price from $78 to $445.

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Simple neutral curtains are sure to be versatile. But by always playing it safe with your windows, you're missing out on a great opportunity to add interest or pops of color. This bold blue and white design by Georgia Paraskive combines the two.

Company 6, Company6.com. Super Watercolor Polyester Blackout Curtains (50" x 84") with 4" Rod Pockets, $99 per panel.

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