10 Ways To Add Color To Your Home
As the bright shades of summer deepen into the rich colors of autumn, there’s never been a better time to express your favorite hues at home
It’s been said we all have access to the same colors as the Old Masters of the art world, but many of us are too timid to use them. If your home’s totally neutral palette makes you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of blah, consider adding some spirit with these colorful furnishings, fixtures and accessories.
Machine-washable outdoor pillows from SmithHönig are crafted from waterproof fabric, resist mildew and have no zipper to rust. From left are Neela Blue, Vintage Checks (partially behind first Neela Blue and in front of the second Neela Blue), Flag 1 Navy and Tabriz Autumn. The 18-by-18-inch pillows are $90 each. Neela Blue also comes in 14 by 20 inches for $78. SmithHönig.
The Bubble sofa, created by designer Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois, expresses the balance between innovation, function and emotion and is inspired by natural and mineral forms. Available in 16 colors and three lengths for $10,340 to $12,040. Roche Bobois in Paramus or the Mall at Short Hills or RocheBobois.com.
Photo courtesy of Roche Bobois
Kohler expands its Heritage Colors collection with a new selection of three archival green hues. Shown is the company’s iconic Artifacts™ bathtub with exterior and interior in Teal, a color first introduced in 1987. Also available with Teal exterior and white, Aspen or Fresh Green interior. About $6,300. Kohler Signature Stores by General Plumbing Supply in Eatontown or Paramus or Kohler.com.
Mirage wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries will take you to your happy place with washes of color in a subtle ombré design. Pictured is Sherbert Sunset, available on grasscloth, silk, linen, paper, metallic leaf, vinyl or renewable hemps and cork (shown on white manila hemp). Phillip Jeffries.
With the first chilly nights of autumn just weeks away, Bella Notte Linens will wrap you in the comfort of bed linens in deep shades of Juniper and French Lavender. Juniper is a green pigment with deep undertones that are lush and tranquil. French Lavender is a neutral violet hue that varies in absorption depending on the textile — for example, majestic in silk velvet and charming in linen. Shown in Juniper are a linen sham and Harlow coverlet; shown in French Lavender are linen pillowcases and linen sheets with an Austin duvet cover. For prices and sources, Bella Notte Linens.
The Prismatic collection of area rugs by Nourison features 3D-like designs and captivating color palettes. The rugs are hand tufted from a wool blend and woven with shimmering silk-like fibers. Shown is PRS38 in warm tones of orange, gold and chocolate. Available in six sizes from 2 by 3 feet for $275 to 9 feet 9 inches by 13 feet by 9 inches for $5,608. Nourison.
Furniture maker Abner Henry’s new collaboration with interior designer Sasha Bikoff embodies a creative fusion of shapes and colors. Bikoff’s eye for design history and Henry’s woodworking expertise combine the whimsical spirit of the Memphis Milano aesthetic with the allure of postmodernism. The designs incorporate ample storage space while also accommodating tech-centric lifestyles. The Eloise Vanity, for example, pays homage to architect Michael Graves’ iconic Plaza Vanity, reimagined with Bikoff’s childhood favorite, Eloise, in mind. To the trade. Abner Henry.
“Konklusion,” designed by Astrid Schmid, is from the Artist Collection of shower curtains from Swiss firm ZigZagZurich. The curtains are crafted from high-quality cotton canvas, printed with original artist designs and treated with Teflon-EcoElite™, a bio-based waterproofing solution for textiles. They come in 71-by-79-inch and 79-by-71-inch versions for $159. ZigZagZurich.
Hastings Bath Collection is the exclusive North American importer of the iconic Arne Jacobsen-designed VOLA brand, including the 590H, a two-hole deck-mounted kitchen faucet. This VOLA product features a 10½-inch high spout and is available in a wide range of colors and metallic finishes, including light green (pictured). Hastings Bath Collection/VOLA.
Strasser offers a choice of over 3,500 Benjamin Moore & Co. colors for its handcrafted luxury bathroom vanities. Shown is the Belltown vanity in “Springtime Peach,” a fresh light orange with peach undertones that is similar to Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year, “Peach Fuzz.” Sleek on the outside, organized on the inside, Belltown is reminiscent of a chest of drawers and has soft-close hinges on its U-shaped drawers, which provide ample storage around plumbing. Available at General Plumbing Supply locations and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery locations. For more information, Strasser.
