Color’s back, baby – I’m an interiors pro, my 3 tips will spruce up your home

May 28, 2024

IF you want to make a room pop, you’ll want to listen to an interior pro’s top paint picks.

Whatever you do while decorating, make sure to put beige back where it came from.

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Interior decorator Laura Fox, founder of Laura Fox Interior Design, reveals her top tips for transforming your spaceCredit: Instagram/laurafoxinteriordesign

Instead, don’t be afraid to try something new when reinvigorating a room.

“Color is back and we love it,” Laura Fox, founder of , posted to her website.

“Here are some fun ways to spruce up your home while you are stuck inside,” she said.

When transforming a space, her biggest tip is to “think outside the box.”

To accomplish this, Fox suggests focusing on one particular – and usually overlooked – area.

“Paint your cabinets, not the walls,” she said.

Fox also wants you to face your decorating fears.

“Don’t be afraid to go dark,” she said.

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“Espresso, red, and charcoal have a dramatic effect on the finished look of the room,” she added.

Another way to show off your style is with some stripes.

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And that wasn’t the only pro tip she shared.

“Go further than the walls and change up the mood of a room by adding an accent-colored furniture piece,” she said.

Affordable furniture retailer Wayfair sells a which is on sale for $76.06.

The functional find also comes in a range of colors.

Choose from yellow, orange, mint, magenta, bright blue and more shades.

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She advises adding color into cabinets rather than the wall (stock image)Credit: Getty

This will surely add some shine to your space.

Lastly, she recommends how to best make things “pop.”

All it takes is painting an accent wall.

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For a “calming” feel, you can opt for cool colors such as blue and green tones.

“Adding these colors to your walls will help create a relaxing environment,” she said.

Budget interior design tips

Interior designer Judy Hoang shared her with The U.S. Sun.

  • Thrift furniture and paint it to match your decor.
  • Test if an item is fit for its purpose before thrifting.
  • Shop at Target or HomeGoods for rugs, lamps, desks, and pillows.
  • Invest in classic timeless pieces.
  • Set up smart home lighting to save money.
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