Adding color to a room when you can't paint

If you live in an apartment or rental where you are not allowed to paint the walls are you doomed to having a sterile and cold look to your home? Not at all. There are many ways of adding color without paint.

Window treatments are a good way to add color. You can add a valance over the window in color, patterns or textures. There are great rods to showcase valances and you can choose ones that fall down the entire sides of the window frame. Other options are those that are attached with rings, slide directly on the rod or wrap around it. All valances will add a great pop of color.

Curtains, drapes,and shades are also great ways to add color to a room. Most rooms need to have shades or blinds for privacy. Two very popular styles are pleated or Roman shades. Both are available in a variety of colors.

In the bedroom, it is easy to add gorgeous color with bedding. Whether it is a duvet cover, bedspread, comforter or throw, you can choose the color palette that best suits your taste. Most major retailers have a wide choice of bedding in colors and materials that will offer all the color that you desire.

Throw pillows are a very good option for adding color to most rooms. Toss them on your bed, the sofa and even on the chairs in a dining room or kitchen. There is an almost endless selection of colors, sizes, and materials available.

When you can't add color to the walls, a throw rug on the floor is an inexpensive way to brighten up a room. Throw rugs come is a wide selection of sizes, textures, colors, and materials. Synthetics are usually cheaper than natural fibers but if you want the real thing, the prices are still quite affordable.

In the kitchen, you can add potholders and towels in your favorite color, appliances for the counter and decorations for the walls. Adding a few vibrant plates is another both practical and cost-effective way to introduce color.

In the bathroom, towels, bath mats, the shower curtain and other accessories can provide as much color as you want.

One of the least expensive ways to add color is with wall art. You can find posters and pictures at a pittance at art museums and discount stores. Frames can be found at almost any discount store and this opens up a world of possibilities.

It is great to be able to paint the walls but there are many other creative ways of adding color without paint.