Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain
Funny enough, I used to be all about neutrals too, but after living with a super safe palette for years, I actually started craving something bolder. Tried teal and burnt orange in our den—used the orange just for accent pillows and a rug, and honestly, it never felt overwhelming. I think it’s more about how you balance the colors than the combo itself. Sometimes the “risky” pairings end up being the ones you remember most, in a good way.
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain
I totally get the urge to break out of the neutral rut—been there. But every time I think about adding bold colors, I start worrying about the cost of swapping things out if I hate it later. Like, teal and burnt orange sound awesome, but what if I get tired of it in a year?
Here’s how I usually test a new color combo without blowing my budget:
1. Grab a couple of cheap pillow covers or throws in the colors I’m considering.
2. Move them around the room for a week or two—see how they look in different light, next to my existing stuff.
3. If it still feels good, then maybe I’ll invest in a rug or some art.
Has anyone tried this kind of “trial run” approach? Or do you just go all in and hope for the best? Sometimes I wonder if I’m overthinking it, but I really hate wasting money on stuff that ends up in the closet...
