The best thing about rules (at least some rules) is that they're meant to be broken. To be bent, manipulated, pushed, and challenged. And it seems to be the case when it comes to color. What was once considered the key to decorating could now be a cage that's holding you back. So, what are the outdated color rules worth breaking in 2025?
Color rules ensure the way you use color doesn't overwhelm a space — helping a color-drenched room feel enveloping, not exhausting, for example. But they are theories designed to be played with, basic principles to expand upon. Follow them too closely, and you may actually end up with a space that feels somewhat flat and one-dimensional.
