Stir the senses, you say? Rouse the spirit, you say? Take the breath away, you say? Decorating with saturated colors is here to answer the call. They’re more than your average red-and-yellow-and-pink-and-greens, these hues are the feisty ones. Think cobalt blue virtually crackling with life, molten vermilion pulled from the center of a volcano, glowing green spilling from a just-cut lime, ruby gleaming like a jewel caught in the sun, or fuchsia plucked from the most resplendent of tropical blooms.
I know. This sounds scary when you’re thinking about upholstery, paint, tiles, or anything home-related. Such shades feel more like decorative dreams rather than the stuff of everyday routines. But they’re so much more than visual fireworks or bold declarations. What saturated hues add when decorating with color in our homes is pure, unrefined drama. They awaken something within us no matter what mood we’re in, invigorating the senses, recharging vigor, boosting enthusiasm, elevating emotions, and igniting passion, all while making a room feel charged and alive.
