7 Colorful Rooms From the Recent Pages of Homes & Gardens – and What They Teach Us About Balancing On-Trend Colors With Timeless Design

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Color is one of the most powerful tools in interior design, and going bold with color is often approached with caution. There's a balancing act between choosing a brave shade and ensuring a room still feels timeless – and these colorful homes from our recent pages strike that balance perfectly.

Yes, color is subjective; what's bold to one person is serene to another, and it's endlessly versatile, too. As these room color ideas show, 'colorful' needn't mean drenching a room in vivid orange (although that would be very in line with this year's biggest color trends). A quiet use of color can make a home feel just as lived-in, cheerful, and deeply personal.