Color block is a decor feature that can be a bit on or off from time to time and its classic version like divide a wall in two parts and painting them different colors may not seem up-to-date right now. But if you love the idea of bold touches of color on the walls and wanna try color block, do it in a fresh way! We’ve gathered some very cool and stylish ideas to integrate color block into your home decor but first let’s find out
What Are Color Block Advantages?
Color block is a nice way to add color to your room without banal looks, this is always a unique idea that you can realize in multiple ways. Color blocking is also a means of creating optical illusions, for example, horizontal lines make spaces look wider, and vertical ones add height, which is essential for some spaces. Color block done right may elevate the space and infuse it with personality, which is so much desired. This decor can be done in all the spaces of your home and with various materials.
Color Block Painting
Classic Color Block
The most popular idea is color blocking done with various paints. The traditional solution is just pairing two contrasting colors vertically or horizontally, and this idea works, especially if you want to widen the space or make it look taller. To add a bit of interest, get a brushstroke border, this uneven detail will make your color block interesting.
The boho living room is done with green color blocking to make the space feel peaceful, and the border is accented with a shelf with artwork and plants.
This warm living room is done with blush and orange color blocking, a blush loveseat, an orange chair and gallery walls, a console table with decor.
Graphite grey and light grey color blocking makes the neutral space more eye-catching, though all the rest is very simple.
This light green color block is a nice and soft touch to the sleeping space, and the border in black adds a bit of drama.
Lilac and white color block walls are a great idea for a nursery or a kids' room, this is a cute color.
The bold boho bedroom is made eye-catchy with mustard color block and a painted pink circle, with bold bedding and plants.
Mustard is a very elegant and warm shade, and it's great for color blocking in boho and vintage spaces.
The stylish Scandinavian bedroom features a navy door and color block, a bed with a dusty blue headboard and bedding.
Teal and white color blocking is a cool idea for a modern space, it will bring bold color and create a lovely backdrop for this boho space.
The dining room is accented with teal and white color blocking, and the border is accented with stained wood, wooden furniture echoes with it.
This beautiful living room is warmed up with yellow and white color blocking and matching textiles, and black adds drama.
The neutral boho bedroom done with a sage green and white wall, a woven bed and cabinet, a sage green wardrobe to echo with the wall.
Color Block Zones
If you want to accent a single zone in your open layout or a corner, colro block will do the thing! Choose a paint that matches the color scheme and paint the whole corner taking two walls and the ceiling or make an arch on the wall where your zone is. Extending the color block to the ceiling will make the room look taller and will add a modern feel to the space. This way your color block will look very edgy and up-to-date, and your nook will be highlighted. My personal favorite is horizontal color blocking when you paint all the objects, even artworks, with the same paint or match them in color, so you get an impression of a brush that covered everything with one big stroke, and that looks awesome!
The home office done with white and pale blue, with shelves, a built-in desk, a chair and some potted plants for a fresh touch.
The dining room styled in a minimal way is made unique with an orange color block wall and ceiling, and feels taller.
Color block done on all the walls, with a circle behind the bed, in beige and tan, is a cool and catchy idea for this mid-century modern bedroom, and the circle accents the bed.
This lovely dining space is accented with a terracotta accent on the wall and ceiling.
If your wall features a door, apply color block to the door, too, and this wall with a door will look ultimate.
The pale aqua arched accent is a lovely idea to accent the plant shelves, it's a nice addition to a mid-century modern or boho space.
Modern color blocking done right with painting walls bold turquoise, the storage unit and even the artwork will make everyone drop their jaw.
This bold whimsical space features a blush and electric blue accent wall, an orange loveseat, a gold coffee table, gold accessories and greenery.
This burnt orange accent in the corner adds color block to two walls at a time, and it brings color and interest.
Dark green horizontal color blocking makes this narrow entry look wider along with adding elegant color to it.
This bright bedroom is done with an emerald accent wall that takes parts of the next walls and highlights the sleeping zone.
This serene and simple bedroom is done with a graphite grey color block that extends to the ceiling adding height to the room.
Highlight your zone with a color block accent that goes up to the ceiling, and it will help you visually divide spaces in the open layout.
The orange accent going to the ceiling juxtaposes the navy sofa, and the color combo is amazing for a maximalist space.
This orange color block going to the ceiling accents the reading nook and makes a nice backdrop for the unique white floor lamp.
The Scandinavian living room is styled with a white and mustard accent wall that features a brushstroke edge, this is the main touch of color.
Coral, blush, red and yellow color block on the walls and ceiling is the main feature in the living room, it's a fantastic way to infuse the space with color.
This bedroom is done with a dark green ceiling with stucco, a sage green color block on all the walls, including headboard with lamps.
This terracotta arched color block is a cool idea for a boho entryway, add hooks on the wall instead of a rack.
The dining zone at the window is accented with a tan color block wall and some geometry plus box shelves to define the zone.
Burgundy and white walls and a blush and burgundy one make the narrow corridor feel wider and add color.
Color Block Wainscoting
Wainscoting is one more way to add color block to the space, just choose the color that contrasts the walls. This is an elegant and timeless solutions that can level up your space instantly making it cooler. As for advantages and disadvantages of wainscoting, you may find them here.
Beautiful lavender wainscoting is a soft and refined touch of color to the sleeping space, and the radiator and pillows here echo with it.
This catchy bathroom is done with white walls and navy wainscoting, a white vanity and a mirror and a boho rug.
The white wall with navy wainscoting is a cool idea for an elegant and chic room, add hooks to the wall to use it for hanging stuff in an entryway.
Such ocean blue wainscoting is a perfect idea for a coastal or coastal farmhouse bathroom.
Graphite grey wainscoting paired with a matching door brings elegance to the space and makes it the corridor look wider.
Grass green wainscoting is a lovely and soft touch of color that brings elegance to the vintage bathroom.
This bold red to coral wainscoting with a shelf on top and hooks attached is a gorgeous solution for adding color and functionality to a small entryway.
Color Block Headboards
An extended headboard is a bold and trendy solution, and if you take a horizontal extension from wall to wall, you will get color block. Here the idea is not only in the difference of colors but also in the difference of materials – paint and fabric or wood or some other headboard material.
The stylish modern farmhouse bedroom is done with a green velvet extended headboard, a bed with lovely bedding, a bench and a gallery wall.
This stylish and bold bedroom shows off a navy upholstered headboard, bold and cool bedding and a sea gallery wall.
Color Block Styling
Besides using bold paint or contrasting materials, you can do even more with your color block. First of all, you can attach ledges or shelves or hang a gallery wall in the color block zone. Second, you can accent the border with a wooden piece or some black tape for a bolder look. Third, you may add hooks or racks, especially if it’s wainscoting, and this idea is perfect for bathrooms and entryways. Get inspired!
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