How to Achieve Perfect Color Blocking Style in Your Space

How to Achieve Perfect Color Blocking Style in Your Space

Check out these gorgeous photos of our customer Monica's (@her_name_is_mon on instagram) mid century home here in Olympia in which she utilized three of our overdyed vintage Turkish rugs to complete her color blocking decor.  


Want a fun color blocking decor scheme in your own home?  Keep reading for tips on how to do it!

What is color blocking?

Color blocking in home decor is the method in which large blocks of color are added in sections to a room.  It's a bold graphic design that can make a big impact and even make a room feel more modern. 

The ways to use this technique are endless, but it might be similar to the way Monica did it her house with a bold accent wall, a solid color sofa, a different color rug, and even more color introduced through solid color throw pillows.  It can also be done by painting different colored graphic shapes on your walls and calling it good.  Or maybe you would like to keep it more minimal and stick with a tonal design of neutral shades.  There really are so many ways to do it.

How to introduce color blocking into your space:

  • Choose a color scheme.  First things first, choose a good base color.  This might originate from a piece of furniture that you already have or even the color of an accent wall that you have decided on or maybe already have.

  • Choose your additional colors.  Choose at least two to three more colors to add to your design in the form of furniture, rugs, accessories, etc.

What colors should you use? 

A color wheel can be helpful in deciding what colors to use.  You can choose complementary colors that are opposite each other on the wheel or you can choose colors that are analogous and next to each other.  I personally think that the choice of complementary colors can make a room really pop and feel very punchy while the choice of analogous colors can add a more saturated, calming effect.  But to each, their own!

Here are a few examples of complementary color combinations:
red and green
purple and yellow
blue and orange

These are few examples of analogous color combinations:
red, red-orange, orange
yellow-orange, yellow, yellow-green
green, blue-green, blue
blue-violet, violet, red-violet

With color blocking, though, you can really choose any color combination and decide to mix both complementary and analogous colors.  It's up to you!  You can even choose to forego bold colors altogether if you want and use neutrals instead.

If you are having a difficult time deciding on what colors to use, it might be helpful if you determine what style or feeling you would like your space to have first.  If you are interested in conveying a mid-century modern vibe like the amazing home in these photos, you can use colors that may be indicative of this time period such as mustard yellow, teal, burnt orange, and avocado green.  If you are interested in a purely cool-toned space, you might decide to go with turquoise, cactus green and sky blue.  If you are interested in an ultra feminine vibe, consider using various shades of pink, plum and rose.  The possibilities are endless!  

Looking for a little more color blocking inspo? 

Check out my Pinterest page here that hosts some lovely combinations.  Don't forget to also stay tuned to Velvet & Shag for overdyed vintage rugs to complete your color-blocking look.  You might even want to sign up for our Rug Sourcing Concierge Service if you would like help finding that perfect overdyed rug to make your space completely unique and one-of-a-kind.  Tap here to read more about the service and get signed up.

If you are interested in learning more about overdyed vintage rugs, be sure to check out our previous post, "What are Overdyed Vintage Rugs?"  Click here to read!

Thank you so much for being here!

😊 Julie

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