How to Add Bold Colors to a Room

If you’ve followed us for any length of time, you’ll know we love to be bold: pops of unique colors on accent walls, ornate wallpaper patterns, and striking accent pieces as decor or furniture can drastically elevate a room and bring out a family’s unique personality. But, while we’re always nudging our clients to take a bold leap, it’s always important to do so with caution. 

Bold colors that are perfectly placed make a big impact in all the right spaces. In this light-filled, neutral-based project of ours, we used bold fabrics, wallpaper, paint and accessories to tie together two adjoining rooms. And of course, the beautiful transformation was totally teal (our favorite!). 

Complementing Nature

With careful planning, a major improvement can happen without needing to completely gut and rebuild a space. In this project, we accomplished an impressive transformation with a little paint, wallpaper, and elegant fabrics, which combined, bypassed the need for a full renovation.

The focal point for the living room was the floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that overlooked the backyard pool areas, so while we knew we wanted to work with shades of blue, we also made sure the colors and patterns complemented the natural colors and landscapes lying just beyond the windows. 

Going Bold in the Family Room

Nature itself is a neutral, and with gray walls, light hardwoods, white trim, and plenty of natural light, we had a clean canvas to work with when adding in our bold colors. The family had a famous piece of art that would hang above the fireplace in their living room, so we created our color palate to elevate that. 

In the family room, we added a bright teal paint color to the back wall with a fireplace in the center and an ombre wallpaper to the built-ins on either side. 

In the adjacent living room, we kept the fireplace neutral to let the artwork shine, but incorporated our colors through striking fabrics on the pillows and curtains. What’s the key to curtains? Make sure they’re the right height (going all the way to the ceiling) and that there’s a substantial amount of fabric framing each window. 

We added custom antique mirrors on each side of the fireplace, plus a large shell sconce in the middle to reflect the light throughout the room. Lastly, we incorporated swivel chairs by the doors so the family could pivot for an outdoor view when doors are open. 

The fabric we used for these curtains is among our very favorite. Stay tuned for how you can incorporate this look into your home with ease — we have an exciting announcement on the horizon! 

If you’re ready to plan your own home refresh, let’s chat. 

Keeping it Teal: Living Room Renovation

Did you honestly think we’d limit our teal celebrations to only one month?! We have so many teal-focused projects in our portfolio, we knew we needed to keep the party going. Last month, we had a toast to teal through a wet bar makeover and got a little pampered in a tranquil primary bathroom upgrade. 

Next up: a vibrant living room redo that helped our clients maximize quirky spaces and bring a space that’s so integral to life at home from neutral to anything but. 

Check out the transformation through these before-and-afters. 

Fireplace

The fireplace is typically a focal point and central gathering space in any home, so we knew our client’s builder-grade materials were in need of an upgrade. Keeping the floors intact, we elevated the fireplace by lowering the mantle, adding herringbone tile, and finishing the look with a striking piece of art that ties in the remainder of the room. We love the way the teal paint and subtle accents generate interest and create a moody area to relax and reconnect. 

Entertainment Center

A living room is rarely complete without a TV–we know many family memories are made shouting Jeopardy answers, catching the local news, or snuggling up for a movie night. This home had angled walls creating an asymmetrical challenge. Our clients’ had a dark wood entertainment center that we wanted to reimagine, so we opted to add custom cabinetry for storage along the bottom and floating, exposed shelves at the top to display decor, knickknacks, and family photos. 

The Details

With bold paint and textured wallpaper used in this project, we wanted to add neutral accent pieces to round out the look. We opted for gold metal and white accent pieces, and added a stunning subtle curtain to frame the windows on either side of the fireplace. 

Whether or not you adore teal as much as we do, we’d love to help transform your home into something beautiful and functional for your family. Let’s get the conversation started! 

This Primary Suite Has Us In Our *Teals*

All colors have the ability to evoke emotions, and teal is no exception. It’s known to be associated with calmness, serenity, balance, and tranquility, and can symbolize a connection to the natural world. All of these reasons and more combine to make it one of our very favorites, and we absolutely loved incorporating it into a primary bedroom and bathroom renovation in Franklin, Tennessee.

From dreamy tiles to striking accents and fun fabrics, check out all the details of this primary suite renovation.

Dreaming in Teal 

Our clients’ main goal in their primary bedroom was to maximize the storage and functionality of each space to create a cohesive feel, but they also wanted to be able to store clothing and get ready for the day in the room as well. We converted the entire left side of their home into a massive primary suite that checked all of their boxes. 

This family loved texture and bold colors (same!), which we kept in mind throughout the design process. We created a colorful yet soothing palette to evoke relaxation throughout the space. We used a bold teal color on the walls and ceiling, then added a textured tan wallpaper as an accent wall behind the bed. 

We kept our bright color palette going through furnishings and accents, like adding a coral bench to the foot of the bed and cushion to a functional bay window with shoe storage. It all came together with a perfect combination of accent rugs and drapes featuring all colors. 

Pampered in Teal

Bringing comparable colorways into adjacent rooms helps create a cohesive feel. With so much vibrant color in the primary bedroom, we complemented the look in the connected primary bathroom as well. The existing bathroom had deep red accented walls, making our transition to a pale teal and white oasis all the more jaw-dropping. 

Working within the parameters of the existing bathroom walls, we completely moved everything around and created more open space. We used a beautiful teal paint on the walls, added white marble flooring, and created interesting focal points in both the shower and water closet. 

In the shower, we used a scalloped tile on the walls and multi-colored penny tile on the floor that tied in nicely with the neutrality of the space. In the water closet, we brought in a vibrant wallpaper with a shades of blue watercolor effect. The window at the focal point is a custom stained glass to let light in but keep the view private over the round tub. 

Finishes and fixtures were all gold, including trim detailing, handles, sconces and plumbing, and we completed the stunning look with a glass chandelier suspended above the freestanding tub. 

If you’re ready to make a dreamy transformation of your own, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Teal Transformations: Living Room and Wet Bar Before and Afters

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a jaw-dropping before and after. And if you know anything about Paige Williams Interior Design, that before and after is all the more exciting when it revolves around our favorite color… TEAL! 

We’re highlighting teal as May’s color of the month for an extra special reason: we’re celebrating 10 incredible years in business. It’s been a whirlwind of client meetings and sample swatches, demo days and grand reveals, bright colors and personal touches, all combining to take our client’s houses to homes.  

As we recognize and reflect on 10 years of PWID, we’re all the more excited about what the next decade may bring. We already have a few big surprises in the works that we can’t wait to share with you soon. 

Until then, enjoy these totally teal transformations in a recent client project—a 100-plus-year-old East Nashville home. 

A Toast to Teal

This project began with a century-old home in the funky East Nashville neighborhood that featured plaster walls and stunning trimwork. We wanted to keep as much of the historic charm intact while also bringing the space into the modern age through both design and functionality, like expanding doorways and adding storage. 

We often talk about enhancing functionality in spaces, and while oftentimes that means reconfiguring a layout to flow better for our families, it can also mean transforming an empty area in a home into something fun and functional. In this living room revamp, we paid close attention to a completely underutilized corner, and opted to create a space for our clients to enjoy perpetual toasts. 

The space shared a wall with a bathroom, so we were able to tap into the water supply there and create a striking wet bar. We partnered with Danco to build a custom piece of furniture to emulate a built-in, complete with storage drawers and a mini fridge for keeping cans and mixers chilled and ready. 

We added two semi-transparent cabinets and shelving for our client’s to display their impressive liquor collection, a small sink, and plenty of options for concealing bar tools and drinkware. We bathed the whole piece of furniture in teal, added gold accents (including a stunning hanging light), and a tile backsplash in alternating shades of blue. 

A Teal-Clad Living Room

While the wet bar serves as a striking and functional focal point, we were tasked with expanding the renovation throughout the entire living room. The space formerly featured tan walls, a white fireplace, and mismatched seating, so we carried our visions of teal throughout the whole space to create a cohesive, modern, and unique oasis for rest and relaxation. 

The fireplace received a tilework makeover. During demo, we discovered a stunning arched white firebox, which we knew needed to be our focal point. We highlighted it by surrounding the box with gradient teal and blue square tiles. We incorporated natural wood with a custom live edge mantle piece by Little Branch Farm, added 100-year-old hardwood flooring (that was original to the house!) to create an accent wall above the mantle, and completed the look with a picture gold light. On the adjacent wall, we added two custom bookcases with the same light for added decorative storage. 

We brightened up the builder-grade paint with a totally teal makeover, bringing the color beyond the walls and onto the ceiling. It paired perfectly with the white trim and lighter wood flooring already in place. To bring the whole look together, we streamlined seating with a sectional and accent chair and incorporated our client’s oriental rugs they have collected through their travels. 

We were thrilled with the way this project came to life for our clients using our very favorite color. Have a space you’re ready to revamp? Whether you’re wanting to tackle teal or your own favorite color, we’re here to help. 

Paige Williams Interior Design is Franklin’s Top Designer

Extra! Extra! We’re spreading some big news: Paige Williams interior Design has received the award for top interior designer in Franklin from the FranklinIs Sizzle Awards. The Sizzle Awards are reliant on votes from the community, meaning our local clients and industry friends are solely responsible for helping us secure such a big achievement. 

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! 

Voting By The Numbers 

The Sizzle Awards are presented by FranklinIs, a digital media marketplace sharing the latest and greatest Franklin news, events, and area businesses. This year, the organization hosted its 18th annual Best Business awards, a community-run accolade that spotlights the best businesses in Williamson County across industries from healthcare to home design, shopping, and more. 

Voting took place over 30 days, during which 6,000 individual voters cast more than 553,000 ballots for their local favorites. Amazingly, there were more than 25 categories where winners were separated by less than 10 votes. 

Our Impact in Franklin

The Paige Williams Interior Design team has had ties to Franklin since the very beginning, when Paige attended school at O’More College of Interior Design located right in the heart of downtown. The school’s former campus is located a few blocks from Main Street, and has since been purchased and preserved by the Heritage Foundation. Paige is proud to have had a hand in the O’More Show House in Franklin. 

The Paige Williams Interior Design office is also housed in Franklin, a fitting location given the growing list of client projects taking place in town. To date, Paige and her team have embarked on more than 50 design projects in the Franklin area, tackling everything from kitchens to bedrooms, backyards, beauty salons, and so much more. 

It’s safe to say PWID touches can be found city-wide, and we’re extremely grateful to have been recognized as a Best Business by our favorite local community. We promise to keep up the great work! 

Whether you’re in Franklin or beyond, we’re happy to help you tackle your design needs.