We don’t care what T.S. Eliot says about April — March feels far much more cruel. but luckily, there is an easy decorating service for grey skies, snow and arctic winds: neon! here are 14 rooms that incorporate ultrabright accents in a completely trendy way.
A chartreuse bench and orange-accented art pop against the dark entryway and crisp white walls. (Also, painting the entry in a dark color in contrast to the surrounding rooms gives that space an especially cozy, welcoming vibe.)
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home September 2012 issue
Designer: Morgan Michener
A few splashes of ultrabright color — hot pink art, a slouchy, aqua chair and small but colorful tchotchkes — add energy and whimsy to this minimalist, mostly-monochromatic getaway home in chic palm Springs. polished concrete floors, a crisp white envelope and unexpected architectural details (those plank ceilings!) are cool counterpoints to the deliberate pops of color.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: house & home August 2014
A easy desk lamp feels edgy when transformed into a wall sconce (just bolt its base to the wall), especially when its cord is wrapped in fluorescent pink duct tape and left exposed for a unwinded industrial vibe.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home September 2012 issue
Designer: Morgan Michener
A loft-like space surrounded by a Lucite balustrade has a mod playhouse feel. open shelving was incorporated into the floating stairs for a storage-slash-display solution, while whimsical throw pillows play nicely with the hot pink accent wall and quirky rug.
Photographer: Andreas Von Einsiedel
Source: house & home October 2013 issue
Designer: Sam Makepeace
Rich black walls feel extra-dramatic when juxtaposed with a sunny yellow front door. A stained glass transom window adds a trad touch to the otherwise contemporary aesthetic.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home September 2012 issue
Designer: Morgan Michener
Painting out your moldings is a classic design move, but choosing a bold color that drastically contrasts with your walls will give your space a fresh, youthful feel. Here, deep brown walls (painted in Behr’s Wild Horse, #S-G-770) are a surprisingly ideal match for a neon door frame and risers (Benjamin Moore’s Bermuda Teal, #2044-50). An inky door and baseboard (Behr’s Beluga, #770F-7) have a grounding effect on the rich floors (Autumn Fest by Behr, #S-H-310).
Photographer: Sian Richard
Source: house & home October 2013 issue
Though this living room is brimming with cool, neon accents, keeping large investment pieces neutral makes it easy to switch up the look later if desired. For now, a hot pink curtain rod is a unexpected hit of color, while hand-printed patterns in ultrabright shades liven up throw pillows. Crisp white walls and painted floors keep the abundance of color from overwhelming the eye.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home September 2012 issue
Designer: Morgan Michener
A lime green door adds playful charm to this home’s trad exterior, but its ornate mouldings and vintage-look iron door deal with keeps the overall look cohesive.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: Maison et Demeure February 2014 issue
Bright turquoise walls were an inspired choice for this otherwise rustic-looking space. The color contrasts beautifully with the room’s plentiful wood tones, harlequin patterned floors and huge stone fireplace, adding a friendly, vivacious feel.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: Maison et Demeure July 2013 issue
Prints hung with vibrant Post-It note tape creates a quirky take on a gallery wall. A glowing lucite tray holds books bound in neon elastics, continuing the casual, playful vibe of this vignette.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home September 2012 issue
Designer: Morgan Michener
A neon pink paper lantern casts a warm glow against this bedroom’s marigold walls for a whimsical spin on the otherwise conventional color palette.
Photographer: Sian Richars
Source: house & home October 2013 issue
Punchy pillows in juicy shades bring a vibrant color grade to this elegant room. fluid chartreuse chairs and a neon yellow lamp offer an unexpected boho twist.
Source: house & home January 2014 issue
Designer: Stacey Smithers and Joel Bray
A neon glass sink radiates in this spare, modern bathroom. Iridescent penny tiles underfoot reflect the dynamic hue.
Source: Maison et Demeure June 2012 issue
A florescent fuchsia pillow plays on the soft shades found in the blush drapes and cotton candy-colored artwork, adding oomph to the prim and proper space.
Photographer: mark Naimer
Source: house & home April 2014 issue
Designer: Janine Morrison