According to Vogue, bold, saturated colors are in for spring, as laid out in their Neon Bible.

Since interiors are known to follow fashion, I looked for evidence of the trend and there it was in my mailbox in the form of a Pottery Barn catalog. Have you seen it? I swear it was so bright, it would be visible in the dead of night. How do you feel about this trend of bright, bold colors? Trends always make me a bit nervous, because inevitably there will be a homeowner who falls in love with a photo and looks to recreate it. This can be a good source of inspiration, but I alwaus caution. Questions I would ask are: Is this really your personality? Are you this “bold”? When this trend passes, which thankfully most do, will you then be sick of the room? We all like change and want to feel we are in on the latest, so let’s explore adding a bit of brightness without having to completely commit.

This is a fabulous example room from William Sonoma Home. I like the neutral sofa and by adding splashes of color with the area rug and the throw pillows it will be easy to change out as the trend passes. The darker wood pieces also help keep the bright green grounded. It’s bold, but not overpowering.

In this picture from House Beautiful, designer T Keller Donovan adds the warm orange Marais stools from Design Within Reach. They provide the perfect pop of color to this stark kitchen. I might add a bit of wall décor in the same tone and mix in some yellows just to pull it together further. It’s a great example of going with the trend, but not spending a fortune to do it.

If you want to add just a tiny bit of pop, purchase a couple of these fun vibrant frames from Pottery Barn. I really like the green and blue options; mix in a few silver frames and you’ll have a nice grouping.

For a bold accent in the bedroom or living room, add this green apple pillow from notNeutral. I adore its whimsical nature! If you use it in the same room as the green PB frame, it will help tie it the look together!

A small room like the bath would be an easy place to try out the trend. Add fun towels like these from Garnet Hill. They almost have a fun summer beach feel. All of these options are acting bold without screaming from the rooftops!

How do you feel about the bold colored accents that are out there now? Would you add a few pieces to your home? If not, don’t worry there are many other trends circulating between fashion and interiors. For instance, the more subtle hues of orange, gorgeous blues and my favorite, lovely purples. I will post more on these color trends in the coming weeks!