Something as simple as a soft, squishy square can change the look and feel of a room by throwing it on a couch or chair. Pillows come in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns, and with a smaller price tag than many home furnishings they are easy to swap out for the season. 

one: Mongolian lamb pillow, available at Imogene’s.

two: Pink pug pillow, available at Expressions Furniture.

Wow your neighbors with hyper-vivid flowers sprouting in your garden this spring. Your garden will pop with bright shades of pink, orange and yellow against the greenery. Check out local landscapers' favorite varieties to plant for a vibrant garden glow.

Designer Stacy Hillman’s motto is straightforward: “The more color you use, the easier it is to decorate,” she says. When her clients were ready to put the finishing touches on the 4,689-square-foot villa built in 2015 by Benton Homebuilders, Hillman incorporated Moroccan and Indonesian elements for a bold but sophisticated palette.  

It’s time to break the bedroom rules by scrapping the serene color schemes for a bright, bold look. Homeowners need not fear color when it comes to their private space. Choose a color you love and your bedroom will forever be your sanctuary.

ONE: Teen bedroom, by Heidi Dripps Design Services. Photography by Whitney Wasson. 

TWO: Cheery yellow bedroom, by JMA Interior Design. Photography by Ron Rosenzweig.