Seven Style Updates You Can Do in a Day

Sometimes it pays to think small. These simple, striking spruce-ups can each be completed in as little as an hour

Pieter Estersohn

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Color Chameleon

If you’re on the fence about introducing bright color, try a gentler route than paint or upholstery: Bring in bold hues with pillows, bed linens, art, and other accents. It’s a great way to push the boundaries of your comfort zone without a full commitment. You can even alternate different palettes depending on the season or your mood.

RESOURCES: Interiors by Nestor Santa-Cruz, SKB Architecture and Design, 202/332-2434, www.skbarch.com. Pillows, antique rug, and throw from Timothy Paul, 202/319-1100, www.timothypaulcarpets.com; table lamps, side table, and sunburst mirror from Sixteen Fifty Nine, 202/333-1480, www.sixteenfiftynine.com.