15. Use Paint Subtly
15. Use Paint Subtly (Image 15 of 16)
Just as a stripy wall will draw attention, one block of colour within an otherwise plain room will achieve the same goal. A kitchen is a great place to try this because it's inevitably fairly chaotic and overwhelmingly practical in design. Here, the yellow attracts the eye towards the window, and brings a splash of warmth into the room. Kitchen by Ikea.
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