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01.23.2025

How to Use Bold Color

If our nearly eight years as designers has taught us anything, it’s how to use bold color. 

Though we love a thoughtfully placed neutral, there’s something so inspiring about rooms that include vibrant colors. Perhaps it’s because they evoke a sense of risk and bravery, or maybe there’s something energizing about an unexpected pop of color. 

Either way, we’ve grown quite fond of them in recent years, and in this blog post, we’re teaching you how to use them in your home.

bright red kitchen with grey tiling, pocket door and gray floors

FULL BOLD COLOR DRENCH

If you’ve already started to play around with color and want to take the jump, we recommend a slightly darker, moodier vibe using Inchyra Blue or Brinjal. We chose Brinjal for our study, and the warm-toned aubergine of this shade is one of our favorites. Inchyra Blue has been popping up all over our designs, from the full den drench at Carroll Jardin, to wainscoting at New Heights Reno. We’re gearing up to use it again at Boreum Hill Beauty in the Primary Suite, so stay tuned for that reveal! 

Aubergine (eggplant) colored office space with white couches, bookshelvs, white stone coffee table, round purple built in chair and chandelier

POPS OF BOLD COLOR

If you’re not quite ready for a full-color drench, try pops here & there. Try painting the ceiling (if you go this route, make sure you have these extended rollers) to add intrigue, or add color through bright pillows, throws, artwork, or drapery!

Bright blue den and office space with white bulb lights, built in desk and wooden chair

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We’re Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon, the founders of The Brownstone Boys. Our journey began in 2017 with a shared passion for Brooklyn’s historic architecture and a vision to restore and transform brownstones with a modern touch. Over the years, we've had the privilege of working on over 725 projects. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach and our ability to bring out the character of each space. Our work has been featured in top design outlets like Architectural Digest, The New York Times, House Beautiful, and Dwell.

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