Somewhere Over the Rainbow

by yael

Everyone focuses on that elusive pot of gold when it comes to Saint Patrick’s Day. But has anyone actually found it? Seems like it’s time to forget about searching for something that doesn’t exist and turn our attention to something that’s actually visible: the rainbow.

Rainbows are not reserved for juvenile spaces or eccentric peace-loving hippies or the LGBT community. A full spectrum of color will brighten up every room in every style; you just have to find the right application for your taste and your home. Check out these colorful rooms and you’re sure to find a few that would work for you.

For the bold and adventurous (and the very experienced decorator), you can attempt a riot of color all over the room:

Or tone it down a bit with muted shades or a few colors that complement each other. Try primary colors, pastels, or three or four favorites against a neutral background.

WS Bath Collection Outline Washbasin
WS Bath Collection Outline Washbasin
Amba Jeeves Model H Straight Stainless Steel Towel Warmer
Amba Jeeves Model H Straight Stainless Steel Towel Warmer

You can still have the whole rainbow without going overboard. Try stripes for a modern yet vibrant effect:

Rearrange the traditionally arced rainbow into new shapes:
Or forgo the large-scale rainbow for multicolored accessories & artwork:
Nameeks Vogue Laundry Basket
Nameeks Vogue Laundry Basket
MTI Boutique Collection Alissa 1 Freestanding Air Bath
MTI Boutique Collection Alissa 1 Freestanding Air Bath
Display your love of pigment with a colorful collection:
What could be better than a rainbow in a rain shower? Try a shower head with chromatherapy for your daily dose of color.
Jaclo 1616-DLCT
Jaclo Spa Collection Quadrato Dream Light Chromatherapy Rain Canopy 
Graff Aqua Sense Shower Head
Graff Aqua Sense Shower Head
Aquabrass 925-PSS
Aquabrass Cura Recessed Rainhead

There are so many out-of-the-box ways to incorporate the rainbow into your home.

Now you know just what to do with all those paint chips after you finish choosing your wall colors!
Do you love rainbows? How do you show your true colors in decorating?
yael