This week, I have been musing on the design concept of using, what I call, a “punch color.” And also, how to pick the punch colors that you love.

For those of you who are still not sure what a punch color is after reading these posts: {“the punch color, part one“; and “how to pick your punch colors“}, I thought a little photographic lesson would be helpful. Oh, and fun!

Looking at the following photos, we can identify the punch color or punch colors used in the space, and start to get an idea of why using punch colors is a more accessible and affordable way to use color:

punch color :: yellow:
used in the artwork, a vase, the main color of the bedding, throw pillows, a small upholstered piece, and strategically placed books.
secondary punch color :: orange:
used on the headboard, in the bedding, and in the books.

punch color :: pink:
used in the artwork, throw pillows, a painted side table, and a vase.
secondary punch color :: Yellow-green:
used in the flowers, the vase, and the pillow.

punch color :: blue:
used subtly in the curtains, the teapot, the flowers, the dish towel, the dishes and a few items visible in the glass-door cabinets.

punch color :: citrus:
used in the interior paint of the glass-door cabinets, the displayed fruit, the rug, the hand soap, and the plants.

punch color :: red:
used in just a few places in this outdoor space, it still makes an impact: in the pillows, the painted lanterns, and even the fruit and the wine.

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