Katharina Regenthal

July 16, 2023, 4:46 am | Read time: 3 minutes

When it comes to color choices, we’re getting a bit bolder in our homes: While previously only ceilings or walls received a coat of paint, now door and window frames are also getting color. Even small niches or the backs of shelves are being vividly colored. Soft tones are rarely used in this trend–instead, bold colors like yellow, red, blue, or pink dominate. myHOMEBOOK shows how to add colorful accents to your home now.

1. The Door Frame Gets a New Coat

Previously, only the door itself was usually painted, often in combination with the door frame. Now, the approach is more restrained in terms of area, but the colors are more intense. Only the door frame is painted. This works particularly well in older apartments, where the door casing is often highlighted, possibly with small embellishments or patterns.

For those who don’t have an extra decorative strip around their room doors that can be easily painted, there’s another option: You can simply paint a frame around the door yourself. Even just painting the plain door casing creates a beautiful effect and adds colorful accents to the home.

Related: Why Colorful Ceilings Are Now in Trend

2. Window Frames Also Become Eye-Catchers

Not only door frames are brought to the forefront with bold colors–window frames also no longer serve just a functional purpose. Even in a home where color is used sparingly and the concept is more restrained, a colorful window frame can fit well. The same applies as with door frames: This look is particularly beautiful in older apartments but can also be implemented well in other buildings.

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3. Highlight the Window Niche with Color

For those who don’t want to paint or particularly highlight their window frames, there are still ways to introduce color around the window. Windows with wider sills that don’t align flush with the wall are particularly suitable. In this case, you can beautifully paint the area around the window.

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4. Shelves with Colorful Back Panels

Another way to add more color accents to your home is by using shelves. It doesn’t matter whether the back of the shelves is open or closed. Simply place the shelf against the wall and paint the back panel or the desired wall in a matching color. For even more color, the shelves themselves can also be painted in the same color.

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Good to know: Renters might wonder if they are even allowed to paint their door frames, for example. Generally, there’s nothing against it as long as the apartment is returned to its original condition upon moving out. Ideally, you should consult with the landlord beforehand to avoid misunderstandings.