A futon cover color, such as one of these colors shown here, is an excellent way to add a colorful accent to a room to lift your mood.

To give you an idea of the type of influence colors have in a space, the following is a brief list of common colors that are often featured on room walls and how they can make you feel:

• White/Neutral tones – This is a very practical color because it does little to alter your mood. It is a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms because it easy to spot dirt and stains and it looks clean. White represents purity and can have a cooling or warming effect depending on the shades that are used as undertones (I.E. you can obtain a white with a blue or yellow hue). In addition, other neutral shades, such as cream, taupe, sand and diverse tones of brown are also very balancing and are suited to almost any room.
• Yellow – This is a very cheerful, energetic and warm color that is often associated with happiness. It is ideal for places where many people gather, such as family rooms, kitchens, hallways, dinning rooms, etc. On the other hand, it is not the best choice for a bedroom because it can make a person feel restless due to the fact that it is lively.
• Blue – When most people think of blue they feel relaxed and a sense of tranquility. Due to the fact this colors has such a calming affect it is a wonderful choice for bedrooms and bathrooms. On the other hand, it isn’t suited to rooms where you need to be mentally or physically active (I.E. office, dining room, kitchen, etc.).
• Green – This is actually the most relaxing color and can be quite peaceful. It promotes health and rest, and has actually been found to lower blood pressure in some people. Green is suitable for most rooms, but is typically a popular choice for living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms and offices.
• Red – This energizing shade is very warm and enticing but is often too vibrant for most environments. It is ideal for entertainment but those seeking comfort and relaxation will not find it with red. It is far better used as an accent than the main color.

Thus, it is often in your best interest to choose neutral tones as your base color and then add bolder shades in the furniture and accessories to bring the room to life and reveal your personal taste.

Buying a new, colorful futon cover is an excellent way to spruce up a dull room and add a splash of color.

Some people try to buy a futon to match the room in which they think they are going to place it. That is fine, but these colors can be very limited. You may end up with white, beige or black if you do that, as you think those are neutral colors and won’t hurt your current decor. Those colors can be neutral, but at times they can destroy an otherwise great room. If you want to easily spruce up the appearance of your room buy a futon cover in a color that adds to your space rather than takes away from it.

You can always start fresh and use the color of your new futon cover as the starting point to choosing colors for your room. You might want to start with a color wheel and choose one color that you love. To choose the other colors in the room, you can either go with the color opposite on the wheel, which would be a contrasting color, or the colors next to your chosen color, and those would be complimentary colors. You can also find a color on a paint strip and use all colors that come with it on the same strip. That often works well and is a fool proof way to choose something awesome.

If you do not want to start from scratch, but rather wish to add a splash of color to a room that seems too plain or boring, you can find a color in the room and go with that color. You can do this by looking at your art work. If you have anything you love, choose a color from within that art to choose your color. You can also use the above mentioned color wheel to choose the complimentary or contrasting colors for the colors that already exist in other furniture, the rug, or even your favorite drapes.

One of my favorite things about a futon is its versatility in both its function and design. I have a selection of futon covers, different in both colors and textures. This gives me the ability to change the look of my living room quickly whenever the desire is there. For example, last weekend I bought a new painting for my living room – a beautiful field scene with red poppies. Well, off came the old futon cover and on went my microfiber red futon cover that makes the color of the poppies in the painting jump right off the canvas. It looks stunning and has given my room a renewed look and feel, just in time for summer.