Individual, colorful pieces energize a room instantly. Seattle interior designer, Faith Sheridan shares her tips about adding color accents and confidently infusing your home decor.

Choose pieces with flexibility. A colorful accent table can sit in the den today, in a guest bedroom tomorrow.

• Choose a color that’s a personal favorite. You will find a spot for it somewhere because you love it passionately.

• Use a single bright or fun piece in a room with neutral colors or traditional furnishings. Color and whimsy are most effective when they are unexpected.

• Coordinate accent colors with existing colors. Add bright red bar stools to a neutral wood toned kitchen, for example. Or put a black dresser in an aqua bedroom.

• Don’t take yourself too seriously. It’s your home; decorate in a way that pleases you.

• Break some rules, inject your personality. Invite some comments, nothing is more daunting than a perfect room.

• Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. When all you’re adding is a single, inexpensive accent, you can afford an oops! occasionally.