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20 Rainbow Design Ideas to Brighten Your Day

August 07, 2020

Whether you're featuring the actual arc of a rainbow or incorporating all the hues of our prism friend, rainbow design is playful, vibrant and of course, full of color.

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Photo: Cassidy Garcia. From: Jill Tennant and HGTV Handmade.

Crown Your Bed With Color

The rainbow headboard features earthy shades — burgundy, rust, mustard, moss, aquamarine and lilac — of the typically vivid hues to deliver depth and warmth to this petite bedroom. Tufted polka dot bedding adds fun tactile appeal, while an oversize fiddle leaf fig brings in life and greenery.

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Photo: Lauren Rubin Architecture. From: Lauren Rubin Architecture.

Floored by the Rainbow

No need to search the skies for this rainbow. Grounding this playful and functional bonus room, a geometric rug delivers the spectrum of color, from red to indigo. Distinct areas throughout the space — a homework station, a cozy window reading nook and a sofa hangout spot — allow kids to spread out or gather together.

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Photo: Regan Wood. From: Claire Paquin.

Start With the Basics

By opting for classic materials, such as white subway tile and a clean-lined vanity, it's easy to change up the look of this all-white bathroom. A whimsical rainbow shower curtain, along with the blue abstract artwork, adds the just-right splash of color. And when the rainbow trend moves on, it's as simple as hanging a new curtain to update the space.

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Photo: John Gruen. From: Jennifer Mehditash.

Leave the Rulebook Behind

Kids room are the most fun to decorate, since you get to step outside the rules a bit and play with shapes, color and design. This adorable space takes advantage of the sloped walls and clever nooks to build in a cozy bed and add plenty of architectural detailing. An unexpected twist on the traditional rainbow, antique thread spools are lined up in a shadow box.

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