What do you think of Radiant Orchid, the official Pantone color of the year? A mix of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid is said to “emanate great joy, love and health.” I doubt we’ll  be embracing this palette in our home this year, but it has inspired me to look for simple ways of adding modern and uplifting pops of color to our kids’ minimalist rooms.

Color is powerful—get creative and add a few colorful accents and accessories to your child’s room!

Handmade Bead & Pom-Pom Garland
Available for $13 from Sunday In Color on Etsy

Pom-poms make me happy. Bring t your pale or white walls to life with these versatile bead and pom-pom garlands! You won’t need many to lift the mood and add a touch of color to a nursery.

Decorative Felted Wool Accessories
Available from Muskhane

If you love color and appreciate handmade, ethically produced products, you are in for a treat! Push open the door and enter the world of Muskhane, a lively French brand with a social conscience. They offer an impressive collection of original, whimsical designs, all entirely artisanal and made from felted wool and cashmere.

The products pictured above are from Muskhane’s new Summer Home Collection, available in their Parisian store in early March and online in early April. Take your time discovering this site, it is a colorful treasure trove that will delight young and old alike!

Handmade Neon Pink Owl Pillow
Available for $42 from Les Miniboux on Etsy

Pillows are a great way to add some color to a room. Again, you don’t need many.  Just gather a small collection with eye-catching prints, like this fun decorative owl or any of the other prints in Les Miniboux’s Etsy shop, to effortlessly give a child’s room a fresh, modern feel.

A Fun Farandole of Cardboard Characters
Available for $44 from Zoé de Las Cases

Oh I know, I’m a big kid at heart! Zoé de Las Cases’ retro-style cardboard characters have been a favorite for years. Prop them up against a wall, stand them on a shelf, or stick them on a door. These colorful kids will keep you smiling all day long!

Pictured at the top of this post: Cheer up a room with colorful balloons! Photographed by Petra Bindel and styled by Emma Persson Lagerberg, this colorful room is everything I love! White walls and white painted floors are a perfect canvas for pretty pops of color coming from balloons, pillows, and pastel Acapulco chairs. It would be fairly easy to create a similar happy space with just a few fun accessories and a little imagination, of course.