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Design Dilemma: Neon at Home

Contemporary Deck by Carrollton Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

As we move into the darkest period of the year, we’re craving a little brightness at home. And what could be brighter than neon?

Used to its best effect, neon can make a home feel modern, funky, glam or just fun. And there are all sorts of ways to bring little bits of neon into your home. Shall we explore?

Below, neon street numbers on this Portland, OR home are a cool, funky and slightly more subtle way to incorporate neon into your home. It’s one little hint that what you find inside is going to be artistic and unique.

Modern Porch by Portland Interior Designers & Decorators bright designlab

Neon wall art can add spark and verve and even a little irony to a space:

Contemporary Kitchen by London Architects & Building Designers Stiff and Trevillion

Below the children’s bedroom gets just the right amount of cool factor with the neon sign “chill.”

Contemporary Kids by Houston Interior Designers & Decorators Sally Wheat Interiors

And here, a neon sign spelling out the word “love” adds a bit of tongue in cheek Las Vegas chic to a dining room.

Eclectic Dining Room by Austin Photographers Bryant Hill Media

A family room feels fresh with the addition of neon:

Modern Family Room by Sonoma Interior Designers & Decorators Fletcher Rhodes

But neon art doesn’t necessarily have to hang:

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Contemporary Dining Room by South East Carpet & Flooring Kahrs

Sometimes, just a photo of neon can do the trick:

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Transitional Living Room by London Interior Designers & Decorators Roselind Wilson Design

And what about a neon border (most likely LED neon-like light) running around the perimeter of a room, like this?

Contemporary Dining Room by Piscataway Home Media Design & Installation Electronics Design Group, Inc.

And in this home, lights around the baseboards add the pop and sizzle:

Contemporary Kitchen by London Architects & Building Designers One-World Design Architects

Neon light in this kitchen feels extremely modern, polished and restrained.

Contemporary Kitchen by Manchester UK Kitchen & Bath Designers Diane Berry Kitchens

In this study, a blue LED light lets the desk appear to float.

Contemporary Kids by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators TRG Architects

Nothing could be cooler than these LED lights with a neon effect used in a hallway.

Contemporary Hall by London Interior Designers & Decorators Cassidy Hughes Interior Design & Styling

And in a bathroom:

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Contemporary Powder Room by South West Kitchen Designers & Remodelers Hobsons Choice

So you see, even in the middle of winter it’s possible to find light and a smile at home. Add bright lights in unexpected places to give your space a quick and happy face lift!

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