Throughout 2012 we have seen some fantastic uses of color in our House Tours. Creative use of decor to add a burst of color, fearless use of colorful paint, and color combinations that inspire — we've seen it all this year on Apartment Therapy. Here are just a few examples of gutsy, stylish color in House Tours this year.

TOP ROW:
1. In San Francisco, California: Get the royal treatment at Sarah, Carrie & Tammy's revamped Victorian
2. In Manhattan, New York: Mark's Delightful (and Delicious!) West Village Home
3. In Denver, Colorado: Samuel's I <3 Denver Loft
4. In San Francisco, California: Christopher's Fine and Feathery Nest
5. In Chicago, Illinois: Ella's Playful Paradise

MIDDLE ROW:
6. In Manhattan, New York: Francis & Jane Adapt a Loft to a Growing Family
7. In Los Angeles, California: Leah & Bill's Modern Love Nest
8. In Manhattan, New York: Heather's Sky High Hell's Kitchen Home
9. In McLean, Virginia: Linda's Fashionably Modest Condo
10. In Chicago, Illinois: Mark & Patrick's Curatorial Condo

BOTTOM ROW:
11. In Central Pennsylvania: Violet's Bright and Airy Space
12. In Arlington, Massachusetts : Melyssa & Ted's Colorful Carriage House
13. In Arlington, Virginia: Nicole and Aaron's Parisian-Inspired Loft
14. In Saint Petersburg, Russia: Rustam's From Russia With Midcentury Love Studio
15. In San Francisco, California: Susan's Adventure for the Senses

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