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editors notecolor 101redyellowbluegreenorangepurpleneutraltake color outsidemakeover masterymake a bold escapeshading toward modernit had to be bluegraceful classic revivalcolor we love

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Decorating a home that reflects who you are begins with color. Yet formost of us, making color choices can be daunting. Paint displays offerthousands of hues, fabrics beckon in myriad patterns, and suddenly, basicbeige looks safe and easy. Thats where we can help. Weve gathered theimages, consulted the experts, and provided basic steps to help you selectyour best colors for a room or your whole house.Our goal is to fire your imagination and infuse color into your dreams.So give yourself the time to explore this issue and see where your creativitytakes you. Turn the page and begin our latest armchair tour of the mostmemorable and alluring Color Made Easy ever published.Enjoy the journey!

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color 101first things first

To make sense of a journey, itscritical to have a good map. Yourmap to decorating with color isthis guide to the basic elements,terminology, and techniques ofworking with color, pattern, andpaint. When youve followed theroute to all thats important aboutcolor, youll be ready to hit theroad on your own expedition.WorldMags.net

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get behind the wheelPrimaryThe greatest invention in history (fordecorating purposes, anyway) is the wheelthe color wheel. Heres how to use thisartistic wonder.ndary

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online resourCesBHG.com/ColorFinder. Play with palettesand change them with a click of the mouse.colormatters.com. This site discusses thesymbolism of color, how to design with it,and how our eyes see color.colorsontheweb.com. This site oersinspiration and tools for designing yourown color scheme. The Color Wizardautomatically provides accent hues to gowith your chosen color.design-seeds.com. Get a color palette drawnfrom a favorite photo.

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Color originates in lightIsaac Newton (16421727) discovered thatwhite light refracted through a crystal prismseparates into the colors of the rainbow.When Newton took his color spectrumand imagined it as a circle, he created thevery useful color wheel. By this simple act,Newton made color relationships easier tosee. A color wheel is made of 12 hues: threeprimary colors, three secondaries, and sixtertiaries. Color relationships based on thesegroups form the basis of color theory (seethe images, opposite).

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Primary colorsPure colorsred, yellow, and bluethatcombine to create all the other colors.secondary colorsColors that result from a combination ofequal parts of two primary colorsgreen,orange, and purple.tertiary colorsColors resulting from an equal mix of oneprimary and one secondary color; examplesare blue-green and red-purple.neutralsColors that are neither warm nor cool.Examples include white, black, and gray.tintA color made lighter by adding white to it.Pink is a tint of red, for example.

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shadeA color made darker by adding black toit. Navy blue is a shade of blue. Shade alsorefers to slight variations in a color.saturationThe degree of a colors purity in relationto gray. Saturated colors are clear andcontain no gray. Think re-engine red andlemon yellow.ValueThe brightness of a color. The higher thevalue, the more light a color emits.opacityThe amount of light that passes through acolor. If light passes through completely,the color is transparent or clear. If lightis muted or partially blocked, the color istranslucent. If light is blocked completely,the color is considered opaque.

WorldMags.netANALOGOUSThese colors sit next to each other on thecolor wheel; they offer enough variety tospice up a room but still manage to playnicely together. Here, a mlange of redtints and shades clusters with orangesand yellows.

COMPLEMENTARYColors residing on opposite sides of thecolor wheel absolutely attractattention.Note how the blue walls and pillowspositively burst to life against the orangeowers on curtain panels, sofa pillows, andthe skirted ottoman.

PLUM BEAUTIFUL One hue doesnt mean boring or

SUPER SATURATED STYLE This analogous scheme

WHAT A COMPLEMENT! White furnishings dashed

bland when you use fabrics with different textures

leans on a punchy and vibrant trio of hues: yellow,

with orange-and-blue fabrics and accents wake up

and patterns. Neutral whites and ivories expand

orange, and red, supplemented with tints in pale

this room like a morning pot of coffee. Blue walls and

decor options without veering outside the scheme.

yellow and bright pink.

oors take the hot edge off the orange touches.

SPLIT COMPLEMENTARYIn this scheme, a color and the colorsanalogous to its complement are combinedfor a high degree of contrast thats not quiteas intense as a true complementary scheme.

TRIADTriad colors are three hues equidistant on thecolor wheel, such as the green, purple, andorange in this family room. Such a combo yieldsa colorful and vibrant yet balanced scheme.

TERTIARYTamer than a triad palette, these colors resultfrom the mix of a primary and a secondarycolor. Tertiary hues bring clear, saturated colorto the curtains, accents, and pillows.

A STEP BACK A giant rug bursting with

NATURAL BEAUTY A touch tropical, this living room

NEUTRAL RELIEF Because blue-violet, blue-green,

blue-and-yellow circles sets a colorful stage for

feels like a barefoot paradise, thanks to hues and

and red-violet carry some tension between them,

this space and strikes a balance with the coral

materials borrowed from nature: green fabrics, cork

most of the room is cast in warm browns and beige.

and orange-yellow furnishings.

ooring, oral-pattern curtains, and woven blinds.

A river of deep blue silk pours from the curtain rod.

MONOCHROMATICSuch a scheme starts with a single colorin the case of this living room, a dramaticpurple. To enliven a monochromatic scheme,incorporate tints and shades of your chosencolor in solids and patterns. Toss in sometexture for additional depth and interest.

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finding inspiRatiOnPersonal ChoiCes.Find the ideal color in a treasured collectible.One small object, such as a pillow or a vase,can encapsulate an entire color scheme.Pull your favorite as the lead hue and useother colors for furnishings, and another foraccents. Dont worry about matching theinspiration colors exactly. This is a jumpingo point, so feel free to play around. Use eachhue from your chosen palette at least twice.Repeat your wall color in the form of pillowsor other accessories to unify your theme.

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the choices youve alreadymadeyour wardrobe, chinapattern, works of artguidecolor choices for your roomas well. This mix of colors andpatterns came out of the closetto inform a blooming bedroompalette. The striped curtainpanels pull hues from favoritegarments, while the blossomson the duvet cover sparkle withjewelry hues. If a dress or skirt

looking around.When youre out and about, look for pleasingcolor combinations you can adapt for yourdecor. Color palettes show up in unlikelyplaces, so keep an open mind. The farmersmarket or grocery produce aisle, for example,provides a veritable smorgasbord of color invarying hues and shades. Or you can bringhome the relaxing atmosphere of a vacationor favorite view with a color scheme inspiredby your travels.

inspires a wall shade, your paintstore can use that piece tocreate an exact color match.

history lessons.If youre drawn to the styles and furnishingsof a dierent era, let retro color combosguide your choice of palette. Think of thelanguid silky hues and boxy patterns of theArt Deco era. Or the bright, pure colors of thepost-World War II period. The midcenturymodern look of streamlined shapes and boldblocks of earthy color is back in fashion, solet that palette guide your inclinations.When working with vintage elements,consider a neutral backdropit gives youlicense to mix with abandon an array ofcolors and patterns that are held together byyour theme.

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In the mood.If youre in a colorquandary, dont wait forideas. Its time to go outand get them.

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Designer tool. Makea mood board. This iswhere you see whatyoure drawn to andhow everything ts,right.Hunt and gather. Grab,photograph, or tear outanything that catchesyour eye. Its all grist foryour creative mill.Evolving eye. Tackup your treasures ona board. Youll noticeyour color and styletendencies start toemerge.Play around. Pin upcrazy combosyoumight be surprisedby how many of themreally work.

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COTTAGE CHARMROMANCE A ROOM.The pastel palette characteristic of cottagestyle conveys softness, nostalgia, andfemininity. As sweet as Grandmothershandkerchiefs or as evocative as the beachsurrounded by softly colored seashells andthe light blue elements of sea and sky, thischarming scheme is especially appropriate inprivate rooms of the home. In this bedroom,12 COLOR made easy

watercolor hues, wistful pinks, and lacywhites blend in a palette as welcome asa loving embrace. The bed takes centerstage with dreamy hangings and linens inwhite with a irty skirting of pinks. Vintagefurniture in a mix of styles is unied withpaint in pastel greens. Neutral walls andooring set off the romantic decor.

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GliddenCOTTON CANDY PINK

GliddenCABANA CORAL

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TRIED & TRUE TRADITIONALPAST PERFECT.If youre a traditionalist, you love the looksof historic homes and formal rooms in simplepalettes of analogous hues. Youre also drawnto warm and clubby environments with deepleather seating, classically patterned wingback chairs, Oriental rugs, and muted walls.The best versions of a traditional room arethose that appear to have been furnishedover time, with heirloom-quality accents inclassic colors. Finishes and textures supportthe look of handed-down heritage.REPEAT HISTORY.If you want to achieve a traditionalstyle, look to the past for historical colorcombinations that pair well with antiquesand classic design. Limit a traditional colorpalette to a few neutrals and two colors tomaintain a formal air and keep nishes andtextures in the realm of understated luxury.TIMELESS STYLE.Traditional style relies on a renedcomposition and classic styling. Have funwith this graceful look in a dining room bylayering in a saturated color or two. Witha foundation of timeless blue and white, awarm duo of russet and gold brings thisspace to life. The dominant colors varyingtone on accents, furnishings, and wallscreates a quiet palette that produces apeaceful easy feeling. Patternslimited tothe lush rug and the wallpapers graphictwist on damaskadd depth and interest.Dark-wood chair frames and tables and thedark oor, along with the traditional stylingof the vivid rug, keep the space on the rightside of formal.

Farrow & BallYELLOW GROUND

Farrow & BallEATING ROOM RED

Farrow & BallNEW WHITE

Farrow & BallLULWORTH BLUE

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boho rhapsodyuniquely yours.The Bohemian style is all about a freespirited look and a carefree attitude towardcolor. There are no so-called rules todecorating in the Boho style, which makesit a creative and personal way to combinean exuberant love of color with an anityfor other, more classic designs. If you lovecottage, for example, follow the tenets of14 CoLor made easy

that style, but layer in bright, saturatedpastel hues. If you love midcentury modern,opt for vivid primary colors. If you leantoward jewel tones, as we did here, bringin globally inuenced textiles such asvibrant sari silks from India or wax-resistdyed fabrics from Africa to introduce deepamethyst, lapis, sapphire, ruby, emerald,cinnabar, topaz, and ruby.

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Pratt & LambertBellflower

Pratt & LambertSiam Blue

Pratt & LambertSea Hawk

Pratt & LambertPoPPy Petal

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Refined RustiCcolor with style.Natural and relaxed, the rustic look ts manystyles: Tuscan, Southwestern, country, Artsand Crafts, and more. Each shares an anityfor earthy hues. Think of the sun-bakedhues of desert adobe, the woodsy tones of amountain cabin, or the stucco villas of centralItaly. A variation in intensities can alter themood of your interiorbrighter hues suggesta cheerful exuberance, while warm shades ofochre, terra-cotta, and clay lend romance.Natural iNflueNce.A rustic look is a more subdued cousin ofthe Bohemian spirit in the way it embracesa no-rules approach to decorating with colorand encourages the inclusion of global orregional inuences in pattern and textiles.The focus here is warmth, texture, andpersonal touches. Everywhere you lookaspice rack of mustard, sage, and cinnamon,a walk through a fern-lled forest, a journeydown a dirt roadyou nd ideas for yourdecor. Its a colorway as well as a way ofapproaching life.warm aNd welcomiNg.In this delightful dining room, earthy huesand textures abound. Raw and rened woodsmix, with birch-branch chairs and a twigchandelier mated to a well-worn farm table.The dark-stained table matches the leathercovered chair seats. Warm maple ooringbrings a rosy hue underfoot and plays o thepale peachy tones of the wall color. A blackglass-front cabinet anchors the end of theroom and showcases an impressive collectionof gorgeous green majolica. Textiles arelimited to the matching host chairs andcurtain panels in a color combination thatencompasses all the hues in the room.

OlympicYukon Gold

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RetRO RevivaLvintage vibes.Celebrate the return of retro hipness with thehues of the era. After the austerity of WorldWar ll, there was an explosion of color ininterior design. Along with bright pure color,muted shades of turquoise, avocado, gold,grays, and browns were found in designs thatranged from stark geometrics to space-agewhimsy to lush tropical ora. Texture and16 COLOR made easy

shape played an important role, too, seen insuch materials as the nubby fabrics of barkcloth and the smooth and simple silhouettesof Danish modern.In this cheery reading nook, period accentsspread vibrant color around the room, whilea broad strip of pure orange paint creates afocal point in the corner. Simple shapes andneutral hues characterize the furniture.

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Dutch BoyFrivolous Berry

Dutch Boylone star Quilt

Dutch BoyFlickering Flame

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it all starts with one wall.Find the color youre sure to love with samplesdesigned to inspire confdence.

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When youthink youvefound theright coloron the strip,go a step ortwo lighter.Pale colors aremore flexiblefor pairingwith othercolors.

Better Homes & Gardens editors and favoritedesigners share their tricks for nding colorsuccess and avoiding pigment pitfalls.

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Choosing paint colors in an empty roomis like closing your eyes and throwing adart at a paint deck. Consider the style of yourhome, your furnishings, art, fabricsand thecolors that make you look good and feel good.Shannon Kaye, shannonkaye.com

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Three words for people who tend torush into paint colors: samples, samples,samples! Even the most skilled designers oftenneed several tries to nd the perfect shade.Give yourself permission to use lots of samplesand make a mess of your walls until you ndthe perfect color.Kelly Keiser, kellykeiserdesign.com

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People have gotten the word thatbedrooms should be calm and relaxing,but that doesnt mean going overboard withbeige. A bright throw across the bed will livenup a bland bedroom instantly. Sheets andpillows also can add color without sacricingthe calm.Kelly Moseley, anabelinteriors.com

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Think about the big picture to give ahome ow. Weave the same colorsthroughout main spaces, but make thedominant color in one room an accent inanother. Youll be surprised at how differentthe rooms will look, yet how easily they ow.When you have a store custom-matcha paint, make sure to get the formula(usually on a label stuck to the can). No twocustom matches will be the same without it.Better yet, ask for an extra printout in casethe original gets covered with drips.

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Failing to think of wood as a color can ruinan otherwise thought-out scheme. Oaksand rusty oranges can look too similar, andmahogany can make a dark room even darker.

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If youre one of those people who getsobsessed with a color and drives yourselfcrazy looking for that color for everything,let me provide you with some relief: If youtruly want a color to take center stage,surround it with other colors. Gray walls andcream furniture will show off the yumminessof a yellow chair more than a room full ofmatching yellow things.Shannon Kaye, shannonkaye.com

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Professionally decorated rooms alwayshave multiple tones of the color schemein the room. In a green and brown room, forexample, that means a paler green and astronger green with beiges, taupes, tobaccos,and darker browns.Elaine Griffin, elainegrifn.com

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People are afraid theyll get tired ofa color if they use it on a big pieceof furniture, like a sofa. But if youve likedchartreuse since you were a kid, its a partof who you are. To be totally safe, choose alighter version of your favorite colora lightyellow-green can stand in for chartreuse, forexample.Jessica Brende, brendehome.com

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Every designer will tell you to test paint colorsin your space. Weve just made it easier! Go toBHG.com/ColorFinder to try out different paintcombos on dozens of beautiful rooms (includingyour own when you upload a photo), above.

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If you cant head outdoors to see achip in natural light (the best way tosee the true color), nd a bright white halogenlamp. Though it can cool some colors, itdistorts hues less than other lights do.Trying to appease everyone in the housecan be trickysay if one person likesautumn colors and the other a spring palette.Pick one color, such as purple, and play aroundwith the hues. Have a dark plum wall, a neutralsofa, and lavender pillows to represent both.Jessica Brende, brendehome.com

Dont let curtains be an afterthoughtuse them for effect. If you wantyour furniture to stand out or the view outthe window to be the focus, blend curtainswith walls. If the view isnt so great, usecontrasting color or a pattern so the curtainsbecome the focus.

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Lightening paint isnt as simple asadding white. If you want a colorlighter than the paint card, ask the paint storeto mix it at half formula or one-fourth formula.

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Never use the pillows that comewith your sofa. Swap them out forsomething that brings a little life to the party.Bonus: You can use the inserts with newpillow covers.Elaine Griffin, elainegrifn.com

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Beware the boring neutral room! A ruleof thumb: Neutral walls make room forrich furniture and vibrant art, while colorfulwalls rest well behind neutral furnishings andaccents of similar or complementary colors.

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color & lightColor is a product of light, so how youilluminate a room has a dramatic eect onits palette.here comes the sun.Light is a tricky ally when it comes to colorin your home. When choosing colors, daylightis the ideal source. Its considered a perfectlight because it has nearly uniform intensityover the entire visible spectrum of colors.Natural sunlight provides a neutral balancebetween the warm (yellow) and cool (blue)regions of the light spectrum. But daylightisnt consistent. Natural light changes fromsunrise to sunset as the suns rays travelthrough varying amounts of atmosphere.And it changes with the weather and time ofyear. When considering a color scheme fora particular room, spend some time in thespace throughout the day, taking note of howthe shifting light aects it (see opposite).Consider your climate, too. Northern light iscooler, while light in southern climes is themost intense. The bright colors associatedwith tropical climates are more than amatter of cultural preference. The bright,intense light of tropical and equatorialregions washes out pale colorsonlysaturated hues can hold their own in thestrong light.light effects.Not all articial light is created equal,either. Dierent types of bulbs cast slightlydierent light color, which in turn varies thetint of colors in your room. When selectingcolors for a room that is used primarilybefore sunrise or after sunset, choose themonly under the lighting used in the room.In addition, directional lighting (track, wallwash, uplights, accent) will also cast adierent light and create dierent shadowpatterns than an overhead or table lamp.value added.As you choose colors, dont forget toconsider their values. A mix of values withinyour color scheme helps keep a palette withmultiple hues from becoming chaotic. Chooseone dark color, one light color, and one bright

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color. Select them against each other, neveragainst a white wall. And remember that anycolor with white in it will pick up the colorsthat surround it. A white wall, for example,will take on the reections from carpeting,ceiling color, or even furnishings.time will tell.To help you deal with this ever-changingeect, test paint colors on your wall bypainting a piece of foam board or masoniteand taping the swatches up on your wall (seepage 22 for examples).Leave it up for a few days before youpaint so you can see how the dierentswatches work at dierent times of theday and in dierent light conditions. Drapelarge swatches of your chosen fabrics overfurnishings to get their measure in dieringlight situations, too.Consider the times of the day when youll behome. If a color looks gorgeous at 10 a.m., willyou be there to appreciate it? If youre onlyhome in the early morning and evening, pick acolor that looks best at those times of the daybecause thats when youll be enjoying it.Know your options.Incandescent lamps These bulbs, thestandard for indoor lighting since the daysof Thomas Edison, radiate warm yellowlight. New energy regulations, however,are phasing out traditional incandescents,which consume enormous amounts of energycompared with other types of bulbs.Compact uorescent Blessed with longlife and energy eciency, these twist-shapebulbs cast a soft white light thats whiter andbrighter than incandescents.Halogen Considered by many to bestmimic pure daylight, halogen lamps areincandescents with greater eciency andlonger life, thanks to their use of halogen gasinside the glass bulb.LED Light-emitting diodes have long beenused in cars and ashlights and are nowilluminating homes. LEDs are dimmable, butunlike incandescents, they are highly ecient,and they stay cool while providing bright,crisp light.

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All-day lightingSee how natural and articial lighting canaect color.1 early morning In the rst hours ofdaylight, mild rays from the sunrise justbarely awaken the robins-egg blue walls inthis east-facing room. Because the sun isstill near the horizon, its golden light castslong shadows into the room.2 midday Sunlight grows stronger as thesun rises in the sky and enters the roomat a sharper angle, so there are almost noshadows, but a harsh patch of light hassettled on one chair. The bright light alsoilluminates the entire roomnotice thatthe walls are a clearer blue.3 afternoon With a lot of daytime stillleft, light lters through the window, butits not direct as the sun moves to the westlater in the afternoon. Hence, the spaceappears darker and grayer than it didearlier in the day.4 evening Once dusk settles outside, weturn to electric lights to brighten a roomand the eect is quite dierent fromdaylight. Most lightbulbs emit yellowishlight further warmed by lampshades, so therooms blue walls take on a greenish tint.

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sampling a wall colortest drive.Make the wall paint color your last decisionwhen decorating a room. Its the leastexpensive element to change, but it has ahuge impact on the look of a nished space.Purchase a test pot of the paint color or

colors you like. Buy large pieces of posterboard, and paint one in each hue you want totest. Hang one on the wall near furnishingsand watch the color as the light changes.Move it to dierent walls around the roomfor a day or two and observe how the color

reacts to light at dierent times of day.Repeat the process for every board youvepainted. When you nd the color you love,youre ready to go.PhotograPhy by: Jay Wilde. Produced by: debra Wittrup.

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BUILDING A COLOR SCHEMECHOOSE YOUR MOOD.Decorating a room with color can seemoverwhelming with all the choices available.But the entire process can be broken downinto a few basic steps. First, decide whatmood you want the room to project. This willhelp you select the values and intensities ofthe colors for the space. Think about how youuse the room, what time of day you use it,and who spends the most time there. Then,review what you have to work with in thespace or in storage, and consider what maybe modied to t your plan.

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Whites and creams arekey to moving harvestcolors out of the 70s. Tokeep harvest hues fromscreaming fall, add apop of apple green orneutral gray. If you usean orange-yellow andpaprika together, addpurple for excitement.In this warm andluscious design board,one harvest hue

CREATE A BALANCE.Now you are ready to make decisions aboutwhich color will dominate on the walls, oor,and ceiling, which will be the secondarycolor or colors for upholstered pieces andwindow treatments, and which color orcolors will be used for accent. In a room orin a home, color balance is seldom achievedwhen two colors are used equally. If youreuncertain how much each dose of colorshould be, use a 70-20-10 formula as a goofproof guide. According to the formula, themain color in your selected palette shouldcover approximately 70 percent of the room(usually the painted or papered walls, or inthe case of a kitchen, the majority of thecabinetry). A second color should cover 20percent of the room (window treatments,upholstery, rugs, and in kitchens, often thewalls), while the remaining 10 percent shouldbe taken up by accents such as artwork,pillows, lampshades, candles (or accent tilesin the kitchen), and other small pieces.

pumpkinis temperedwith lots of creamywhite and accented withearthy brown, subtleaubergine, and touchesof magenta. Grass clothbrings texture to theripe and comfy scheme.BLUE CLUES Rich,

bold blue hues willalways look great in asouth-facing room thatsooded with light. In aroom with less light, optfor a pale color on wallsand save intense huesfor accents.Blue, white, andyellow is a classicpalette. Keep it freshby going with a boldblue that tends towardpeacock or turquoise

MAKE DECISIONS.Finally, its time to select swatches forfabrics, wallpaper, and paint. Use the largestpieces you can get of patterned fabrics sothat you have the full repeat to consider.Drape the swatches where they are tobe used, then live with them a few days.Lay ooring samples on the oor. Look atwallpaper samples and paint swatches on avertical plane. Be sure to use a mix of solidcolors and patterns of varying scales to makeyour room visually stimulating.

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and opt for ivory ratherthan white. Then topit off with a touchof citrus yellow. Thisdesign board is perfectfor updating a blue-andbrown pairing.

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SOOTHING HUES The colors of the sun and ocean are channeled into a master

JUST PEACHY Peach hues are classic, attering, and back in style. Gravitate

bedroom and bath design that redenes spa colors. Deploy turquoise and a

toward the hues that are hard to put a name onpeach-pinks or orangey corals.

sunny yellow for the wall and ceiling and traditional dimensional fabrics for

These hybrid colors usually have a greater mix of pigments, giving the color more

window treatments and upholstered pieces.

depth and softness.

Finish the look with a pale buttery paint for casework, sand-hue tile forooring, and Moroccan-inspired tiles to tie the rooms together.

Here, dove gray, chocolate brown, raspberry pink, orangey reds, and even a bitof blue are all interesting complements in a peachy palette.

BEACH BABY Yellow is a versatile color that goes with everything and every style.

PURPLE MAJESTY Dont dismiss orchid as too sweet. Theres a huge range of

Its a cheerful partner for aqua, as it evokes sunshine on water. Add wood accents

violets, and different variations will create different moods. Tone down purples

in a driftwood brown-gray and youve got a palette t for a day at the beach.

girly shades with industrial pieces, streamlined furniture, or black-and-white

This fresh preppy mix signals a happy room. Try the yellow dotted fabric ona chair, the stripe on a bench, and ikat, lattice, or starburst fabrics for poufs orpillows. Paint walls pale aqua and a piece of furniture red.

photography. Pair with red for a chic look or with pale olive for an earthy feel.A luxe violet scheme is ideal for a master suite. Neutral casework tempers boldviolet walls. Gray and raisin fabrics add sophistication; tile and knobs add sparkle.

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MIXING PATTERN & TEXTUREIncorporating pattern into a room maybe daunting at rst, but the rewards faroutweigh the risks. Check out our plan andgive it a try.MAGICAL MIXTURES.Pattern is the easiest way to add personalityto your decor. If you dont know whereto start, try gathering patterned items

from around your homea comfy pillow,your china, or even clothing. Use thesetreasures as a starting point to select fabricsand papers that share common designqualitiesa similar motif, an identical colorpalette, or, better still, both.Patterns dont have to match; they simplyhave to coordinate. You can pair a wildtropical print with a modied Asian motif

if both prints share a color palette. Keep inmind that youll want large-scale prints aswell as small ones, even in a small room.Instead of emphasizing a rooms petiteproportions, big patterns fool the eye intothinking the room is larger than it actually is.When mixing patterns, inject plenty ofneutral foils in woodwork, ooring, andfurniture to create visual balance and clarity.

CHOCOLATE DROP Dot the sofa with

an additional pillow of dark chocolatebrown; this mottled leaf print addsBABY BLUE Solid-color

more texture.

fabric in delicate lightblue silk is a luminouschoice for curtain

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panels.

Cut velvet practicallyvibrates with ageometric pattern,

HUE HINTS A high-

enlivening a buttoned-

contrast stripe in white,

up sofa.

brown, sage, blue, andpink, wrapped just onthe ottoman and a sofapillow, increases theBUNDLE OF BLUES

whole rooms energy.

Blue fabrics, both shotthrough with whiteaccents, mimic the sofafabric, but in a smallerscale that works forPILLOW JEWELRY

pillows.

This beaded tassel addsa playful aspect to thecenter of an accentpillow.

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small-scale blue-and-

HEAVY METAL Fleur-

white pattern balances

de-lis curtain tiebacks

the many linear designs

bring a bronze element

in the rooms fabrics,

to the blue silk panels

bringing curved lines to

when drawn aside.

the pillows.CRYSTAL CLEAR Tone-on-tone

DARK SHADOWS An embroidered

TEXTURED FOOTING Rattan legs

wallpaper incorporates a scroll

chain enlivens a brown cornice

on the upholstered ottoman add a

pattern and faux gems that add

board, which takes the dark hue

touch of texture down low.

sparkle and depth to the walls.

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WorldMags.netWhy thisroomworksReminiscent of earthand sky, brown and bluemake a classic team. Butchoosing two gorgeouscolors is the easy part;how do you add patternto them? Try these timetested rules of thumb.Limit yourself.At least one patternshould include all thecolors in your palette,such as the snazzy stripeon the ottoman. Thosedashes of pink and sageare color cues for accentpieces. The other patternscontain either brown orblue (plus white). Reiningin your color choices willkeep a room cohesive.Large patterns for largespaces.The biggest-scale designsin the room are the rugand the wallpaperinterms of square footage,the walls and oor are thelargest canvases in thespace. As a rule, assignoversize patterns to thoseelements that are largeenough to show them offproperly.

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Soulful browns and breezy blues electrify this living room, thanks to the zingypatterns throughout. A geometric fabric gives shape to the sturdy lines of thesofa, stripes dazzle and play on the ottoman, and the rugs diagonal grid anchorsthe whole patterned palette.


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Mix the scale.Various-size patternsdont overwhelm becausethey are kept within thesame tight color palette.At least ve patternsmingle harmoniously aspillows on the sofa.

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PAINT BASICSTOOLS YOU CAN USE.Be sure to choose a brush meant for the kindof paint youre using. Natural-bristle brushesmeant for oil paints or stains swell whenexposed to water-based paints, and the jobwill suffer. A synthetic brush wont hold stainas well as it does other types of paint.Rollers are the easiest way to apply paintto broad surfaces quickly. With screw-onextenders for the handle, you can reach allbut the highest ceilings without a ladder.Standard covers have either a lambs-wool orsynthetic pile to hold paint. The deeper thepile, the more paint the covers hold and thebetter they coat heavily textured surfaces.FAUX FEATURES.Rooms that lack architectural charactercan benet with a clever use of paint andcolor. Use two contrasting hues in horizontalbands that meet at chair-rail height to mimicwainscoting. Disguise unattractive moldingby painting it the same color, in a semiglossnish, as the wall hue.Use your ceilings potential for dazzlingdesign. If the walls and ceiling share thesame hue, the ceiling appears taller and thespace roomier. A sharp line between thewalls and ceiling, whether with a drasticcolor change or a stretch of crown molding,clearly denes the ceilings height.FORMULA ONE.Choose the right type of paint for the job.Different kinds of surfaces require differenttypes of paint to get the result you want.Latex paints are ideal for walls and woodfurniture. Spray paints come in a remarkablevariety of nishes, including enamel, metallic,stone, mirror, glitter, and chalkboard. Youllnd them ideal for painting accents and smallfurnishings. Indoor and outdoor formulas areavailable. Specialty paints allow you to addcolor or designs to porcelain, fabric, glass,and more. Follow the paint manufacturersguidelines for the best result.

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Paint nishesPaint comes in several degrees of sheen:matte, at, eggshell, satin, semigloss, andhigh-gloss. Choose the nish that suitsyour application.

Flat

Matte nish Rich and almost velvetylooking, matte nish (not pictured here)reects no light. Such a paint looksdramatic, but its difficult to clean, so itsnot for high-traffic rooms or householdswith children.Flat nish Flat paint reects lightvery subtly and can be almost chalky inappearance. Slightly easier to clean thanmatte paint, its good for ceilings, offices,and bedroom walls.

Satin

Satin nish A very popular choice for itsdurability and easy cleaning, satin paint issomewhat shinier than at paint, givingwalls more dimension. Use it on the wallsin rooms that get more wear and tear, suchas hallways, kids spaces, and family rooms.Try it on furniture or accents that dont geta lot of handling, such as a lamp base.Semigloss nish Semigloss paint bouncesquite a bit of light around a room, givingit a dynamic appearance. Easy to cleanand long-wearing, its the sheen of choicefor kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, andfurniture. Its also an excellent choice forpainting wood furniture.

Semigloss

High-gloss nish High-gloss nishes arebest suited to oors, stairway railings, andother applications where a hard, easy-toclean nish is desirable. Be aware, though,that tough, stain-resistant high gloss willemphasize surface imperfections.

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WorldMags.netWhat the pros knowThese tips will help you achieve the best paint results.READING THE STRIP.Look at the bottom color on a paint strip.Its the most saturated and helps determinethe color family and the undertone. Whenyou think youve found the right color on thestrip, go a step or two lighter. Pale colors aremore exible for pairing with other colors.

Choose wisely. What you see on a paint chip is what you getexcept its way smaller, so the color will seem more intense on thewall. And dont panic when you open the can: Paint colors will lookdarker when dry on the walls than they do in the can.Calculate quantity. Calculate the wall area of your room bymultiplying the length of each wall by the height of the ceiling andadding up the products of each. Divide the total wall area by 400square feet per gallon to get the quantity needed for one coat ofpaint in the room. For textured surfaces, divide by 300 square feet.Light colors usually need two coats, while dark colors may needthree or more.Tape it of. Apply no more than 810 inches of painters tape ata time for a straight edge. Smooth the edges with a putty knifeso no stray paint seeps underneath. Wait until paint is dry to thetouch and remove the tape slowly at a 45-degree angle. If thetape begins to tear, run a crafts knife along the seam to loosenthe tape.Break time. When you take a break, wrap brushes and rollersin plastic bags, squeezing the air out, and seal with twist ties orrubber bands. To leave them overnight, place the sealed tools inthe refrigerator.Primer is your friend. Primer seals in stains, blots out old paint,and provides a surface that paint can easily grab. Its especiallyimportant if youre applying a light color over a deep, rich one. Inthat case, primer can be tinted to your wall color to providebetter coverage.Trim or walls? When using a semigloss paint for trim, paint thetrim rst. If you accidentally get wall paint on your newly paintedtrim, the semigloss nish makes it easy to wipe off.Let paint dry. Paint needs to dry for at least 24 hours beforeyou pile your furniture back into the room to prevent smudgingthe walls. Allow drawers and doors ample time to cure so paintedsurfaces dont stick together.Mix it up. When using two or more gallons of a paint color, mixall gallons together in a 5-gallon bucket. Called boxing, this willensure that the color is uniform throughout the application. Boxingis particularly worthwhile if youre using a custom-mixed color.

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PAINT BASICSAdd this fundamental skill to your DIYtalents. Painting is as simple as 1-2-3.CLIMB THE WALLS.Gather your equipment, open thewindows, and change into yourgrubby clothes (we really dontrecommend white pants!).Youve chosen yourcolor; now its themoment of truth.Time to paint iton the walls!

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Buy a quality brushspecically for latexpaint. A polyester/nylonblend brush or100-percent polyesterbrush will keep itsshape, hold paint well,and not shed.

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1. PREP SCHOOL Before getting started on any

2. CUTTING CLASS Before dipping your brush for

painting project, prepare the surface. Fill nail holes

the rst time, cover oors and furniture with drop

with a small dab of patching compound. No need to

cloths or plastic. And be sure to remove outlet and

sand such petite blemishes; simply wipe with a damp

light switch covers. Tape around windows, doors, and

rag. Larger holes and cracks may need to be patched

trim with low-tack painters tape. Then start small.

and gently sanded. Finally, be sure walls are clean.

Cut in around the rooms edges with a quality 2-inch

Remove any grease or residue.

brush; hold it near the base of the handle. Keep a wetedge as you work around the room.

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Dont be overwhelmedby the selection. Variousmaterials and naps

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serve different purposes.A polyester roller with adurable plastic core willwork well with latexpaint, but read labelsclosely.

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3. THE BIG W Painting isnt brain surgery, but

4. EDGE PERFECT An edging tool may allow you to

5. CLEAN RINSE Cleaning up the mess after working

knowing proper techniques will make you more

skip a step when dealing with windows, doors, and

with latex paint is fairly simple. Wash brushes and

efficient and give you better results. Using a quality

other trim. The small wheel on the tool allows you

rollers with soap and water until water runs clear. To

roller, start in a corner, painting as close to the

to glide it along at woodwork without taping it off.

remove excess water and paint, run the curved edge

edges as possible. Paint a large W on the wall,

Take your time, though. Patience is key.

of a painters tool along the roller. When the water

lling in and overlapping areas while the paint is

runs clear again, dry the roller or brush on a roller

still wet. Repeat around the room until complete.

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red

Create spaces that demandattention by introducing glimmers,ashes, or explosions of redthewarm shade that burns the hottest.A potent pick-me-up, red packs aphysical and psychological punch.It stimulates appetites, quickensbreathing, and raises bloodpressure. This powerhouse, usedin the right doses, makes a boldstatement.WorldMags.net

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crimson & chocolate

charismatic composition. In this vibrant living room, luxurious crimson window treatments becomecolor focal points. Traditional lamp shapes get a fresh look in a bright citron hue. Echoing the symmetricalarrangement of draperies and lamps, two subtly patterned ottomans tuck underneath a mirrored console table.OlympicCanDy Corn

OlympicPrairie Dust

basic backdrop. Beige walls and painted white trim create a neutral constant that keeps the focus onthe vivid color combinations of this rooms furnishings. The rich chocolate-brown velvet sofa and ottoman laya neutral foundation for the space. pattern panache. Classic furniture shapes and motifs are freshenedwith patterns and bold colors, both in upholstery and accent-pillow fabrics. solid state. Linen-slipcoveredarmchairs in solid red balance the carefully repeated patterns. The judicious use of neutrals and solid blocks ofcolor amid a mix of patterns keeps the decor restrained and seamless.

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scarlet strategiesUse reds to expand your palette and enrich your homes style,but know when and where to place this potent hue.Assess amounts and applications: Go bold by painting wallsorange-red, but ease reds impact with neutral furnishings. Takea middle road, using rosy red as the dominant color. Or simplyspark interest by painting one accent wall in red or by adding ared chair or burgundy sofa.Comparison shop: Shiny red fabrics look more vibrant thancottons or wools, so bring textiles home to see how they worktogether and with other reds in a room.Make it fun: Add inexpensive red accents, such as teakettles,towels, throws, pillows, and posters, to brighten rooms.Take a timeless approach: Traditional interiors call for deepmahoganies, rubies, or burgundies, accented with pale yellows,porcelain blues, and antique rugs with red and gold highlights.Go country: Build country interiors around barn reds. Theirblackened tones go nearly neutral when combined with softblues, pale rose, harvest gold, and sage green.Reach for retro: Rethink 1960s psychedelic patterns andpalettes to fashion retro-modern designs. Try Op-Art patternedaccent pillows in day-glow reds, pinks, and oranges to wake upa neutral sofa.

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pretty in pink. The lipstick red from the living areas lightens to pink in the master bedroom of this openplan home. Crisp white slipcovers and touches of gold further the connection. The boudoir is freshened withspringtime tones and motifs that add life to the room. white balance. In the bath, snowy textiles andttings spotlight a focal wall covered in pink and white wallpaper. color rules. While red walls endow thekitchen core with its own identity, substantial white walls in the dining area reiterate the kitchen cabinetscolor story. Red makes its splash in cheery cushions and pillows. fabrics & finishes. Light wood nishesand strategically placed red fabrics carry attention to lipstick-red walls, dening the kitchen and neighboringseating areas. accent on red. Though red is used as the primary hue throughout this media room o thekitchen, it takes on a smaller role as piping on a pair of wing-back chairs.


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wine tasting. Although some reds in large doses can make a loud statement, many people nd burgundyred, with its muted purple undercurrent, more tranquil than its brighter cousins in the red family. Dark-redwines oer a warm welcome and make larger rooms feel soothing and cozy. sophisticated stage.Striking wine-colored walls spotlight the chic colors, nishes, and silhouettes of classically elegant furnishings.This room is livable and lively but could easily appear strident if left unbalanced. Cool blues, seen here in theuid pattern of the rug, turn down the volume, as do black casework and white and slate seating.Farrow & Ballincarnadine

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RED AROUND THE HOUSE

1 SOFT LANDINGS. A rose-red fabric creates

a focal-point canopy that turns a charming ironbed into an elegant bedstead that anchors theyellow bedroom. The red hue adds just enoughgravitas to prevent the room from becoming tooprecious, while broad areas of white keep thepink and yellow from feeling too warm. A redchain-pattern rug inserts a modern note amidthe cottage comforts. 2 WITHCOMPLEMENTS. A home office doesnthave to be all work and no play. In this room,vibrant color is the order of the day with acomplementary pairing of magenta and Kellygreen. The traditional styling of the tufted wingback chair gets an update in an unexpecteddeep-pink velvet that begs to be touched. Notto be overlooked, the high-contrast greenand-white patterned pillow creates a swirlof visual dynamics. 3 IN THE PINK. Floralwallpaper and a striped rug in shades of pinklead this dining room in a feminine direction andprovide a delicately colored backdrop for whitefurnishings: Mismatched side chairs surroundinga white tulip table are painted white, awhite-painted ceiling medallion adds majesticdetail above the glamorous chandelier, and awhite trestle table makes a shapely silhouetteagainst the orals. 4 COME ON IN. Offeringan energetic welcome, this deep red doorwaybeckons visitors with warmth. Immediatelyinside, a periwinkle-and-white-striped chestcreates a cool counterpoint. 5 TRANSITIONALTONES. Deeper shades fashion spaces that suit2

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against deep sapphire-blue walls; nish the lookwith a large neutral sofa, soft yellow accents,and deep-hued ethnic patterns. 6 IN LINE.Barn-red cabinetry in this living room givescolorful weight to a corner near French doorsand establishes the rooms scheme. Ared-and-white-striped chair echoes the linesof the cabinetrys beaded board. 7 PINKPERFECTION. Turquoise accessories are a coolcounterpoint to bright pink and orange thattogether enliven a room surfaced in crisp white.Pink features prominently in the space, but theother color choices keep it from becoming toosweet. Burnished-bronze accents bring in atouch of glamour.

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yellow

No matter the intensity, yellowalways packs a cheery punch,sparks interest, and conviviallycomplements most every othercolor. The most visible of all colors,yellow boasts a chameleonlikecharacter, shifting its appearancewith its surroundings. Thesenoteworthy qualities makedecorating with yellow achallenging but exciting prospect.

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butterscotch & aqua

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wall wisdom. Because yellow paint intensies as it dries, pick a yellow shade you love, then buy a paintthats two or three shades lighter. Thanks to the sunrise-sunset undertones of butterscotch, these walls emitwarmth and amplify the coziness of the living room. Simple window treatments bring softness to the walls,Sherwin-WilliamsGypsy Red

but the simplicity focuses all the attention on the walls, unique furniture shapes, and brilliant accents.art smart. Vibrant yellows can work on walls if you practice restraint when choosing furnishings. Here,neutral furniture provides a plain canvas for the addition of vivid accessories to counter the yellow walls. Blocksof solid-color pillows in primary and secondary hues dot the sofa, interspersed with others in geometric andgural patterns. On the oor, a large-scale pattern in white and aqua adds color and interest underfoot. Theentire palette is encapsulated in the diverse grouping of artwork on the wall, which, despite its variety, creates acohesive visual statement above the neutral sofa.

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yellowyearningsStrategically use yellows to addenergy to your home.Chic sophisticate: Be dramatic.Showcase formal furnishingsupholstered in aubergine velvetand gold-striped purple draperiesagainst tawny walls to shape highfashion spaces.swedish style: Combine butteryyellows and rich creams withwedgwood blues to create cottagecomfort interiors. Include alively mix of geometric fabrics togenerate modern vibes.transitional designs: Fabricatelaid-back schemes that easilyaccommodate your eclectic tastes.Paint walls taupe, and move insunshine-yellow, honey-gold, andteal furnishings.Zesty spaces: Blend spicy shades,such as saron yellows, cinnamonoranges, and paprika reds, to createwelcoming entertaining spaces andextra-cozy kitchens.really retro: Pair green-goldyellows with grays and heathertones. Mix techno-yellows withother primaries tempered withneutrals.

golden glow. Deeply toned yellows make civilized statements, appear luxurious, and enrich elegant interiors.These qualities make the gold shades chosen for this living and dining area ideal for the sophisticated designand classic furnishings. Embroidered silk-fabric wallcovering paves the way for luxe touches of gilding onBenjamin MooreFrench Quarter golD

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frames and heightens the impact of the gold Venetian-glass chandelier and an urn-shape English Regencyknife box. masterful mix. Living room walls in handsome whispery vanilla make the room feel expansive,calming, and graceful. Large-scale pattern on the area rug and luscious window treatments in gold-and-graywoven damask counter the minute and multihued chevron pattern on the matching wing-back chairs. Brassnailhead trim and the sheen of the chairs playful upholstery are the perfect foil for the warm patina and gildedhighlights of the Louis XVI-style cabinets. The vibrant and tactile surfaces of the textiles on walls, windows,

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oors, and wing-back chairs are balanced by two large sofas in a solid neutral cream and a pair of chairsupholstered in an organic tone-on-tone pattern.

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COLOR CUES. Yellow is an instant kitchen brightener, and treating it with a faux-antique nish adds a sense ofdepth and age. This buttery shade of yellow was chosen as a pretty background for the homeowners blue-andwhite china collection. Cinnamon-orange patterned linen window treatments complement the blue. The chinacollection also hinted at the slate-blue island countertop. Antique white covers horizontally applied beadedboard on the walls, a color choice that not only reinforces the warmth of the yellows and orange-red, but alsogives emphasis to the hand-hewn reclaimed-oak ceiling beams. DETAILS COUNT. A kitchen in a rustic stylebenets from unpolished, hand-forged metal hardware, especially iron. Here, hammered-metal cabinet and doorhinges and pulls punctuate the kitchens light paint colors. The antiquing glaze on cabinetry collects around trimdetails and furniture-style turnings to increase the new kitchens vintage-farmhouse character.

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surround a cottage-style bedroom in soft pinks,greens, and blues. Yellow takes a darker turn inhoney gold on the pillow, shams, and bed rue.An old beaded-board chest at the end of the bedsports a refreshing coat of aqua paint to tie intothe pastel color scheme. 2 Color Control.A bright color palette in warm saron, orange,and green mingles on walls and oral fabrics. Thebright color on the wall acts as a foil to the riot ofbusy and vivid patterns on the rug, cushions, andpillows. 3 ClaSSiC Charm. High wainscotingin crisp white leaves only a sliver of space for aband of vanilla yellow below the crown molding inthis formal master bedroom. The black bedsteadprovides an anchor for a riot of bualo-checkand toile fabrics in sunower gold that exude awelcoming warmth. 4 go for gold. Cabinetspainted in a distressed green-gold bring countryFrench style to a kitchen lled with the warmthand texture of stained wood. 5 finiShingtouCheS. This dining rooms daodil-yellowdraperies bookend the large windows, diusingand softening natural light. The dark woodnishes on the table and chairs stand out againstthe white trimwork, yellows, and neutral rug.6 Sunny SkieS. Sunshine-yellow beaded-boardwalls create an inviting envelope that takes theformal out of the dining room in this light-lledspace. The distressed sky-blue sideboard furthersthe feeling that this is a room thats meant to beused, not just admired.

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blue

Comfortable as a pair of wellworn jeans, this striking spectrumincludes a wealth of sea-to-skyshades, gemstone colors, and deeptwilight tones. Globally favored,blue universally pleases due to itsreassuringly familiar associationswith sea and sky, its calmingproperties, and its versatility. Frombaby blues that promote tranquilityto navy blues that denote authorityand security, blue has it all.

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sapphire, teal & coral

singing the blues. Deep-blue walls create a secure, cocooning sensation in this pretty bedroom. The colorrepeats on the bed coverlet and appears more subtly on the window treatments. The curtain panels introducea secondary hue, a playful teal, that keeps the blue from becoming too serious and staid. To inject warmth andcontrast, coral hues pop in on accent pieces. Lest all this color be too much, furnishingsthe bed, nightstand,and chairare limited to pure white paint and upholstery. warming trend. A coral-hue lamp base bringsjust the right amount of warm color up to eye level amid the cool shades on walls and window and referencesSherwin-Williamsdaring

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the tint that spreads across the rug below. play with scale. Patterns in a limited palette keep the interestlevel high with a variety of motifs and scale. Sapphire and white cover the surface of the bed in a large-scaleorganic pattern, while teal and white star on the trellis-and-oral curtain panels and the overscale dottedpillow. The entire color scheme is combined on the small-scale oral pillow in bands of deep sapphire, teal,coral, and white.PhotograPhy by: Jay Wilde. Produced by: Katie leporte.

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POwdeR BLue & PeBBLe

light fantastic. Natural light oods in through skylights, large windows, and exterior doors, highlightingthe contrast between the homes abundance of neutral, light woods and its bold palette of blue, yellow, andgreen accents. Woven furniture, white walls, and the wood ceiling and oors accentuate the openness of thelarge space. summer living. Thanks to the summery colorespecially yards and yards of blue linenandtextures of raw salvaged chestnut and woven bers, the space has a light, airy, and barefoot appeal that belies

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its expansive size. The ample and boxy woven-ber frame of the chaise longue provides a visual division thatseparates the room into two sitting areas, each grounded with a nubby cream-colored rug. The reclaimedoors, still sporting old nail holes, add warmth and character to the great-room. A two-tier distressed woodchandelier takes rustic texture up to the ceiling.


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clean lines. White perimeter cabinets and countertops and a dark walnut oor set a clean-lined stage forthe playful green island. The ornate chandeliers above are supporting characters in the kitchens lightheartedmix of styles and colors. custom order. Open shelves leave room to showcase the kitchens customwallpaper and a collection of tea-serving accessories. The wallpaper is a one-of-a-kind version of hand-paintedsilk paper from China. It was created to the homeowners specs on color and the number of birds and owersin each panel. While deep blue has a tendency to recede, the vivid pattern in green, white, and orange keeps thegorgeous surface front and center. color explosion. In the breakfast room, oor-to-ceiling windows pourlight into the space, highlighting the explosion of vivid colors on the table. Like the rug in the kitchen, the carpethere was the jumping o-point that inspired a brighter take on its colors.

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after midnight. Midnight-blue walls, a hue pulled from the brilliant ruby-and-blue rug on the oor, bringinto focus the beautiful cream-colored crown moldings and replace. Pale-blue upholstery on the wing-backhost chairs provides the only other pattern in the room. Simple ivory matte silk drapes, with a lead edgePittsburgh PaintsVictory Blue

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nished in ivory and taupe, frame windows with diamond-shape muntins. fire light. Cream paint unies thereplace surround and overmantel. The enclosed mirror reects light and brightens the dark wall. mercuryrising. Silvered and mercury-glass accessories set o the sideboard vignette, raising the nickel hardware onthe casework to accent status. The mirror is painted in silver metallic with a mahogany rub. sheer delight.A sheer drum shade adds substance to the slim chrome chandelier, giving it weight when seen against the deepblue walls. Crystal drops bring sparkle to the center of the room.

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blue beginningsTrue-blue hues suggest truth, constancy, sincerity, andtranquility. Weave their magic through every room.Caribbean warmth: Combine indigo blues with terra-cotta,pink, and lively greens and yellows to create tropical character.Rened settings: Promote classic comfort with slate-bluewalls, green-velvet upholstery, gold accent fabrics, and redtoned wood pieces.Garden fresh: Brighten bedrooms and baths with cornowerblues, rosy pinks, sunny yellows, and leaf greens.Seaside scheme: Fashion lifes a beach scenes withaquamarine walls, seashore motifs, and awning-stripe fabrics.Well worn: Denim is a great color option for family rooms. Itwears like blue jeans, it exudes casual comfort, and what colordoesnt look good with jeans? Use its versatility to rotate aplethora of palettes with colorful accents.Semi precious: Turquoise brings a hint of green into the bluefamily. For a global, energized palette, try pairing turquoisewith spice tones and plum. For a calm, cool, and collected look,try it with pale woods, white, and silver. To skew blue-greentoward a masculine look, try black or gray accents. A turquoisewall with gray trim is especially chic.

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BLUE AROUND THE HOUSE

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pack a powerful monochromatic punch in thissmall room. Upholstered headboards match thetailored bed skirts. White bedding keeps thebright color on the calmer side. Dabs of celadongreen in the window treatments insert a secondcool color. Charming blue-and-white stools perkup the end of each bed. 2 ECLECTIC TASTES.Comfortable cottage-style furniture in blue ikatfabrics and yellow geometrics is juxtaposed with amodern mirrored chandelier to create an eclecticinterior thats well-designed but unpretentious.The broad-striped blue-and-white rug bringseyes down from the lofty ceiling. Robins-egg bluelozenges decorate the curtain panels. 3 PRIMARYSCHOOL. Deep blue-gray walls in this masterbedroom give the space a cocooning feeling.Bands of bright red on the duvet and shams and ina Greek key pattern on the tufted pouf pair withyellow accents to form a lovely triad of primaryhues. 4 UNIFIED FRONT. Slate blue unites vanity,wainscoting, and windows to visually stretch atiny bathroom and play up the gray tones of themarble countertop. The rich color also captureslight to showcase the beautifully combined beadedboard, cabinetry, shutters, and crown molding.Custom patterned black-and-white shades onsconces match the Roman shade on the window.5 COORDINATED EFFORT. Graphic bands of bluepaint on these master bedroom walls modernizea classic color scheme of French blue and white.A beautiful toile fabric covers the bed andwindows, but reversing the use of colors keeps2

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old gate hinges on the side curtain panels addmetallic patina and character. 6 SOMETHINGBLUE. A countertop-to-ceiling backsplash ofbrilliant turquoise glass mosaic tiles sets offvibrant accents in this cheerful kitchen. A vintagelab table in the same hue acts as an island andbar-height breakfast table. Cabinets in dependablewhite balance the bold colors of the tile and thezesty accents. 7 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. Amodern oral pattern wallpaper denes the roomand sets the color palette in this dreamy bedroom.Even though the foundation of the room is neutral,peacock blue and spring green give the room zip.Layered on top of solid-color shams and a duvet,patterned toss pillows change the whole look ofthe bed.

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greenLeang out in an array of verdantshades, this versatile hue naturallyenhances most every scheme andestablishes moods from soothingto lively. Greens can be active orpassive, generating high drama,devising playful places, andcreating neutral backdrops. Ifyou need inspiration for a greenpalette, take a look outside and letnature be your guide.

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EmErald & turquoisE

Jewel bright. With an emerald-green wall color this rich, it makes sense to give it room to shine byincorporating neutral upholstered furniture. A turquoise coee table and lampshade add solid analogous color(see pages 8-9), while a busy-patterned and brightly colored rug, incorporating swaths of both the green andblue, brings warm hues of orange, yellow, and pink into the room. tactile tactics. Punchy pillowpatterns, a woven throw, an embossed vase, framed grasscloth mattes, and tone-on-tone trim inject textureand dimension into the palette.PhotograPhy by: Jay Wilde. Produced by: Katie leporte.Find resources for this story at BHG.com/ColorResources.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Lee Industries, Rie Paper Co., Shades of Light.

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apple & biscuit

breezy beginnings. Refreshing trumps rustic in a master bedroom that stays true to nature with applegreen color and touchable textures. The fresh-as-a-breeze design starts with the crisp green of the horizontalplank walls. The upholstered furnishings are a mix of greens, some lighter and some darker than the walls, allmingling with ease. Damask linen curtains continue the green scheme but with a heavy tint of yellow-gold sothey nearly glow. unexpected pleasure. A pair of wing chairs covered in a pale-celery chenille fabric,gauzy kiwi-green-check sheer bed hangings, and framed botanicals introduce varying shades of green to keepthe palette together. Every room should include a surprise, and in this room its the ottoman. Its covered in cutvelvet with large graphic dots that spin across the piece in various greens and neutrals.

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SEA GLASS & BRICK

OPPOSITES ATTRACT. Pairing a rough-and-tumble brick chimney and wall in a newly renovated kitchen withdelicate shades of sea-glass green sounds like an unlikely duo, but this kitchen proves that they work togethervery well indeed. White deck paint on original pine ooring instantly brightens and expands the room.SEA SPLASH. Streamlined Shaker-inspired cabinets and beaded-board backsplashes are nished in sparklingsea-glass-green paint that sets off large black painted knobs and a wrought-iron-style faucet. The touches ofblack as well as the sleek stainless-steel sink and appliances keep the green wall of cabinets from becomingtoo near a pastel confection. Leather-clad chairs in honeydew-melon-green gather around the dining table andstraddle the line between modern and vintage.

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FERN & HYACINTH

TURNING A NEW LEAF. Inspired by ferns and other natural elements, a leafy-green palette with creams andwarm wood accents gives this bedroom a breath of fresh air. Painting the walls two shades of green, separatedat chair-rail height, creates interest in a room that lacks architectural personality. Whitewashing the trim alsoGliddenSPRING CACTUS

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boosts the light and bright look. FABRIC FINESSE. The dark wood headboard is balanced with mixed-andmatched layers of comfy bedding. Combining crisp white sheets with a hyacinth purple quilt and a botanicalinspired top layer lends the bed a casual and cozy feel. Wake up store-bought white curtain panels by adding aband of colorful patterned fabric. Here, the trim lines up with the shift in wall colors.

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the wall color in spring green. The pretty paperechoes the oral medallions on the pillow, thecoee-table knobs, and the pendant light in thedining room. 2 glass act. Traditional elegancemeets modern style in this beautiful bath. Whitepaint and multiple mirrors bounce light aroundthe room. The only color in the space comesfrom the green tint resulting from iron contentin the satin-etched glass that encloses theshower and toilet compartment. 3 fresh face.Green cabinetry, a colorful tile backsplash, andnatural light from sink-wall windows balance thedarkness of mahogany cabinets and Braziliancherry ooring in this fresh and fun kitchen.4 sweet repose. Oversize paisley fabric is thestar of this almost-white room. The celery-greenand soft-white palette holds sway throughout thespace, creating a light, airy retreat thats classic,fun, and unfussy. A two-color scheme is crisp andeasy to freshen by adding a third color to themix. 5 personal palette. Favorite accentssuggested the scheme for this kitchen and diningarea: a red-framed poster with apple-green andblue accents, and a collection of aqua-tinged jars.6 room to experiment. Because theyre onlyinhabited periodically, guest rooms are a greatplace to try out fun color combos. Lime-greenwalls create a lively backdrop here, subduedby soft green bedding and natural wicker. Thepainted turquoise bed kicks things back up anotch and keeps the scheme interesting.

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orangeWhether its apricot, amber, peach,terra-cotta, or tangerine, orangessupply house-warming optionsthat support styles ranging fromold-world to psychedelic. Thewarm hue downsizes too-largerooms, stimulates appetites andconversations, and draws folks intoa space. Unexpectedly elegant andsophisticated in formal spaces, itsalso at home playing with the kidsin the media or crafts room.

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playful spirit. As a sleeping porch, this charming room already has a cottage-casual style, but the play ofsaturated color on white makes the space positively sparkle with cheerful and whimsical character. Horizontalpaneled walls are painted in crisp white, with window frames, including an eye-catching trio above the bed,painted in marine blue. This appealing shell is the host to a delightful dancing interplay of color. pillowpattern. Punchy pillows enliven the pumpkin coverlet and white linens on the bed. The geometric patternedpillow matches the bedding scheme, while the larger oral pillow adds a variety of hues, including the roomsBehrharvest pumpkin

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signature blue. bloom time. Fresh elements have their place in this color scheme, too. Orange tea roses ll ablue ceramic vase on the small console table by the windows and, in reverse, a large pierced orange vase lledwith mophead blue hydrangea blooms brings color to the bedside table. light the way. A charming tablelamp in reective blue sports a shade banded in the same hue, which matches the painted window framesperfectly. jazz it up. Curtain panels frame the windows in orange, blue, olive, and black, bringing livelypattern to the wall across from the bed. Solid pillows in darker blue accent the pair of wing-back chairs.

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APRICOT, OLIVE & SUNSHINE

MOOD SWING. Apricot walls and perky fabrics take this family room to a happy place. A bound rug over awood oor grounds the scheme, while colorful accent rugs under the coffee table add punch. Four small tablesin glossy orange bring saturated hues to the center of the room, but their open frames keep them light on theirfeet. HOT SEATS. A mix of patternsgeometrics, chevrons, stripes, and oralscreate visual excitementaround the room. They enliven a neutral sofa, jazz up the oatmeal-hue rug, and add punctuation to a stripedchaise longue and a pair of stylized oral-print slipper chairs. The combination of bright citrus hues is mellowedby the use of neutrals and by the grown-up gold nishes on the matching tagres, the sophisticated nailheadtrim on the sofa, and the black-iron wall sconces.

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PeRsimmOn, ebOny & azuReorange optionsUse varying orange hues to warmup rooms and spark interest.Classic applications: Liketraditional? Opt for understatedshades such as copper, brick, orburnt orange. Grapey purples,turquoise, and sage makeunexpectedly elegant partners forthese orangey jewel tones.Global inuences: Got a yenfor the exotic? Start with spicycinnamon or cayenne and blend inpinks, reds, turquoise, and gold tocreate well-traveled tableaus.Modern medleys: Crave cuttingedge? Combine zesty oranges withequally vivid tones of periwinkleblue, lime green, and yellow tocreate spaces that pulsate withfashion-forward vibes.tranquil transition: Longingfor peace and quiet? Paint wallsin honey-orange hues, and layerin caramel-shade furnishingsand saturated coral and mutedaquamarine accents.toned down: Want orangewithout the heat? Include a splashof turquoise. Its like adding waterto re. Or pair with chocolate for asophisticated look.

subway token. A knockout wall of gleaming persimmon subway tile makes an arresting visual in thiskitchen. With such a strong design statement, little else is needed. A dark bronze-tinted range hood breaksthe main square of tile as a graphic punctuation mark. Two clear-glass chandeliers dangle with a barely-thereiridescent glimmer. Glass decanters hold cooking oils in style near the cooktop, while bright-blue glass vasesadd dashes of complementary color on the shining white marble countertop. artful arabesques. A

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gleaming stained-wood table matches the dark wood of the kitchen cabinetry. To interrupt the expanse ofdark wood, a set of dining chairs is covered in a dynamic pattern of uid espresso and bright blue arabesques.Balancing the vibrant tile in the kitchen, a rich orange rug with a Moroccan-style pattern in white adds subtlepattern and vivid color underfoot to ground the dining area.Photogra

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