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color 101
first things first

To make sense of a journey, its

critical to have a good map. Your
map to decorating with color is
this guide to the basic elements,
terminology, and techniques of
working with color, pattern, and
paint. When youve followed the
route to all thats important about
color, youll be ready to hit the
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get behind the wheel

Primary
The greatest invention in history (for
decorating purposes, anyway) is the wheel
the color wheel. Heres how to use this
artistic wonder.
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online resourCes
BHG.com/ColorFinder. Play with palettes
and change them with a click of the mouse.
colormatters.com. This site discusses the
symbolism of color, how to design with it,
and how our eyes see color.
colorsontheweb.com. This site oers
inspiration and tools for designing your
own color scheme. The Color Wizard
automatically provides accent hues to go
with your chosen color.
design-seeds.com. Get a color palette drawn
from a favorite photo.

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Color in harmony
As you create a color scheme for your
room, keep in mind that everything is about
balance. Color harmony in any palette is
achieved through dominance (how much
any color is used within a space), recurrence
(how often it is used), and placement (where
it's used).

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Color originates in light

Isaac Newton (16421727) discovered that
white light refracted through a crystal prism
separates into the colors of the rainbow.
When Newton took his color spectrum
and imagined it as a circle, he created the
very useful color wheel. By this simple act,
Newton made color relationships easier to
see. A color wheel is made of 12 hues: three
primary colors, three secondaries, and six
tertiaries. Color relationships based on these
groups form the basis of color theory (see
the images, opposite).

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Secondary

Primary colors
Pure colorsred, yellow, and bluethat
combine to create all the other colors.
secondary colors
Colors that result from a combination of
equal parts of two primary colorsgreen,
orange, and purple.
tertiary colors
Colors resulting from an equal mix of one
primary and one secondary color; examples
are blue-green and red-purple.
neutrals
Colors that are neither warm nor cool.
Examples include white, black, and gray.
tint
A color made lighter by adding white to it.
Pink is a tint of red, for example.

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shade
A color made darker by adding black to
it. Navy blue is a shade of blue. Shade also
refers to slight variations in a color.
saturation
The degree of a colors purity in relation
to gray. Saturated colors are clear and
contain no gray. Think re-engine red and
lemon yellow.
Value
The brightness of a color. The higher the
value, the more light a color emits.
opacity
The amount of light that passes through a
color. If light passes through completely,
the color is transparent or clear. If light
is muted or partially blocked, the color is
translucent. If light is blocked completely,
the color is considered opaque.

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ANALOGOUS
These colors sit next to each other on the
color wheel; they offer enough variety to
spice up a room but still manage to play
nicely together. Here, a mlange of red
tints and shades clusters with oranges
and yellows.

COMPLEMENTARY
Colors residing on opposite sides of the
color wheel absolutely attractattention.
Note how the blue walls and pillows
positively burst to life against the orange
owers on curtain panels, sofa pillows, and
the 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 COMPLEMENTARY
In this scheme, a color and the colors
analogous to its complement are combined
for a high degree of contrast thats not quite
as intense as a true complementary scheme.

TRIAD
Triad colors are three hues equidistant on the
color wheel, such as the green, purple, and
orange in this family room. Such a combo yields
a colorful and vibrant yet balanced scheme.

TERTIARY
Tamer than a triad palette, these colors result
from the mix of a primary and a secondary
color. Tertiary hues bring clear, saturated color
to 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.

MONOCHROMATIC
Such a scheme starts with a single color
in the case of this living room, a dramatic
purple. To enliven a monochromatic scheme,
incorporate tints and shades of your chosen
color in solids and patterns. Toss in some
texture for additional depth and interest.

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finding inspiRatiOn
Personal 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 use
other colors for furnishings, and another for
accents. Dont worry about matching the
inspiration colors exactly. This is a jumpingo point, so feel free to play around. Use each
hue from your chosen palette at least twice.
Repeat your wall color in the form of pillows
or other accessories to unify your theme.

follow your Passion. Let

the choices youve already

madeyour wardrobe, china
pattern, works of artguide
color choices for your room
as well. This mix of colors and
patterns came out of the closet
to inform a blooming bedroom
palette. The striped curtain
panels pull hues from favorite
garments, while the blossoms
on the duvet cover sparkle with
jewelry hues. If a dress or skirt

looking around.
When youre out and about, look for pleasing
color combinations you can adapt for your
decor. Color palettes show up in unlikely
places, so keep an open mind. The farmers
market or grocery produce aisle, for example,
provides a veritable smorgasbord of color in
varying hues and shades. Or you can bring
home the relaxing atmosphere of a vacation
or favorite view with a color scheme inspired
by your travels.

inspires a wall shade, your paint

store can use that piece to
create an exact color match.

history lessons.
If youre drawn to the styles and furnishings
of a dierent era, let retro color combos
guide your choice of palette. Think of the
languid silky hues and boxy patterns of the
Art Deco era. Or the bright, pure colors of the
post-World War II period. The midcenturymodern look of streamlined shapes and bold
blocks of earthy color is back in fashion, so
let that palette guide your inclinations.
When working with vintage elements,
consider a neutral backdropit gives you
license to mix with abandon an array of
colors and patterns that are held together by
your theme.

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In the mood.
If youre in a color
quandary, dont wait for
ideas. Its time to go out
and get them.

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Designer tool. Make

a mood board. This is
where you see what
youre drawn to and
how everything ts,
right.
Hunt and gather. Grab,
photograph, or tear out
anything that catches
your eye. Its all grist for
your creative mill.
Evolving eye. Tack
up your treasures on
a board. Youll notice
your color and style
tendencies start to
emerge.
Play around. Pin up
crazy combosyou
might be surprised
by how many of them
really work.

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COTTAGE CHARM
ROMANCE A ROOM.
The pastel palette characteristic of cottage
style conveys softness, nostalgia, and
femininity. As sweet as Grandmothers
handkerchiefs or as evocative as the beach
surrounded by softly colored seashells and
the light blue elements of sea and sky, this
charming scheme is especially appropriate in
private rooms of the home. In this bedroom,
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watercolor hues, wistful pinks, and lacy

whites blend in a palette as welcome as
a loving embrace. The bed takes center
stage with dreamy hangings and linens in
white with a irty skirting of pinks. Vintage
furniture in a mix of styles is unied with
paint in pastel greens. Neutral walls and
ooring set off the romantic decor.

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COTTON CANDY PINK

Glidden
CABANA CORAL

Glidden
CASCADE

Glidden
BLUE BROOK

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TRIED & TRUE TRADITIONAL

PAST PERFECT.
If youre a traditionalist, you love the looks
of historic homes and formal rooms in simple
palettes of analogous hues. Youre also drawn
to warm and clubby environments with deep
leather seating, classically patterned wingback chairs, Oriental rugs, and muted walls.
The best versions of a traditional room are
those that appear to have been furnished
over time, with heirloom-quality accents in
classic colors. Finishes and textures support
the look of handed-down heritage.
REPEAT HISTORY.
If you want to achieve a traditional
style, look to the past for historical color
combinations that pair well with antiques
and classic design. Limit a traditional color
palette to a few neutrals and two colors to
maintain a formal air and keep nishes and
textures in the realm of understated luxury.
TIMELESS STYLE.
Traditional style relies on a rened
composition and classic styling. Have fun
with this graceful look in a dining room by
layering in a saturated color or two. With
a foundation of timeless blue and white, a
warm duo of russet and gold brings this
space to life. The dominant colors varying
tone on accents, furnishings, and walls
creates a quiet palette that produces a
peaceful easy feeling. Patternslimited to
the lush rug and the wallpapers graphic
twist on damaskadd depth and interest.
Dark-wood chair frames and tables and the
dark oor, along with the traditional styling
of the vivid rug, keep the space on the right
side of formal.

Farrow & Ball

YELLOW GROUND

Farrow & Ball

EATING ROOM RED

Farrow & Ball

NEW WHITE

Farrow & Ball

LULWORTH BLUE

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boho rhapsody
uniquely yours.
The Bohemian style is all about a freespirited look and a carefree attitude toward
color. There are no so-called rules to
decorating in the Boho style, which makes
it a creative and personal way to combine
an exuberant love of color with an anity
for other, more classic designs. If you love
cottage, for example, follow the tenets of
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that style, but layer in bright, saturated

pastel hues. If you love midcentury modern,
opt for vivid primary colors. If you lean
toward jewel tones, as we did here, bring
in globally inuenced textiles such as
vibrant sari silks from India or wax-resist
dyed fabrics from Africa to introduce deep
amethyst, lapis, sapphire, ruby, emerald,
cinnabar, topaz, and ruby.

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Pratt & Lambert

Bellflower

Pratt & Lambert

Siam Blue

Pratt & Lambert

Sea Hawk

Pratt & Lambert

PoPPy Petal

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Refined RustiC
color with style.
Natural and relaxed, the rustic look ts many
styles: Tuscan, Southwestern, country, Arts
and Crafts, and more. Each shares an anity
for earthy hues. Think of the sun-baked
hues of desert adobe, the woodsy tones of a
mountain cabin, or the stucco villas of central
Italy. A variation in intensities can alter the
mood of your interiorbrighter hues suggest
a cheerful exuberance, while warm shades of
ochre, terra-cotta, and clay lend romance.
Natural iNflueNce.
A rustic look is a more subdued cousin of
the Bohemian spirit in the way it embraces
a no-rules approach to decorating with color
and encourages the inclusion of global or
regional inuences in pattern and textiles.
The focus here is warmth, texture, and
personal touches. Everywhere you looka
spice rack of mustard, sage, and cinnamon,
a walk through a fern-lled forest, a journey
down a dirt roadyou nd ideas for your
decor. Its a colorway as well as a way of
approaching life.
warm aNd welcomiNg.
In this delightful dining room, earthy hues
and textures abound. Raw and rened woods
mix, with birch-branch chairs and a twig
chandelier mated to a well-worn farm table.
The dark-stained table matches the leathercovered chair seats. Warm maple ooring
brings a rosy hue underfoot and plays o the
pale peachy tones of the wall color. A black
glass-front cabinet anchors the end of the
room and showcases an impressive collection
of gorgeous green majolica. Textiles are
limited to the matching host chairs and
curtain panels in a color combination that
encompasses all the hues in the room.

Olympic
Yukon Gold

Olympic
alPine ValleY

Olympic
Basil Pesto

Olympic
Peach Flow

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RetRO RevivaL
vintage vibes.
Celebrate the return of retro hipness with the
hues of the era. After the austerity of World
War ll, there was an explosion of color in
interior design. Along with bright pure color,
muted shades of turquoise, avocado, gold,
grays, and browns were found in designs that
ranged from stark geometrics to space-age
whimsy to lush tropical ora. Texture and
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shape played an important role, too, seen in

such materials as the nubby fabrics of bark
cloth and the smooth and simple silhouettes
of Danish modern.
In this cheery reading nook, period accents
spread vibrant color around the room, while
a broad strip of pure orange paint creates a
focal point in the corner. Simple shapes and
neutral hues characterize the furniture.

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Dutch Boy
Frivolous Berry

Dutch Boy
lone star Quilt

Dutch Boy
Flickering Flame

Dutch Boy
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FROM THE PROS

When you
think youve
found the
right color
on the strip,
go a step or
two lighter.
Pale colors are
more flexible
for pairing
with other
colors.

Better Homes & Gardens editors and favorite

designers share their tricks for nding color
success and avoiding pigment pitfalls.

Choosing paint colors in an empty room

is like closing your eyes and throwing a
dart at a paint deck. Consider the style of your
home, your furnishings, art, fabricsand the
colors that make you look good and feel good.
Shannon Kaye, shannonkaye.com

Three words for people who tend to

rush into paint colors: samples, samples,
samples! Even the most skilled designers often
need several tries to nd the perfect shade.
Give yourself permission to use lots of samples
and make a mess of your walls until you nd
the perfect color.
Kelly Keiser, kellykeiserdesign.com

People have gotten the word that

bedrooms should be calm and relaxing,
but that doesnt mean going overboard with
beige. A bright throw across the bed will liven
up a bland bedroom instantly. Sheets and
pillows also can add color without sacricing
the calm.
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Think about the big picture to give a

home ow. Weave the same colors
throughout main spaces, but make the
dominant color in one room an accent in
another. Youll be surprised at how different
the rooms will look, yet how easily they ow.
When you have a store custom-match
a paint, make sure to get the formula
(usually on a label stuck to the can). No two
custom matches will be the same without it.
Better yet, ask for an extra printout in case
the original gets covered with drips.

Failing to think of wood as a color can ruin

an otherwise thought-out scheme. Oaks
and rusty oranges can look too similar, and
mahogany can make a dark room even darker.

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If youre one of those people who gets

obsessed with a color and drives yourself
crazy looking for that color for everything,
let me provide you with some relief: If you
truly want a color to take center stage,
surround it with other colors. Gray walls and
cream furniture will show off the yumminess
of a yellow chair more than a room full of
matching yellow things.
Shannon Kaye, shannonkaye.com

Professionally decorated rooms always

have multiple tones of the color scheme
in the room. In a green and brown room, for
example, that means a paler green and a
stronger green with beiges, taupes, tobaccos,
and darker browns.
Elaine Griffin, elainegrifn.com

People are afraid theyll get tired of

a color if they use it on a big piece
of furniture, like a sofa. But if youve liked
chartreuse since you were a kid, its a part
of who you are. To be totally safe, choose a
lighter version of your favorite colora light
yellow-green can stand in for chartreuse, for
example.
Jessica Brende, brendehome.com

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Every designer will tell you to test paint colors

in your space. Weve just made it easier! Go to
BHG.com/ColorFinder to try out different paint
combos on dozens of beautiful rooms (including
your own when you upload a photo), above.

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If you cant head outdoors to see a

chip in natural light (the best way to
see the true color), nd a bright white halogen
lamp. Though it can cool some colors, it
distorts hues less than other lights do.
Trying to appease everyone in the house
can be trickysay if one person likes
autumn colors and the other a spring palette.
Pick one color, such as purple, and play around
with the hues. Have a dark plum wall, a neutral
sofa, and lavender pillows to represent both.
Jessica Brende, brendehome.com

Dont let curtains be an afterthought

use them for effect. If you want
your furniture to stand out or the view out
the window to be the focus, blend curtains
with walls. If the view isnt so great, use
contrasting color or a pattern so the curtains
become the focus.

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Lightening paint isnt as simple as

adding white. If you want a color
lighter than the paint card, ask the paint store
to mix it at half formula or one-fourth formula.

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Never use the pillows that come

with your sofa. Swap them out for
something that brings a little life to the party.
Bonus: You can use the inserts with new
pillow covers.
Elaine Griffin, elainegrifn.com

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Beware the boring neutral room! A rule

of thumb: Neutral walls make room for
rich furniture and vibrant art, while colorful
walls rest well behind neutral furnishings and
accents of similar or complementary colors.

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color & light

Color is a product of light, so how you
illuminate a room has a dramatic eect on
its palette.
here comes the sun.
Light is a tricky ally when it comes to color
in your home. When choosing colors, daylight
is the ideal source. Its considered a perfect
light because it has nearly uniform intensity
over the entire visible spectrum of colors.
Natural sunlight provides a neutral balance
between the warm (yellow) and cool (blue)
regions of the light spectrum. But daylight
isnt consistent. Natural light changes from
sunrise to sunset as the suns rays travel
through varying amounts of atmosphere.
And it changes with the weather and time of
year. When considering a color scheme for
a particular room, spend some time in the
space throughout the day, taking note of how
the shifting light aects it (see opposite).
Consider your climate, too. Northern light is
cooler, while light in southern climes is the
most intense. The bright colors associated
with tropical climates are more than a
matter of cultural preference. The bright,
intense light of tropical and equatorial
regions washes out pale colorsonly
saturated hues can hold their own in the
strong light.
light effects.
Not all articial light is created equal,
either. Dierent types of bulbs cast slightly
dierent light color, which in turn varies the
tint of colors in your room. When selecting
colors for a room that is used primarily
before sunrise or after sunset, choose them
only under the lighting used in the room.
In addition, directional lighting (track, wall
wash, uplights, accent) will also cast a
dierent light and create dierent shadow
patterns than an overhead or table lamp.
value added.
As you choose colors, dont forget to
consider their values. A mix of values within
your color scheme helps keep a palette with
multiple hues from becoming chaotic. Choose
one dark color, one light color, and one bright

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color. Select them against each other, never

against a white wall. And remember that any
color with white in it will pick up the colors
that 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-changing
eect, test paint colors on your wall by
painting a piece of foam board or masonite
and taping the swatches up on your wall (see
page 22 for examples).
Leave it up for a few days before you
paint so you can see how the dierent
swatches work at dierent times of the
day and in dierent light conditions. Drape
large swatches of your chosen fabrics over
furnishings to get their measure in diering
light situations, too.
Consider the times of the day when youll be
home. If a color looks gorgeous at 10 a.m., will
you be there to appreciate it? If youre only
home in the early morning and evening, pick a
color that looks best at those times of the day
because thats when youll be enjoying it.
Know your options.
Incandescent lamps These bulbs, the
standard for indoor lighting since the days
of Thomas Edison, radiate warm yellow
light. New energy regulations, however,
are phasing out traditional incandescents,
which consume enormous amounts of energy
compared with other types of bulbs.
Compact uorescent Blessed with long
life and energy eciency, these twist-shape
bulbs cast a soft white light thats whiter and
brighter than incandescents.
Halogen Considered by many to best
mimic pure daylight, halogen lamps are
incandescents with greater eciency and
longer life, thanks to their use of halogen gas
inside the glass bulb.
LED Light-emitting diodes have long been
used in cars and ashlights and are now
illuminating homes. LEDs are dimmable, but
unlike incandescents, they are highly ecient,
and they stay cool while providing bright,
crisp light.

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See how natural and articial lighting can
aect color.
1 early morning In the rst hours of
daylight, mild rays from the sunrise just
barely awaken the robins-egg blue walls in
this east-facing room. Because the sun is
still near the horizon, its golden light casts
long shadows into the room.
2 midday Sunlight grows stronger as the
sun rises in the sky and enters the room
at a sharper angle, so there are almost no
shadows, but a harsh patch of light has
settled on one chair. The bright light also
illuminates the entire roomnotice that
the walls are a clearer blue.
3 afternoon With a lot of daytime still
left, light lters through the window, but
its not direct as the sun moves to the west
later in the afternoon. Hence, the space
appears darker and grayer than it did
earlier in the day.
4 evening Once dusk settles outside, we
turn to electric lights to brighten a room
and the eect is quite dierent from
daylight. Most lightbulbs emit yellowish
light further warmed by lampshades, so the
rooms blue walls take on a greenish tint.

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sampling a wall color

test drive.
Make the wall paint color your last decision
when decorating a room. Its the least
expensive element to change, but it has a
huge impact on the look of a nished space.
Purchase a test pot of the paint color or

colors you like. Buy large pieces of poster

board, and paint one in each hue you want to
test. Hang one on the wall near furnishings
and watch the color as the light changes.
Move it to dierent walls around the room
for a day or two and observe how the color

reacts to light at dierent times of day.

Repeat the process for every board youve
painted. When you nd the color you love,
youre ready to go.
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Too light!

Too yellow!

Too dark!

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Have a dull,
dreary,
or dark space?
Paint it the color
of new foliage in
sunshine, and the
room will instantly
feel more friendly
and inviting.

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BUILDING A COLOR SCHEME

CHOOSE YOUR MOOD.
Decorating a room with color can seem
overwhelming with all the choices available.
But the entire process can be broken down
into a few basic steps. First, decide what
mood you want the room to project. This will
help you select the values and intensities of
the colors for the space. Think about how you
use 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 the
space or in storage, and consider what may
be modied to t your plan.

REAP THE BOUNTY

Whites and creams are

key to moving harvest
colors out of the 70s. To
keep harvest hues from
screaming fall, add a
pop of apple green or
neutral gray. If you use
an orange-yellow and
paprika together, add
purple for excitement.
In this warm and
luscious design board,
one harvest hue

CREATE A BALANCE.
Now you are ready to make decisions about
which color will dominate on the walls, oor,
and ceiling, which will be the secondary
color or colors for upholstered pieces and
window treatments, and which color or
colors will be used for accent. In a room or
in a home, color balance is seldom achieved
when two colors are used equally. If youre
uncertain how much each dose of color
should be, use a 70-20-10 formula as a goofproof guide. According to the formula, the
main color in your selected palette should
cover approximately 70 percent of the room
(usually the painted or papered walls, or in
the case of a kitchen, the majority of the
cabinetry). A second color should cover 20
percent of the room (window treatments,
upholstery, rugs, and in kitchens, often the
walls), while the remaining 10 percent should
be taken up by accents such as artwork,
pillows, lampshades, candles (or accent tiles
in the kitchen), and other small pieces.

pumpkinis tempered
with lots of creamy
white and accented with
earthy brown, subtle
aubergine, and touches
of magenta. Grass cloth
brings texture to the
ripe and comfy scheme.
BLUE CLUES Rich,

bold blue hues will

always look great in a
south-facing room thats
ooded with light. In a
room with less light, opt
for a pale color on walls
and save intense hues
for accents.
Blue, white, and
yellow is a classic
palette. Keep it fresh
by going with a bold
blue that tends toward
peacock or turquoise

MAKE DECISIONS.
Finally, its time to select swatches for
fabrics, wallpaper, and paint. Use the largest
pieces you can get of patterned fabrics so
that you have the full repeat to consider.
Drape the swatches where they are to
be used, then live with them a few days.
Lay ooring samples on the oor. Look at
wallpaper samples and paint swatches on a
vertical plane. Be sure to use a mix of solid
colors and patterns of varying scales to make
your room visually stimulating.

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and opt for ivory rather

than white. Then top
it off with a touch
of citrus yellow. This
design board is perfect
for 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 for
ooring, and Moroccan-inspired tiles to tie the rooms together.

Here, dove gray, chocolate brown, raspberry pink, orangey reds, and even a bit
of 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 on
a chair, the stripe on a bench, and ikat, lattice, or starburst fabrics for poufs or
pillows. 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 bold
violet walls. Gray and raisin fabrics add sophistication; tile and knobs add sparkle.

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MIXING PATTERN & TEXTURE

Incorporating pattern into a room may
be daunting at rst, but the rewards far
outweigh the risks. Check out our plan and
give it a try.
MAGICAL MIXTURES.
Pattern is the easiest way to add personality
to your decor. If you dont know where
to start, try gathering patterned items

from around your homea comfy pillow,

your china, or even clothing. Use these
treasures as a starting point to select fabrics
and papers that share common design
qualitiesa similar motif, an identical color
palette, or, better still, both.
Patterns dont have to match; they simply
have to coordinate. You can pair a wild
tropical print with a modied Asian motif

if both prints share a color palette. Keep in

mind that youll want large-scale prints as
well as small ones, even in a small room.
Instead of emphasizing a rooms petite
proportions, big patterns fool the eye into
thinking the room is larger than it actually is.
When mixing patterns, inject plenty of
neutral foils in woodwork, ooring, and
furniture to create visual balance and clarity.

CHOCOLATE DROP Dot the sofa with

an additional pillow of dark chocolate

brown; this mottled leaf print adds
BABY BLUE Solid-color

more texture.

fabric in delicate lightblue silk is a luminous

choice for curtain

A BIT OF BRAVADO

panels.

Cut velvet practically

vibrates with a
geometric pattern,

HUE HINTS A high-

enlivening a buttoned-

contrast stripe in white,

up sofa.

brown, sage, blue, and

pink, wrapped just on
the ottoman and a sofa
pillow, increases the
BUNDLE OF BLUES

whole rooms energy.

Blue fabrics, both shot

through with white
accents, mimic the sofa
fabric, but in a smaller
scale that works for
PILLOW JEWELRY

pillows.

This beaded tassel adds

a playful aspect to the
center of an accent
pillow.

THROW A CURVE A

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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Why this
room
works
Reminiscent of earth
and sky, brown and blue
make a classic team. But
choosing two gorgeous
colors is the easy part;
how do you add pattern
to them? Try these timetested rules of thumb.
Limit yourself.
At least one pattern
should include all the
colors in your palette,
such as the snazzy stripe
on the ottoman. Those
dashes of pink and sage
are color cues for accent
pieces. The other patterns
contain either brown or
blue (plus white). Reining
in your color choices will
keep a room cohesive.
Large patterns for large
spaces.
The biggest-scale designs
in the room are the rug
and the wallpaperin
terms of square footage,
the walls and oor are the
largest canvases in the
space. As a rule, assign
oversize patterns to those
elements that are large
enough to show them off
properly.

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Soulful browns and breezy blues electrify this living room, thanks to the zingy
patterns throughout. A geometric fabric gives shape to the sturdy lines of the
sofa, stripes dazzle and play on the ottoman, and the rugs diagonal grid anchors
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Mix the scale.

Various-size patterns
dont overwhelm because
they are kept within the
same tight color palette.
At least ve patterns
mingle harmoniously as
pillows on the sofa.

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PAINT BASICS
TOOLS YOU CAN USE.
Be sure to choose a brush meant for the kind
of paint youre using. Natural-bristle brushes
meant for oil paints or stains swell when
exposed to water-based paints, and the job
will suffer. A synthetic brush wont hold stain
as well as it does other types of paint.
Rollers are the easiest way to apply paint
to broad surfaces quickly. With screw-on
extenders for the handle, you can reach all
but the highest ceilings without a ladder.
Standard covers have either a lambs-wool or
synthetic pile to hold paint. The deeper the
pile, the more paint the covers hold and the
better they coat heavily textured surfaces.
FAUX FEATURES.
Rooms that lack architectural character
can benet with a clever use of paint and
color. Use two contrasting hues in horizontal
bands that meet at chair-rail height to mimic
wainscoting. Disguise unattractive molding
by painting it the same color, in a semigloss
nish, as the wall hue.
Use your ceilings potential for dazzling
design. If the walls and ceiling share the
same hue, the ceiling appears taller and the
space roomier. A sharp line between the
walls and ceiling, whether with a drastic
color 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 different
types of paint to get the result you want.
Latex paints are ideal for walls and wood
furniture. Spray paints come in a remarkable
variety of nishes, including enamel, metallic,
stone, mirror, glitter, and chalkboard. Youll
nd them ideal for painting accents and small
furnishings. Indoor and outdoor formulas are
available. Specialty paints allow you to add
color or designs to porcelain, fabric, glass,
and more. Follow the paint manufacturers
guidelines for the best result.

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Paint nishes
Paint comes in several degrees of sheen:
matte, at, eggshell, satin, semigloss, and
high-gloss. Choose the nish that suits
your application.

Flat

Matte nish Rich and almost velvetylooking, matte nish (not pictured here)
reects no light. Such a paint looks
dramatic, but its difficult to clean, so its
not for high-traffic rooms or households
with children.
Flat nish Flat paint reects light
very subtly and can be almost chalky in
appearance. Slightly easier to clean than
matte paint, its good for ceilings, offices,
and bedroom walls.

Satin

Satin nish A very popular choice for its

durability and easy cleaning, satin paint is
somewhat shinier than at paint, giving
walls more dimension. Use it on the walls
in rooms that get more wear and tear, such
as hallways, kids spaces, and family rooms.
Try it on furniture or accents that dont get
a lot of handling, such as a lamp base.
Semigloss nish Semigloss paint bounces
quite a bit of light around a room, giving
it a dynamic appearance. Easy to clean
and long-wearing, its the sheen of choice
for kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, and
furniture. Its also an excellent choice for
painting wood furniture.

Semigloss

High-gloss nish High-gloss nishes are

best suited to oors, stairway railings, and
other applications where a hard, easy-toclean nish is desirable. Be aware, though,
that tough, stain-resistant high gloss will
emphasize surface imperfections.

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What the pros know
These 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 determine
the color family and the undertone. When
you think youve found the right color on the
strip, go a step or two lighter. Pale colors are
more exible for pairing with other colors.

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

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PAINT BASICS
Add this fundamental skill to your DIY
talents. Painting is as simple as 1-2-3.
CLIMB THE WALLS.
Gather your equipment, open the
windows, and change into your
grubby clothes (we really dont
recommend white pants!).
Youve chosen your
color; now its the
moment of truth.
Time to paint it
on the walls!

3
PICK A BRUSH

Buy a quality brush

specically for latex
paint. A polyester/nylonblend brush or
100-percent polyester
brush will keep its
shape, hold paint well,
and not shed.

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 wet

edge as you work around the room.

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CHOOSE A ROLLER

Dont be overwhelmed
by the selection. Various
materials and naps

serve different purposes.

A polyester roller with a
durable plastic core will
work well with latex
paint, but read labels
closely.

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.

spinner, holding it inside a garbage bin or deep sink.

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red

Create spaces that demand

attention by introducing glimmers,
ashes, or explosions of redthe
warm shade that burns the hottest.
A potent pick-me-up, red packs a
physical and psychological punch.
It stimulates appetites, quickens
breathing, and raises blood
pressure. This powerhouse, used
in the right doses, makes a bold
statement.
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crimson & chocolate

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

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Prairie Dust

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

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scarlet strategies
Use 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 walls
orange-red, but ease reds impact with neutral furnishings. Take
a middle road, using rosy red as the dominant color. Or simply
spark interest by painting one accent wall in red or by adding a
red chair or burgundy sofa.
Comparison shop: Shiny red fabrics look more vibrant than
cottons or wools, so bring textiles home to see how they work
together 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 deep
mahoganies, 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. Their
blackened tones go nearly neutral when combined with soft
blues, pale rose, harvest gold, and sage green.
Reach for retro: Rethink 1960s psychedelic patterns and
palettes to fashion retro-modern designs. Try Op-Art patterned
accent pillows in day-glow reds, pinks, and oranges to wake up
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pretty in pink. The lipstick red from the living areas lightens to pink in the master bedroom of this open
plan home. Crisp white slipcovers and touches of gold further the connection. The boudoir is freshened with
springtime tones and motifs that add life to the room. white balance. In the bath, snowy textiles and
ttings spotlight a focal wall covered in pink and white wallpaper. color rules. While red walls endow the
kitchen core with its own identity, substantial white walls in the dining area reiterate the kitchen cabinets
color story. Red makes its splash in cheery cushions and pillows. fabrics & finishes. Light wood nishes
and strategically placed red fabrics carry attention to lipstick-red walls, dening the kitchen and neighboring
seating areas. accent on red. Though red is used as the primary hue throughout this media room o the
kitchen, 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 burgundy
red, with its muted purple undercurrent, more tranquil than its brighter cousins in the red family. Dark-red
wines 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 the
uid pattern of the rug, turn down the volume, as do black casework and white and slate seating.
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RED AROUND THE HOUSE

1 SOFT LANDINGS. A rose-red fabric creates

a focal-point canopy that turns a charming iron

bed into an elegant bedstead that anchors the
yellow bedroom. The red hue adds just enough
gravitas to prevent the room from becoming too
precious, while broad areas of white keep the
pink and yellow from feeling too warm. A red
chain-pattern rug inserts a modern note amid
the cottage comforts. 2 WITH
COMPLEMENTS. A home office doesnt
have to be all work and no play. In this room,
vibrant color is the order of the day with a
complementary pairing of magenta and Kelly
green. The traditional styling of the tufted wingback chair gets an update in an unexpected
deep-pink velvet that begs to be touched. Not
to be overlooked, the high-contrast greenand-white patterned pillow creates a swirl
of visual dynamics. 3 IN THE PINK. Floral
wallpaper and a striped rug in shades of pink
lead this dining room in a feminine direction and
provide a delicately colored backdrop for white
furnishings: Mismatched side chairs surrounding
a white tulip table are painted white, a
white-painted ceiling medallion adds majestic
detail above the glamorous chandelier, and a
white trestle table makes a shapely silhouette
against the orals. 4 COME ON IN. Offering
an energetic welcome, this deep red doorway
beckons visitors with warmth. Immediately
inside, a periwinkle-and-white-striped chest
creates a cool counterpoint. 5 TRANSITIONAL
TONES. Deeper shades fashion spaces that suit
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eclectic preferences. Set cherry-red furnishings

against deep sapphire-blue walls; nish the look

with a large neutral sofa, soft yellow accents,
and deep-hued ethnic patterns. 6 IN LINE.
Barn-red cabinetry in this living room gives
colorful weight to a corner near French doors
and establishes the rooms scheme. A
red-and-white-striped chair echoes the lines
of the cabinetrys beaded board. 7 PINK
PERFECTION. Turquoise accessories are a cool
counterpoint to bright pink and orange that
together enliven a room surfaced in crisp white.
Pink features prominently in the space, but the
other color choices keep it from becoming too
sweet. Burnished-bronze accents bring in a
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yellow

No matter the intensity, yellow

always packs a cheery punch,
sparks interest, and convivially
complements most every other
color. The most visible of all colors,
yellow boasts a chameleonlike
character, shifting its appearance
with its surroundings. These
noteworthy qualities make
decorating with yellow a
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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 paint
thats two or three shades lighter. Thanks to the sunrise-sunset undertones of butterscotch, these walls emit
warmth and amplify the coziness of the living room. Simple window treatments bring softness to the walls,
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Gypsy 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. Blocks
of solid-color pillows in primary and secondary hues dot the sofa, interspersed with others in geometric and
gural patterns. On the oor, a large-scale pattern in white and aqua adds color and interest underfoot. The
entire palette is encapsulated in the diverse grouping of artwork on the wall, which, despite its variety, creates a
cohesive visual statement above the neutral sofa.

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yellow
yearnings
Strategically use yellows to add
energy to your home.
Chic sophisticate: Be dramatic.
Showcase formal furnishings
upholstered in aubergine velvet
and gold-striped purple draperies
against tawny walls to shape highfashion spaces.
swedish style: Combine buttery
yellows and rich creams with
wedgwood blues to create cottagecomfort interiors. Include a
lively mix of geometric fabrics to
generate modern vibes.
transitional designs: Fabricate
laid-back schemes that easily
accommodate your eclectic tastes.
Paint walls taupe, and move in
sunshine-yellow, honey-gold, and
teal furnishings.
Zesty spaces: Blend spicy shades,
such as saron yellows, cinnamon
oranges, and paprika reds, to create
welcoming entertaining spaces and
extra-cozy kitchens.
really retro: Pair green-gold
yellows with grays and heather
tones. Mix techno-yellows with
other primaries tempered with
neutrals.

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 design
and classic furnishings. Embroidered silk-fabric wallcovering paves the way for luxe touches of gilding on
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French Quarter golD

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Dry Sage

frames and heightens the impact of the gold Venetian-glass chandelier and an urn-shape English Regency
knife 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-gray
woven damask counter the minute and multihued chevron pattern on the matching wing-back chairs. Brass
nailhead trim and the sheen of the chairs playful upholstery are the perfect foil for the warm patina and gilded
highlights 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 chairs
upholstered in an organic tone-on-tone pattern.

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BUTTER & CINNAMON

COLOR CUES. Yellow is an instant kitchen brightener, and treating it with a faux-antique nish adds a sense of
depth 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 china
collection also hinted at the slate-blue island countertop. Antique white covers horizontally applied beaded
board on the walls, a color choice that not only reinforces the warmth of the yellows and orange-red, but also
gives emphasis to the hand-hewn reclaimed-oak ceiling beams. DETAILS COUNT. A kitchen in a rustic style
benets from unpolished, hand-forged metal hardware, especially iron. Here, hammered-metal cabinet and door
hinges and pulls punctuate the kitchens light paint colors. The antiquing glaze on cabinetry collects around trim
details and furniture-style turnings to increase the new kitchens vintage-farmhouse character.

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yellow around the house

1 Sweet Slumber. Butter-yellow walls

surround a cottage-style bedroom in soft pinks,

greens, and blues. Yellow takes a darker turn in
honey gold on the pillow, shams, and bed rue.
An old beaded-board chest at the end of the bed
sports a refreshing coat of aqua paint to tie into
the pastel color scheme. 2 Color Control.
A bright color palette in warm saron, orange,
and green mingles on walls and oral fabrics. The
bright color on the wall acts as a foil to the riot of
busy and vivid patterns on the rug, cushions, and
pillows. 3 ClaSSiC Charm. High wainscoting
in crisp white leaves only a sliver of space for a
band of vanilla yellow below the crown molding in
this formal master bedroom. The black bedstead
provides an anchor for a riot of bualo-check
and toile fabrics in sunower gold that exude a
welcoming warmth. 4 go for gold. Cabinets
painted in a distressed green-gold bring countryFrench style to a kitchen lled with the warmth
and texture of stained wood. 5 finiShing
touCheS. This dining rooms daodil-yellow
draperies bookend the large windows, diusing
and softening natural light. The dark wood
nishes on the table and chairs stand out against
the white trimwork, yellows, and neutral rug.
6 Sunny SkieS. Sunshine-yellow beaded-board
walls create an inviting envelope that takes the
formal out of the dining room in this light-lled
space. The distressed sky-blue sideboard furthers
the feeling that this is a room thats meant to be
used, not just admired.

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A vivacious
hue, yellow
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optimism
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blue

Comfortable as a pair of wellworn jeans, this striking spectrum

includes a wealth of sea-to-sky
shades, gemstone colors, and deep
twilight tones. Globally favored,
blue universally pleases due to its
reassuringly familiar associations
with sea and sky, its calming
properties, and its versatility. From
baby blues that promote tranquility
to navy blues that denote authority
and 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 color
repeats on the bed coverlet and appears more subtly on the window treatments. The curtain panels introduce
a secondary hue, a playful teal, that keeps the blue from becoming too serious and staid. To inject warmth and
contrast, 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 brings
just the right amount of warm color up to eye level amid the cool shades on walls and window and references
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the tint that spreads across the rug below. play with scale. Patterns in a limited palette keep the interest
level high with a variety of motifs and scale. Sapphire and white cover the surface of the bed in a large-scale
organic pattern, while teal and white star on the trellis-and-oral curtain panels and the overscale dotted
pillow. The entire color scheme is combined on the small-scale oral pillow in bands of deep sapphire, teal,
coral, and white.
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POwdeR BLue & PeBBLe

light fantastic. Natural light oods in through skylights, large windows, and exterior doors, highlighting
the contrast between the homes abundance of neutral, light woods and its bold palette of blue, yellow, and
green accents. Woven furniture, white walls, and the wood ceiling and oors accentuate the openness of the
large space. summer living. Thanks to the summery colorespecially yards and yards of blue linenand
textures 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 that
separates the room into two sitting areas, each grounded with a nubby cream-colored rug. The reclaimed
oors, still sporting old nail holes, add warmth and character to the great-room. A two-tier distressed wood
chandelier takes rustic texture up to the ceiling.

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peaCOCk, GRass & kumquat

clean lines. White perimeter cabinets and countertops and a dark walnut oor set a clean-lined stage for
the playful green island. The ornate chandeliers above are supporting characters in the kitchens lighthearted
mix of styles and colors. custom order. Open shelves leave room to showcase the kitchens custom
wallpaper and a collection of tea-serving accessories. The wallpaper is a one-of-a-kind version of hand-painted
silk paper from China. It was created to the homeowners specs on color and the number of birds and owers
in each panel. While deep blue has a tendency to recede, the vivid pattern in green, white, and orange keeps the
gorgeous surface front and center. color explosion. In the breakfast room, oor-to-ceiling windows pour
light into the space, highlighting the explosion of vivid colors on the table. Like the rug in the kitchen, the carpet
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Midnight, ruby & creaM

after midnight. Midnight-blue walls, a hue pulled from the brilliant ruby-and-blue rug on the oor, bring
into focus the beautiful cream-colored crown moldings and replace. Pale-blue upholstery on the wing-back
host chairs provides the only other pattern in the room. Simple ivory matte silk drapes, with a lead edge
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nished in ivory and taupe, frame windows with diamond-shape muntins. fire light. Cream paint unies the
replace surround and overmantel. The enclosed mirror reects light and brightens the dark wall. mercury
rising. Silvered and mercury-glass accessories set o the sideboard vignette, raising the nickel hardware on
the 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 beginnings
True-blue hues suggest truth, constancy, sincerity, and
tranquility. 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-blue
walls, green-velvet upholstery, gold accent fabrics, and redtoned wood pieces.
Garden fresh: Brighten bedrooms and baths with cornower
blues, rosy pinks, sunny yellows, and leaf greens.
Seaside scheme: Fashion lifes a beach scenes with
aquamarine walls, seashore motifs, and awning-stripe fabrics.
Well worn: Denim is a great color option for family rooms. It
wears like blue jeans, it exudes casual comfort, and what color
doesnt look good with jeans? Use its versatility to rotate a
plethora of palettes with colorful accents.
Semi precious: Turquoise brings a hint of green into the blue
family. For a global, energized palette, try pairing turquoise
with spice tones and plum. For a calm, cool, and collected look,
try it with pale woods, white, and silver. To skew blue-green
toward a masculine look, try black or gray accents. A turquoise
wall with gray trim is especially chic.

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BLUE AROUND THE HOUSE

1 ONE NOTE WONDER. Turquoise and white

pack a powerful monochromatic punch in this

small room. Upholstered headboards match the
tailored bed skirts. White bedding keeps the
bright color on the calmer side. Dabs of celadon
green in the window treatments insert a second
cool color. Charming blue-and-white stools perk
up the end of each bed. 2 ECLECTIC TASTES.
Comfortable cottage-style furniture in blue ikat
fabrics and yellow geometrics is juxtaposed with a
modern mirrored chandelier to create an eclectic
interior thats well-designed but unpretentious.
The broad-striped blue-and-white rug brings
eyes down from the lofty ceiling. Robins-egg blue
lozenges decorate the curtain panels. 3 PRIMARY
SCHOOL. Deep blue-gray walls in this master
bedroom give the space a cocooning feeling.
Bands of bright red on the duvet and shams and in
a Greek key pattern on the tufted pouf pair with
yellow accents to form a lovely triad of primary
hues. 4 UNIFIED FRONT. Slate blue unites vanity,
wainscoting, and windows to visually stretch a
tiny bathroom and play up the gray tones of the
marble countertop. The rich color also captures
light to showcase the beautifully combined beaded
board, cabinetry, shutters, and crown molding.
Custom patterned black-and-white shades on
sconces match the Roman shade on the window.
5 COORDINATED EFFORT. Graphic bands of blue
paint on these master bedroom walls modernize
a classic color scheme of French blue and white.
A beautiful toile fabric covers the bed and
windows, but reversing the use of colors keeps
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the repetition fun and unexpected. Intriguing

old gate hinges on the side curtain panels add

metallic patina and character. 6 SOMETHING
BLUE. A countertop-to-ceiling backsplash of
brilliant turquoise glass mosaic tiles sets off
vibrant accents in this cheerful kitchen. A vintage
lab table in the same hue acts as an island and
bar-height breakfast table. Cabinets in dependable
white balance the bold colors of the tile and the
zesty accents. 7 CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. A
modern oral pattern wallpaper denes the room
and 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 of
the bed.

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intimate, blue
embraces
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green
Leang out in an array of verdant
shades, this versatile hue naturally
enhances most every scheme and
establishes moods from soothing
to lively. Greens can be active or
passive, generating high drama,
devising playful places, and
creating neutral backdrops. If
you need inspiration for a green
palette, take a look outside and let
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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 by
incorporating 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 and
blue, brings warm hues of orange, yellow, and pink into the room. tactile tactics. Punchy pillow
patterns, a woven throw, an embossed vase, framed grasscloth mattes, and tone-on-tone trim inject texture
and dimension into the palette.
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TaffeTa shine

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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 horizontal
plank walls. The upholstered furnishings are a mix of greens, some lighter and some darker than the walls, all
mingling with ease. Damask linen curtains continue the green scheme but with a heavy tint of yellow-gold so
they 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 keep
the palette together. Every room should include a surprise, and in this room its the ottoman. Its covered in cut
velvet with large graphic dots that spin across the piece in various greens and neutrals.

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shamrock
schemes
Use the many shades of green in
any room to introduce a new look
from spa to sparkling.
Summer spaces: Create a citrusy
splash in kitchens, sunrooms, and
hobby spaces. Set lime green,
zesty orange, and lemon yellow
accessories against turquoise walls
for a fresh take on tropical.
Rethink timeless: Update a
traditional green-and-blue pairing.
Showcase apple-green toile or
oral chintz draperies against skyblue walls. Enhance the revitalized
scheme with raspberry and palepink accents.
Classic comforts: Formalize
libraries and dining rooms with
opulent hues. Paint walls hunter
green and move in dark tables,
moss-green velvet chairs, navy
fabrics, and gilded ourishes.
Spicy quarters: Set salsa-red,
burnt-orange, maize, jalapeogreen, and lime-green furnishings
and trimmings against guacamolehue walls to create spicy spaces.
Light the way: In places where
there isnt a lot of natural light,
choose greens that have more
white. Moody gray-greens hold up
well in sunnier locations.
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SEA GLASS & BRICK

OPPOSITES ATTRACT. Pairing a rough-and-tumble brick chimney and wall in a newly renovated kitchen with
delicate shades of sea-glass green sounds like an unlikely duo, but this kitchen proves that they work together
very 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 sparkling
sea-glass-green paint that sets off large black painted knobs and a wrought-iron-style faucet. The touches of
black as well as the sleek stainless-steel sink and appliances keep the green wall of cabinets from becoming
too near a pastel confection. Leather-clad chairs in honeydew-melon-green gather around the dining table and
straddle the line between modern and vintage.

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FAIR MAIDEN

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SWEET SPICE

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FERN & HYACINTH

TURNING A NEW LEAF. Inspired by ferns and other natural elements, a leafy-green palette with creams and
warm wood accents gives this bedroom a breath of fresh air. Painting the walls two shades of green, separated
at chair-rail height, creates interest in a room that lacks architectural personality. Whitewashing the trim also
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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 a
band of colorful patterned fabric. Here, the trim lines up with the shift in wall colors.

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gReen aROund the hOuse

1 flower power. Subtle oral motifs suggest

the wall color in spring green. The pretty paper

echoes the oral medallions on the pillow, the
coee-table knobs, and the pendant light in the
dining room. 2 glass act. Traditional elegance
meets modern style in this beautiful bath. White
paint and multiple mirrors bounce light around
the room. The only color in the space comes
from the green tint resulting from iron content
in the satin-etched glass that encloses the
shower and toilet compartment. 3 fresh face.
Green cabinetry, a colorful tile backsplash, and
natural light from sink-wall windows balance the
darkness of mahogany cabinets and Brazilian
cherry ooring in this fresh and fun kitchen.
4 sweet repose. Oversize paisley fabric is the
star of this almost-white room. The celery-green
and soft-white palette holds sway throughout the
space, creating a light, airy retreat thats classic,
fun, and unfussy. A two-color scheme is crisp and
easy to freshen by adding a third color to the
mix. 5 personal palette. Favorite accents
suggested the scheme for this kitchen and dining
area: a red-framed poster with apple-green and
blue accents, and a collection of aqua-tinged jars.
6 room to experiment. Because theyre only
inhabited periodically, guest rooms are a great
place to try out fun color combos. Lime-green
walls create a lively backdrop here, subdued
by soft green bedding and natural wicker. The
painted turquoise bed kicks things back up a
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engenders
feelings of
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orange
Whether its apricot, amber, peach,
terra-cotta, or tangerine, oranges
supply house-warming options
that support styles ranging from
old-world to psychedelic. The
warm hue downsizes too-large
rooms, stimulates appetites and
conversations, and draws folks into
a space. Unexpectedly elegant and
sophisticated in formal spaces, its
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pumpkin & maRine bLue

playful spirit. As a sleeping porch, this charming room already has a cottage-casual style, but the play of
saturated color on white makes the space positively sparkle with cheerful and whimsical character. Horizontal
paneled 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. pillow
pattern. Punchy pillows enliven the pumpkin coverlet and white linens on the bed. The geometric patterned
pillow matches the bedding scheme, while the larger oral pillow adds a variety of hues, including the rooms
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signature blue. bloom time. Fresh elements have their place in this color scheme, too. Orange tea roses ll a
blue ceramic vase on the small console table by the windows and, in reverse, a large pierced orange vase lled
with mophead blue hydrangea blooms brings color to the bedside table. light the way. A charming table
lamp in reective blue sports a shade banded in the same hue, which matches the painted window frames
perfectly. jazz it up. Curtain panels frame the windows in orange, blue, olive, and black, bringing lively
pattern 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 a
wood oor grounds the scheme, while colorful accent rugs under the coffee table add punch. Four small tables
in glossy orange bring saturated hues to the center of the room, but their open frames keep them light on their
feet. HOT SEATS. A mix of patternsgeometrics, chevrons, stripes, and oralscreate visual excitement
around the room. They enliven a neutral sofa, jazz up the oatmeal-hue rug, and add punctuation to a striped
chaise longue and a pair of stylized oral-print slipper chairs. The combination of bright citrus hues is mellowed
by the use of neutrals and by the grown-up gold nishes on the matching tagres, the sophisticated nailhead
trim on the sofa, and the black-iron wall sconces.

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PeRsimmOn, ebOny & azuRe

orange options
Use varying orange hues to warm
up rooms and spark interest.
Classic applications: Like
traditional? Opt for understated
shades such as copper, brick, or
burnt orange. Grapey purples,
turquoise, and sage make
unexpectedly elegant partners for
these orangey jewel tones.
Global inuences: Got a yen
for the exotic? Start with spicy
cinnamon or cayenne and blend in
pinks, reds, turquoise, and gold to
create well-traveled tableaus.
Modern medleys: Crave cuttingedge? Combine zesty oranges with
equally vivid tones of periwinkle
blue, lime green, and yellow to
create spaces that pulsate with
fashion-forward vibes.
tranquil transition: Longing
for peace and quiet? Paint walls
in honey-orange hues, and layer
in caramel-shade furnishings
and saturated coral and muted
aquamarine accents.
toned down: Want orange
without the heat? Include a splash
of turquoise. Its like adding water
to re. Or pair with chocolate for a
sophisticated look.

subway token. A knockout wall of gleaming persimmon subway tile makes an arresting visual in this
kitchen. With such a strong design statement, little else is needed. A dark bronze-tinted range hood breaks
the main square of tile as a graphic punctuation mark. Two clear-glass chandeliers dangle with a barely-there
iridescent glimmer. Glass decanters hold cooking oils in style near the cooktop, while bright-blue glass vases
add 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 of
dark 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 subtle
pattern and vivid color underfoot to ground the dining area.
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ORANGE AROUND THE HOUSE

1 CENTER STAGE. A pared-down color palette

unites modern and traditional elements in this

kitchen dining nook. Maple cabinets painted a
crisp white balance walls covered in luscious
yellow. Pale-blue glass tiles make up the
backsplash, but the stars of the color story are
the hot-orange cushions and midcentury-style
molded chairs. 2 COLOR AT WORK. Colorful
paint can make a small bath sizzle. The bright
tangerine hue on the upper walls balances the
sanitary white surfaces that dominate this room.
3 STUDY IN COLOR. Nine-foot windows bathe
this grandly proportioned study in light, which
allows a darker, more masculine palette to prevail.
Deep-persimmon patterned drapery panels ank
each window, adding to the warmth of camelcolor walls and sofa. A matching wing-back chair
repeats the fabric color and motif toward the
center of the room. 4 CORNER CREATION. Soft
peach walls and citron-hue curtain panels bring
life to an underused corner. Fitted with a desk, it
becomes a cheery spot to accomplish daily tasks.
5 TWIST ON TRADITION. Blue piping outlines
an orange wide-wale corduroy bench in this entry.
An embroidered blue pillow supplies bountiful
texture as well as a shot of complementary
contrast against the upholstery, enhancing the
entrys fresh feel. An oversize oral-pattern
wallpaper provides a pleasing contrast with
the densely balustered stairway. 6 POWDER
POWER. Powder rooms are ideal spaces to try
bold prints and splashy colors. Here, a functional
table-style vanity is dressed up nicely in an eye2

catching bittersweet orange, yet it doesnt steal

the show from the shapely mirror above or the

busy patterned wallpaper. Accents with strong
silhouettes hold their own against the cacophony
of color and pattern. 7 UNIFIED LOOK. Burnt
orange and gold on chair fabrics play elegantly
against this living rooms buttercream walls. The
red-orange chairs and plush wool orange-andgolden-yellow carpet add warmth in front of the
large bank of windows. Multihue striped drapery
panels encapsulate the rooms color scheme.
8 TUCKED AWAY. Apricot walls surround a cozy
daybed tucked into a bedroom corner. Neutral
slipcovers dene the bed, which comes to life with
the addition of vivid orange patterned pillows. A
small side table reiterates the color scheme.

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Fiery orange
evokes images
of fall foliage
and abundant
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purple
Combining cool blues and warm
reds, the purple palette supplies
a striking array of color options
for decorating traditional and
unconventional interiors. Purple
veers from majestic and passionate
in its deeper tones to sweet and
innocent as a newborn baby in
its palest incarnations. Purples
uctuating tones can make it an
exciting and tricky color to weave
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Mauve & lilac

masterful mix. Pink- and blue-tinted purples combine in varying intensities to create pleasing compositions
in this captivating bedroom. Icy lilac bathes the walls in cool color while warmth comes in the form of mauve
accents and a maize-hue Greek-key carpet. fabric focus. Cream and white dominate the bedding, casework,
and trim in the spacious room, but hints of color appear here and there to delight the eye. Mauve bualocheck rues peek from beneath the white coverlet, while mauve patterned lozenges dot the window seat and
headboard. Lilac reappears as banded pillows on the window seat. Mauve ikat makes a stunning stripe down
the center of the cream armchair, bordered by lilac to bring the hues together in one beautiful piece.

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raisin & heather

go deep. Pops of rich color in the form of deep-raisin armchairs bring out the warmth of this living rooms
neutral foundation. More visual interest mixes into the space with light and dark shades of the same color in
the pillows, pouf, and accents. Repeating similar hues throughout creates a sense of cohesiveness. Understated
glamour comes from the heather-gray painted built-in bookcases and the weathered trumeau mirror above
the mantel. play with texture. Reections from mirrors and glass accessories add sparkle at strategic
points around the space. A heathery purple-gray furry pouf and a bottle-green glass sculpture bring in texture
and a note of playfulness. Woven elementsbaskets, sisal rug, and linenrepeat at dierent points, injecting
additional texture into the room.

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pursuing purple
With blue or red undertones, this
cheerful shade always sounds a
feel-good note.
Elegant outlook: Accent
deep-purple walls with neutral
upholstered pieces; metallic
patinas; plush textiles; dark
nishes; and gold, caramel, and/or
burnt-orange accents to strike a
sophisticated chord.
Cottage charm: Combine garden
patterns and colors, including
blue-shaded violet and hyacinth,
hot pink, marigold yellow, and leaf
green, to create vintage character.
Eclectic allure: Paint walls deep
mauve and bring in sage-green
furniture, spicy-orange and harvestgold fabrics, and dusty-amethyst
and gray accessories.
Fashionably funky: Use deep
lavender walls to highlight fuchsia,
lime-green, cobalt-blue, turquoise,
and tomato-red accessories and
coordinating big-motif fabrics.
Space case: Generally, dark
purples work best in formal living
and dining areas; bright purples
energize kids and craft rooms; and
lavenders are soothing in bedrooms
and baths.

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WISTERIA & AQUA

FLEX DECOR. Art and accessories do most of the heavy lifting to inject color into this cream-and-white living
room. Rather than letting the walls carry the color, fabrics, glass, and accents provide pops of pretty hues
around the space. This approach also allows a lot of exibilitygo with saturated pastels in the summer and
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swap them out for deep, richer shades for winter. FABRIC FIX. The fabric on the white chair inspired an
expanded palette for the room. A wisteria-purple slipcover dresses up a tub chair by the replace. Varying
fabrics in the hue are dotted around in dynamic organic patternsmauve ikat, patterned aubergine, violet
oraland solids such as lavender pillows and a plum-color throw. A large amethyst on a corner table, along
with silvered lamp bases, amplify the sparkle. The analogous aqua hue shows up in a cushy sofa across the room
and in pops from pillows and throws.

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PuRPLe aROund the hOuse

1 play with purple. Periwinkle hues

dominate this beachside bedroom, but multiple

tones of the color, a mix of orals and geometric
patterns, and doses of springy green and aqua
keep the vivid color from being overwhelming.
2 Garden Glory. Bold patterns in gardenoral and trellis themes enliven textural but
neutral-hue grasscloth walls. The view outside
is unremarkable, so the colorful and contrasting
chairs and curtain panels keep the focus rmly
inside the room. 3 set the staGe. A simple
envelope of dark-stained oor and pale graypainted walls provides a neutral background for
large-scale prints in o-white and deep plum.
Pattern instantly updates a room, but dont be shy:
A too-small print defeats the purpose. 4 reflect
on it. In a room with low light, pale colors
sing. These creamy-tan walls are a reective
hue, which makes the room feel more expansive.
Lavender window treatments and bedding add
soft and soothing contrast. The purple shade is
analogous to the blues that star in other rooms,
so it blends well. 5 shady story. The secret to
color success is using multiple tones of the same
hue. Here, aubergine curtain panels oer a softer,
lighter version of the raisin shade of the sofa. A
violet with more red in it appears in the patterned
pillows. 6 in full bloom. A roll of mauve oral
wallpaper trimmed to the width of the headboard
creates a colorful focal point without a big-time
commitment. A deep-purple glazed ceramic
planter makes a playful bedside table.

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neutral
Neutral hues emphasize vibrant
colored and patterned companions.
They unify contrasting palettes
and establish styles ranging from
peaceable to progressive. Warm
neutralssuch as brown, tan,
ivory, gold, and blackand cool
neutralsincluding white, silver,
lavender, and grayefortlessly
move between supporting and
starring roles in a room.

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OPEN TO COLOR. Starting the day is easy with dove gray, which covers the living area walls, the rug and the
sofa. This allows bolder choices such as yellow on the ottoman and navy on the chairs to peacefully coexist in an
open-plan condo, where the rooms are visible from one another. A mix of graphic patterned fabrics on pillows
ties the palette together. FASHION FORWARD. The homeowners wardrobe revealed a mix of pattern and
color that she spun into a decorating scheme. Classic cuts, layers of bold prints, and bright accessories put her
personal stamp on every room. Start this kind of palette by selecting patterned accent fabrics. This puts the
homes boldest statements in easy-to-live-with accents, such as throw pillows or a pair of identical stools, while
large surfaces, such as the queen-size bed, remain quiet and recessive. A softer, reective gray paint in the living
room makes the space look expansive; the deeper blue-gray shade on bedroom walls recedes and beckons.

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Neutral needs
In a colorful, busy world, coming
home to a calm, neutral space feels
like a breath of fresh air.
Rethink the classics: Combine
silver, charcoal gray, and white
with misty mauve for understated
elegance, or rev up that combo
with navy-blue and pale-yellow
accents.
Urbane attitude: Modern, manly
digs call for streamlined palettes.
Paint walls deep brown, add camelleather and beige-linen upholstered
pieces, and introduce one vibrant
hue via pillows and artwork.
Green scenes: Take a cue from
Mother Nature. Combine light
herbal greens and natural wood
nishes with gold, lavender, and
black accessories to create quietly
chic spaces.
Industrial cool: Set stainlesssteel surfaces, white lacquered
furniture, and black-and-white
photographs against textured
charcoal walls; moor the look with
a graphic area rug.
True colors: Many neutrals sport
undertones from blue to yellow to
red, which need to be considered
when devising a palette.

TONAL SHIFTS. Outdoor furniture in a blend of gray and beige lives inside comfortably in this polished yet
casual dining room. The padded wicker chairs pull up to a skirted table covered in neutral layers of linen and
burlap. Silvery mercury-glass accents and a barely-there metal chandelier increase the charm factor at the
table. A pickled-wood cabinet conjures images of driftwood washed ashore. Linen drapery panels pair with
oral-pattern sheers in summery greens that lead outside to the verdant garden. SEA WORTHY. A beachy

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palette of robins-egg blue and mixed-sand hues ripples through this living room and adjoining spaces. The
pair of deep club chairs in blue-green outlined in brown encapsulate the scheme. Facing them, color comes in
the form of solid and patterned cushions and pillows on the white sofa and window seat. Walls are bathed
in a sandy gray-beige hue with just a hint of texturea perfect hue to show off a dramatic bracketed shelf
displaying sea fans, starsh, and other forms of sea life. Underfoot, a jute rug resembles a sandy beach.

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gray havens. Charcoal soapstone counters and soft-gray painted cabinets mingle eortlessly with a dressy
marble-topped island and Venetian-glass chandelier. Dont be afraid to mix materials, nishes, and surfaces.
The striking combination of texture, shine, and color lends unique personality to this kitchen. cloud cover.
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A symphony of grays, reminiscent of clouds in a gathering storm, make beautiful music together. Pearly whiteand-gray marble glimmers atop the island, gray stone covers the oors, stainless-steel appliances add their
metallic shine, cabinetry gains presence in a pewter hue, deep gray tops the counters, and platinum bathes the
walls. There are no soft elements in the room, but texture and pattern do make an appearance in the subtle
lines and shimmer of the subway-tile backsplashes, the uting on island cabinetry, and the muntins of glassfront cabinet doors.

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neutRaL aROund the hOuse

1 get inspired. The steely hue of this

streamlined bed frame jump-started this

bedrooms trendy gunmetal-gray and mustard
color scheme. Look for color inspiration rst
in things that are hard to coordinate, such
as furniture, bed linens, and rugs. Then ask a
home center to create a wall paint color to
match. 2 new meets old. Eclectic style
meets aordability. A thrift-store chair, part
of a matched set, gets new life with a coat of
white paint and a reupholstered seat in black
and citron fabric. A round citron-hue pillow adds
further softness. Khaki-color shades dress up
white spray-painted old lamp bases. A former
TV console is renewed in a glossy black nish.
3 cottage industry. Steel, hide, and linen
blend in this living room, making it a symphony
of neutral textures and a meld of cottage and
industrial styles. Ebony-stained oak oors and
charcoal walls ground the comfortable and casual
space. 4 pillow punch. Every room needs
a little pattern to pop, but including it can feel
like major commitment. Conquer the dilemma
with a graphic pillow cover (or two). Here, a
modern blue print allows neutral draperies and
furnishings to read as serene rather than boring.
The pattern is just the oomph the room needs,
delivered in a few fabric squares. 5 formally
fun. Cream wainscoting and a graphic taupe
wallpaper give this dining room an air of both
fun and formality. Rich mink-color drapery panels
are echoed in the mink-and-cream-stripe chairs.
Mixing patterns can create a visually noisy room,
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but here the designer avoided that by balancing

large- and small-scale patterns, both bold and

muted, within a neutral palette. 6 milky hues.
Brown tones bathe this country-style kitchen
in warm and inviting character. Malted-milk
chocolate covers wood-clad walls and open
shelving as well as the island. A lighter cafe-aulait painted oor blends with the darker hue.
Wicker barstools and baskets suspended from
the overhead pot rack bring woven texture and
shades of golden brown to the cozy kitchen.
7 gray haven. A gray upholstered banquette
and a walnut-stained trestle table create a
welcoming breakfast nook. Hammered-silver
pendant lights further the vintage style
established by o-white board-and-batten walls,
Shaker-style cabinetry, and iron shelf brackets.

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opposing forces
with complements. The most dynamic color combination to be found on the color wheel, a
complementary scheme gets its energy from the opposition of two hues. In this case, bold orange and vivid
blue light up this screened porch like a vibrant sunset over water. Playfully mixing on the porch in nearly equal
measure, the two colors cover a sophisticated collection of furnishings, creating a stylish look that doesnt
take itself too seriously. visual verve. Texture from woven baskets and wicker, nubby fabrics, ridged
and reective ceramics, and weathered wood helps to dierentiate the furnishings. Geometrics, stripes, and
ornamental botanicals mix in the patterned textiles. Piled with plush accent pillows, the generous daybed
quickly becomes the life of this porch party. Bright blue shutters ensure that the entry door gets noticed. White
walls and trim and two pierced white ceramic garden stools play host to the rich interplay of strong color,
keeping the opposing hues and the contrast of warm and cool in check.
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perfect porch
Porches boast the coziness of an
interior room with the breezy ease
of the great outdoors. Likewise,
color cues can come from inside
your home or from Mother Nature,
whose mastery of mixing hues is
unmatched. Consider these ideas
when planning your outdoor room.
play house A porchs palette
should complement hard-to-change
elements of a homes exterior, such
as brick, stone, or exterior paint.
If the coloring is already bold, the
porch should not compete.
fabric ll Outdoor fabrics rival
their indoor counterparts in style
but are waterproof and durable.
Curtains, pillows, and cushions
will soften hard edges and enliven
furnishings with color and pattern.
When in doubt, go green All
greens go together and mix with
any colorjust look at your
landscape for inspirationso
green will look right at home in an
outdoor room.
Transform with paint You can
unify the most motley crew of
mismatched furniture and increase
durability with a coat or two of
outdoor spray paint.

color fix. An underused porch springs to life with a cozy swing, cushy rugs, and a color scheme inspired by
autumn leaves. The brick facadea rich rust coloris reminiscent of fall, sparking the porchs whole palette
of gold, orange, and sage green. The vivid and cheery colors brighten the space, while pale-blue accents are
a pleasing, cool contrast to all the warmth. easy approach. All who bound up the steps are greeted by
golden ipe wood decking softened by seagrass rugs in green, orange, and blue. Green-cushioned rocking chairs,

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vibrant orange side tables that resemble tree stumps, and a rolling coee table made from orange-painted
galvanized metal tubs cluster around a charming swing piled with pillows. An open-air porch is one place
where layers of patterns will dazzle rather than distract, and introducing softness to furnishings adds kickback comfort, inviting long chats on the porch.
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OUTDOOR GALLERY
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1 BREATH OF SPRING. Textiles in pink and

yellow with pops of green and peach shine as
this porchs main stars, while white furniture
and a pale blue oor are the supporting cast. An
egg-yolk-yellow folding screen creates a vivid
backdrop for a blooming mandevilla vine potted
in a raspberry-and-white woven pot. 2 PRIVATE
PALETTE. A diminutive covered deck continues
an aqua-and-red color scheme from a sitting
room just inside a pair of French doors. Tied-back
privacy panels in red bordered with patterned
aqua echo the colors found in the striped cushion
and oral pillow. 3 BREEZY HUES. A weathered
wood table gets party looks with the addition of
gumball-blue metal folding chairs and hanging
paper lanterns that dance in the breeze. Add
more color or coordinate hues for a gathering
with jazzy patterned melamine tableware.
4 THINKING BIG. A narrow patio lives large
thanks to big, comfortable furniture in a tightly
coordinated color scheme of green, purple, and
orange. Furniture, cushions, and owers all go
beautifully together and avoid the confetti
approach: one plant or accent in every color.
Mauve hydrangeas, purple petunias and pansies,
and orange lantana mesh with the pillows,
tabletops, and seating. 5 BY THE SEA. Seaglassblue walls, a striped rug, and white wicker get a
jolt with a lime-green glider and orange accents.
Additional visual excitement comes from the mix
of textures: shiny metallics, natural weaves, soft
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BEFORE

BUILDING BLOCKS
BLAND BEGINNINGS. The sofa and chairs are chic, the window shades lovely, and the wall color perfectly
pleasant, but this living room still made designer Elaine Griffin yawn. This could have been a rent-by-the-hour

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conference room, she says. Many people get to this point and run out of steam because they dont know what
to do next. I see this a lot. COLOR BLOCKING. Every room needs a bit of contrasting color for visual success,
Griffin says. One of the biggest trends right now is color blockingthe use of different solid-color fabrics
together. Starting with the existing green chairs, Griffin added raspberry, teal, and yellow. I actually didnt add
that much color, she says, but I used it in strategic, high-impact locations. The green chairs, a new teal chair,
bright throw pillows, and raspberry lamps create a horizontal swath of color across the seating area. For added
sophistication, Griffin mixed a couple of small prints with the solid throw pillows. MIX THINGS UP. Matching
tables are a no-no, Griffin says. Varying nishes is the key. The white fretwork console table echoes the white
of the tulip-style side tables, while the coffee table is weathered wood and metal. ADD HEIGHT. Your eye
needs to meander in a little wave as it looks around the room, says Griffin, who added a trio of kicky yellow
bookcases opposite the sofa. By lling the wall, they actually make this side of the room seem bigger.

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COLOR IT HAPPY
SCATTERED START. With lively color, eight windows, and two sets of glass doors, this sunroom sounded good
on paper. The reality? Minty green walls that clashed with nature, scattered furniture, and white window trim

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that made the room look busy and boxy. PERKY PALETTE. Sunrooms are convivial spacesthey shouldnt
be somber, Griffin says. Aqua, grass green, coral, and sandy yellow set a relaxed summery tone. Walls are
bathed in a watery blue-green, and extending the hue to the window trim moves eyes outside rather than
stopping them at the trim. Even the ceiling gets a new look with a pale sunshine yellow. Color evokes a mood,
Griffin says. These remind me of sitting out by the pool. MATERIAL WORLD. Napkins and bedspreads were
repurposed for affordable Indian block-print yardage. Cut and pieced into pillows and cushions, they aunt
their distinctive borders. FABRIC FLOURISHES. Roller shades painted in stripes of aqua, coral, and yellow
resemble awnings, and piles of pillows on sofa, chairs, and window seat add easy-to-change hits of color. The
oversize ottoman and geometric-pattern rug earn their keep by injecting gregarious green hues into the room.
BETWEEN THE LINES. A console table lls the space between two sets of doors. Woven mats nailed to the
wall provide a textural backdrop for ceiling medallions aged with brown shoe polish.

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BEFORE

PROMISE FULFILLED
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MISSED OPPORTUNITIES. Talk about potential. This room had good bones, plenty of natural light, and decent
furniture, but its best featuresa stately replace, bay windows, and a built-in bookcase with a window seat
were being ignored. Drab yellow walls, a dark rug, and an even-darker sofa didnt do the sunny space any favors
either. PALETTE POINTERS. A high-traffic space calls out for calm, so Griffin went with celadon walls. Where
two wall colors had made the room look choppy, a single color unies it and erases aws (such as the bulkhead
between the original room and an addition). Shades of celadon and teal are a restful backdrop for attention-

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grabbing dashes of raspberry and yellow. Ivory trim and lamps, brass tables, and a brown sofa keep the candy
colors looking sophisticated. MAGIC CARPET. When Griffin spied this honey of a ruga swirling design that
pulls the whole palette togethershe knew she had found her star. She balanced its boldness with upholstered
pieces on top that read mostly as solids. BRIGHT SPOT. An abstract painting in juicy colors and a sprinkling of
sparkly accessories take the replace from walk-on-by to stop-you-in-your-tracks. In the window bay, a spraypainted and antiqued console table stands in as a desk and carries the raspberry of the pillows and rug across
the room. Griffin kept the rest light. Just like makeup, she says, you can have bold lips or eyes, not both.

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welcome refreshment. Inside the entry of

Julie and Dean Moeschs Tybee Island, Georgia,

vacation home, this buoyant pairing of kiwi green and

turquoise signals that happy times await.

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a bold
escape
make

Not everyone is able to drive just

20 minutes to experience laid-back
island living like the Moesch family
can. But by using the rainbow of
radiant hues in their cottage-style
house as inspiration, you can cast
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Red accents turn up the temperature to keep

notable accent. The rst thing Julie and Dean Moesch installed in their weekend getaway was a coral-red
chandelier over the kitchen island. After painting the shell of the house white and breezy aqua, Julie sought to
punch up the volume. I wanted the house to be lively, she says. We needed bright colors to pop. To help her
meet that goal, she hired interior designer Jane Coslick, a friend and neighbor. I knew Janes ability to bring
things to life, she says. Coslick added stools with red tops and aqua bottoms, then carried the red accents into
the adjacent living room with coral-pattern upholstery and a spray-painted side table. custom blend. Julie
and Dean had inherited a disparate assortment of furniture, and they wanted Coslick to pull it all together. The
breakfast area in the kitchen shows her tricks: Formal antique chairs adopt beachy attitude thanks to outdoorfabric-covered seats and a coating of vivid paint. After that, Coslick put a limit on the ery accents (Bold
colors need some breathing room, she says) and bolstered the cool tones with blue pillows and light xtures.

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light effects. Built in 2003, this home is elevated on stilts above the ood plain, as local code requires. The
result is a deluge of natural light throughout the day. Coslick knew that to compete with the bright rays, she
had to select colors with verve. When you have a lot of light, color washes out completely, she says. Pale aqua
walls, for example, dampen to near-white. Coslick boosted the hue several shades for the dining area, enveloping
the Queen Anne chairs in ocean-wave blue and highlighting the rooms architectural feature, the bookcase, with
periwinkle. artful palette. Coslick derived hues from the parrot painting that Julie and Dean purchased

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from local artist Bellamy Murphy. The colors that make you feel good in a piece of art are the colors you need
in your house, Coslick says. Pops of feather-bright orange in pillows and owers are exotic touches.

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common values. Coslick dipped into her color box to decorate the bedrooms, where she introduced
sunny yellow, petal pink, reed green, clementine orange, and several shades of sea-glass blue. Though each
space has a dierent dominant hue, she kept things consistent by selecting shades with the same intensity.
I picked bold, clear colors with the same value, she says. Each room is its own world, but all the colors
work together. blue clues. In the main-level bedroom, the ceiling was painted pale aqua (the same shade
as the living area walls), so Coslick selected a deeper version to cozy up the paneled walls. The painting of a
hibiscus ower introduced the partnering yellow, which is a natural complement. Watery blue-green decks
the lampshade and distressed table. new life. A couple of armchairs wearing 1980s oral upholstery were
updated with spunky chevron-pattern slipcovers. Each of the vintage side tables wears a dierent paint color
and can sidle up to any seating group in the house. Julie and Dean have six children, so when the house lls
with guests and friends, they can move furnishings around as needed. right white. Plenty of bright, crisp
whiteon molding, painted furniture, slipcovers, and beddingis the neutral undercurrent that ows through
each room. White is the best color in the universe, Coslick says. Start with a white with no gray or color in
it, and then you can bring in any hue you want.
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dramatic air
Use brilliant blocks of color to
energize bland, tired spaces.
Be intense Choose saturated
colors that boast a contemporary
attitude. Spotlight the chromatic
qualities of fabrics and accents
with neutral upholstery fabrics.
Rearrange furniture Determine
ways to lay out conversation
areas that allow you to add extra
seating or ottomans done up in
colorful fabrics.
Update windows Think
of windows as additional
opportunities for furthering the
rooms color story. Dress them
in textural shades and brightly
banded draperies.
Accent thoughtfully Opt for
curvaceous lamps, stack vibrant
artwork, and display accessories
that introduce quieter hues and
rounded shapes.
Dene the space Choose a
neutral textured rug thats
large enough to comfortably
accommodate all the furniture
pieces in each seating area.

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Changing Temps. Butter-yellow walls brighten with

streaming sunbeams, but they shift to cozy warmth under

lamplight. The cheery hue pairs nicely with a vivid red coee
table and a time-faded antique Oushak rug. Ikat pillows
display every color in the room without creating chaos.

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shading

modern
toward

Color-savvy designer Leslie Rylee

uses simplied schemes, chic
motifs, and organic textures
to give her familys classically
decorated country home a modern
twist. See how she combines just
a few fetching colors to build
vivaciously welcoming spaces.

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Striking ShapeS. Salvaged steel cabinets outtted with frosted glass echo the shimmer of the kitchens
ship-lantern pendants and the color of the walls and countertops. With their statuesque proles, aged
patina, and elegant details, the cabinets double as artworks. Subtle ShadingS. The industrial-style zinc
countertop and sink take on a bluish cast while supplying a pitted surface that acts as a rough counterpoint
to the polished-marble countertops elsewhere. ShipShape charm. Crisp white trim highlights soft blue
walls, which in turn spotlight the rooms cabinetry and subway-tiled backsplash; the spick-and-span feel suits
the homeowners love of soothing, uncluttered workspaces. cozy QuarterS. Salvaged mantels, substantial
woodwork, and period-perfect windows make the new house appear older than its years. A gotta-have-it area
rug inspired the librarys brown-and-coral color scheme, which promotes cocooning. Finishes and fabrics vary
from dark to light in tone to direct attention around the room.

The kitchen is bright, orderly, and calm.

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keep it simple
Fashion high-impact designs by
using a few hues wisely.
Maximize the minimum
Showcase a main color in three
areas, preferably at dierent levels
to create a sense of movement.
Present the color as solid or
tone-on-tone upholstered pieces
and delicately patterned surfaces
so as not to overwhelm a rooms
architecture.
Create cohesion Accent objects,
furniture, upholstery, and window
treatments with painted details or
dressmaker trims that pick up the
colors of other pieces. Use accent
fabrics that feature prominent
shades along with new hues.
Go deep When choosing oor
nishes or area rugs for white or
light-hued rooms, darker tones
anchor airy spaces. Another
balancing trick? Paint baseboard
caps white and their lower sections
black for a rened nish.
Provide visual relief Use lighthued drapery panels, bamboo
shades, and cream or white
bedcovers as restful backdrops for
colorful accents and bed linens.

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White woodwork balances all the color.

perfection realized. Rylee painted the master bathroom walls three times before settling on a deep
charcoal gray, which takes the chill o the rooms xtures and white nishes. Green touches, presented in
artworks and bands on the bamboo shades, tie to the emerald greens in the master bedroom. sentimental
notions. Grandmas settee, once covered in emerald-green silk, gets an update with printed emerald linen
embellished with printed turquoise linen piping; the green linen pops up as cording and a covered button on a
turquoise bolster. relaxing rhythms. Neutral bed toppers and draperies allow the bedrooms turquoise
walls, upholstered headboard, and turquoise and emerald-green elements to move to center stage.
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InspIratIon Underfoot. A giant owered rug, bursting

with the same blues and oranges seen in the rest of the
house, sparked the TV rooms whole scheme. Ivory walls,
a paneled ceiling, and a cappuccino-hued sectional ground
the room in neutrals, letting the punchy pillows and wall art
stand out. wIndow wow. A painting in the oce lls
in for curtains. The canvas, which gives the room its
color palette, is also painted on its reverse side,
ensuring that the view from the backyard
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it had

to be

blue

Weaving a single courageous

colorclear, vibrant peacock
bluethroughout this Charlotte
home enlivens every other
element, from furnishings and
rugs to artwork and window
treatments. Its that jolt of energy
that quickens the pulse of the
whole house.
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taupe no more. Once cloaked in tone-on-tone neutrals, the living room underwent a dramatic
transformation with a coat of peacock-blue wall paint. It pairs well with just about any saturated hue, as
evidenced by the merry mlange of red lamps, an orange armchair, a magenta-plaid slipper chair, and playful
pillows that seem to come alive under its gaze. playful palette. The den invites traditional elements, such
as a green leather chestereld sofa, to the same party as funky industrial pieces, including an old factory cart
standing in as a coee tableand the result is a mighty good time! Splashes of more green on the sofa and
armchair, patterned throw pillows, and a mix of artwork happily intermingle. colors come forward. The
kitchens benches are covered in zesty stripes, while a tall-backed chair upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet
beckons people to take a soft seat. Creamy-gray walls and upper cabinets, paired with taupe base cabinets and
a charcoal-gray slate oor, provide a solid grounding of neutrals for the sprays of color to shine through.

Keep colors in the same tone to make sure

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bursts of blue. The taupe dining room springs to life with a few swipes of blue. The hue is the perfect
playmate for oranges and browns because they face o on the color wheelvisual drama follows wherever
they go. fabric cues. Yellow and blue steal the spotlight in the master bedroom. Both hues were plucked
from the fabric sheathing the chaise and repeated elsewhere to craft a cohesive scheme. perfect pairing.
This childs bent toward pink and purple led to the color scheme, while Mom amped up the sophistication (and
the rooms longevity) with a bouquet of obeat fabrics, zany lamps, and grow-with-you nightstands.
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ENTRY POINTS. A comfy side chair services a desk

near the entry and introduces punchy pattern with

plaid cushions and a oral pillow that matches drapery

panels. Lamps do their part, too, to up the color ante in

various rooms with colorful shades or bases.

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classic
revival
graceful

Homes once had rooms used for

a specic purpose, but today,
rooms are used for everything.
In this renovated home, spaces
were opened up to ow into each
other, which required a unied
and coordinated color scheme
throughout that would create a
look of casual, livable elegance.

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Colors and patterns complement adjacent

BECKONING BAY. Most of the rooms in this Mobile, Alabama, Tudor Revival are bathed in light, watery
blues and greens reminiscent of the nearby bay. The cool, relaxing color sets the tone for the home and shifts
throughout the day with the ambient light. In the living room, stripes, plaids, orals, and solids in quiet blue and
green add interest but not visual noise. Isolated pops of pink, purple, and orange keep things lively. ACCENT
FOCUS. A light touch keeps the small dining room from feeling crowded. Pale hues for chair slipcovers, window
shades, and the area rug allow a few accent pieces in bold hues to achieve focal-point status. KITCHEN
CONTRAST. Rather than being conned to a single color for kitchen cabinets, white and brown mix to create
contrast and depth and to provide a color base for other design choices in the room such as window treatments,
backsplash tiles, countertops, and accessories. Choosing a dark nish for the island helps dene it and will hide
the scuff marks that are inevitable when the counter stools are in use.

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color connected
Forge strong and lively connections
through an open-plan home by:
Considering the whole picture
Look carefully at sight lines from
different sides of the room to
determine where to showcase or
shift colors within a space.
Going for ow Create cohesion
by carrying the same neutral
backdrops, such as white walls
and ceilings, painted or stained
woodwork, and hardwood ooring
or carpeting, from one area to
the next.
Transitioning sensibly Shift wall
colors at architectural stopping or
starting points, such as corners, but
use the same trim color throughout
a space as the tie that binds.
Boldly bonding Use a vibrant hue
or an accent wall color to direct
attention from one room to the
next. Vary the amount and shades
of your color in different areas.
Keeping it in proportion For an
easy room-to-room transition, use
the same hues throughout your
home and vary the proportions in
each room. For example, use one
hue as a wall color in one room and
as an accent color in the next.

SUBTLE SHIFTS. A progression of hues ows through the rooms of the house: A nature-inspired green
brightens the kitchen, a soothing blue is introduced in the living room and dining room, and in addition to
those colors, an infusion of a delightful lavender enlivens the master suite. Fabrics follow the same path, from
subdued hues in the living room and master suite to bolder colors and prints in the kitchen plus glam wallpaper
in the main hall. PAW PRINTS. Stairway walls start with an unassuming beige, then get gregarious in a
hurry with a boldly beautiful lilac-and-gold wallpaper pattern. An animal-print rug and runner add amboyant
detail underfoot, while a touch-of-bling gold faux bois side table makes a surprising appearance. COOL AND

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CLASSIC. The master suite is an escape zone for adults. The colors are relaxing, and the classic hardwood
furnishings reect the areas French and Spanish heritage. Faint hues of blue, green, and purple create an
analogous palette on the cool side of the color wheel, ideal for the warm and humid environment of a Southern
home. SPA QUALITY. Cool, pale hues and botanical prints reect the homes proximity to the water and add
a soothing spa quality to the master bath, where a large soaking tub takes center stage. Unlined shades on the
windows allow the light to ood the space and reect off the polished white surfaces.

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appointed by the Deity to
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