The Colors You Need Now

Just in time for a warm-weather makeover, our editors have chosen seven versatile colors to freshen your home. Read on to find out why we love these hues and how they can brighten your interiors.

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Camel

Its good looks and fresh attitude have long made camel a favorite of fashion designers, including Ralph Lauren and the late Bill Blass. Camel packs enough flexibility for subtle and edgy treatments alike.

Strike a balance with colors that pop. You can spice it up with red, or use it to tone down bright orange or electric turquoise accents. Or, paint your walls camel and create subtle contrasts with periwinkle velvets and white linens. At left, a black-lacquer table looks great among ebony chairs upholstered in camel-colored leather (the same way a black turtleneck looks great under a camel-hair coat).

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