Decorating

Warm Up With Color

Because we spend our first and last waking hours at home, we could use stimulation with a daily dose of upbeat color.

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More Color Tips

- Individuality is key. Items such as artwork give inspiration to a room. Think of museums you have visited. The various rooms all have wonderful color on the walls to complement the art.

- Matching color tones is very important. One way to do that is by using a paint color deck, which can be picked up at a paint or home-improvement store.

- Once a color is selected, get a quart of paint and test it on the walls. In order to get an appreciation for a true color and its impact on a room, paint an area at least 3 feet wide x 4 feet tall on several walls in the room. Watch it at various times of the day.

- Don't forget the ceiling in a room. It is really another wall. Just as color on walls can make furnishings come alive, painted ceilings can accentuate light fixtures.

Next: The Color Wheel

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