DECORATING GUIDE

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Fall 2008 Art Decorating Trends

Whether it's the sheer number of choices available, the fear of expressing yourself creatively, or just being unsure where to begin, there are many reasons why you might feel less than confident in your decorating abilities.

DECORATING COLOR SCHEMES

BLUES Cool and calming and restful Very popular color for bedrooms Good for rooms with southern exposures. Accent colors gold and terra cotta
REDS Stimulating, exciting, good for rooms with northern exposures
GREENS Cool, reflecting on nature Green complements most colors Good for rooms with southern exposures Team up your greens with with soft peach and terra cotta Soft greens mixed with natural colors create a relaxing and restful room.
YELLOWS Bright and cheery. One of the most popular colors in kitchens. Bright yellow goes well with blues Warmer tints go great with the red family. Accent colors Reds and just a touch of Black. Good for northern exposures. Keep it light and don't over do it! Creamy yellows, warm gold's make a room appear brighter and larger lending a comfortable appearance to the room.

WHITES
White will always make a room appear larger
Consider using soft tint colors on walls and moldings
which will make the room more appealing and inviting.
White is a good color for making dark hallways brighter looking.

Your area lighting will change the appearance of the colors you choose. Daylight, florescent, track lighting, incandescent lighting give different shades of colors. Be sure to check your colors in the lighting you have in your home.

CHOOSING A COLOR SCHEME

The interior color of your house determines the moods of visitors and your family. When choosing the color scheme in your home be sure to check our complete guide on color schemes for the interior of your home.

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