ALL ABOUT COLOR

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pairedwithgreenorredisa

tried-and-true combo, often used to

^energize sun rooms and breakfast nooks.

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Softer shades are a natural with creams

and browns.

Designer David

Bromstad, host of

HGTV’s “Color

Splash,” says rainy

days inspire him

to decorate with

yellow. 'If it's

raining outside and

then I see someone

in a bright yellow

raincoat, it just

brightens my mood."

■ Fashion

forward

vibrant

colors are currently

the rage in fashion,

especially canary

yellow, says David.

At home, try golden

yellows with slate

blue or soft pink for

an elegant look.

■ Ease in

“Yellow

can be a strong

color, but you can

tone it down by

using a soft shade

or pairing it with

beiges and

browns.”

■ Energy boost

Yellow is a natural

choice for kitchens

and breakfast

nooks where you

want energy, David

says. “It’s a happy

color, and most

people want to be

happy in the

mornings.” InD

m mm P

i. Pillow Damask

Pillow in honey,$22;

pien.com

2.

Vase,

$22; heathceramics

.com

3.

Umbrella

Market umbrella in

marigold, $90;

potterybarn.com

4.

Plate Buttercup

Faire dinner plate

by Kim Parker, $22;

spode.com

5.

Glass

Sagaform glasses,

$20; (set of 4)

kitchenkapers.com

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JUNE 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

P H O TO S : (R O O M ) JEFF M A C N A M A R A ; (P O R T R A IT ) Z A C H GROSS P H O TO G R APH Y; M AR KET EDITO R: APRIL H ARD W IC K