ALL A B O U T CO LO R
S p i c y
hues that are
in te n s e ly s a tu r a te d b a la n c e
w ith e a r th y g ra y s a n d
b ro w n s . F r e s h e n t h e w a rm
p a le tte w ith c o o l c o n tr a s tin g
c o lo r s s u c h a s b lu e.
1. Spice Route
Moroccan Tab Top
Curtain (45^x84"), $28;
saffronmarigold.com
2.
Toscana Collection
dishes in butter,
$9~$30; zgallerie.com
3.
Cable-knit throw,
S50; jcp.com
4.
Octagonal leather
box with lid in
pumpkin (24" tall),
$200; globalviews.com
for a retailer
F o r buying inform a tion
see page
270
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WELL-
SEASONED
SPACES
Barry Dixon relies
on his tastebuds
when developing
a recipe for a spice
palette. “It may
sound strange, but
if you already have a
positive association
with the flavor of
a certain spice,
you’ll probably love
that color in your
home,” says the
Washington, D.C.-
based designer.
■ Serve it up
Spice colors are
ideal for kitchens
and dining rooms,
Barry says, because
they stimulate
the appetite.
■ Clever combo
For an interesting
twist, Barry
suggests pairing
warm and cool
colors, such as
muted chili pepper
with pale celadon.
■ Add a dash Use
spices as accents,
Barry suggests.
Punchy pillows and
contrasting trims
on draperies wake
up a neutral room.
“You get the taste
of spice without
having a big paprika
sofa overtake the
room,” he says, ini)
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OCTOBER 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTOS: (ROOM) WILLIAM HOPKINS; (PRODUCTS) MARTY BALDWIN; (PORTRAIT) RICHARD ROBINSON
