P H O T O S : (R O O M ) J E F F M cN A M A R A ; (P R O D U C T S ) KIM C O R N E L IS O N ; (P O R T R A IT ) < B A R R Y L A T E G A N

A LL A BO U T COLOR

Frosty

blllCS are elegant with soft creams and

shiny accents such as glass. Take the chill off icy colors

by teaming them with warm browns, reds, or oranges.

Pale blue is an

intrinsically calming

color, says Stephanie

Hoppen, author of

C hoosing B lu e:

C olor You Can Live

W ith.

She advises

pairing blues with

other colors so the

result is refreshing,

“not an unfriendly

ice bath.”

■ Warm front

Natural wood

tones, sandy

beiges, and

limewash finishes

balance barely-

there blue rooms,

Stephanie says.

■ Lasting effect

Paint finish can

impact the mood

of ice blues,

Stephanie says.

“Chalky flat finishes

are warm, while

shiny blues will give

a bit of chill.”

■ Color contrast

“When an all-cool

blue room needs

livening up, be

bold and try a

dash of vibrant

lemon yellow, or a

zinging fuchsia,”

Stephanie says. (S)

On the wall:

Icy Blue 5004-9A

valspar.com

1.

Crystal Ice Pillow Cover in soft blue, $30; westelm

1

.com

2.

Premium cotton towels, from $14.50; llbean.corm

3.

Pacific Collection dishes, $i3.so-$62; atticushome.com

(for a retailer)

4.

Cordoba Club Chair in blue, $400;

grandinroad.com

Stephanie Hoppen