GRAY-BLUE
is hitting
its decorating stride. This hue
strikes a balance between
masculine and feminine.”
DESIGNER DAVID BROMSTAD,
Mother Lode 2330;
prattandlambert.com
“PEACOCK BLUE
hues, from teal to sapphire,
are reviving jewel tones
and offer a fresh take on
navy. If you’re after mood,
drama, or intimacy, the
concentrated color delivers.”
DESIGNER CELERIE KEMBLE,
Galapagos Turquoise 2057-20;
benjaminmoore.com
“CHOCOLATE
BROWN
may well be
the breakout color of
the decade. Once daring,
it has emerged as a
favorite neutral that’s
rich and welcoming.”
DESIGNER LAURIE SMITH,
Van Buren Brown HC-70;
benjaminmoore.com
“WARM RED
is
bold and glowing. This
shade is the perfect ‘true-
blue’ red— it doesn’t go pink
on walls as some reds do.”
DESIGNER ELAINE GRIFFIN,
Dressage TH41;
A
ralphlaurenpaint.com
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ALL ABOUT COLOR
GOLDEN YELLOW
is the
color I use when I want a room to
radiate warmth and energy. Its
untold shades— from lemon to
honey— always lift the spirits.”
DESIGNER BARRY DIXON,
Ciara Yellow 73;
farrowandball.com
W hat’s
New
Go beyond the beige. Five design
experts share their favorite colors,
with no-fail ways to use them at home.
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FEBRUARY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
BY JODY GARLOCK AND KELLY RYAN KEGANS; PHOTO: MARTY BALDWIN
