ALL ABOUT COLOR

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DAVID BROMSTAD

WHY USE IT?

Fresh face Pair gray-blue with accent

colors like turquoise and orange. “ It's

unexpected and jazzes things up,”

David says.

Road test To find the right shade

of gray-blue, place paint or fabric

swatches side-by-side. “ When you look

at different shades together you get a

better idea of the true color. You’ll be

able to see that some are grayer, some

are bluer, and some may even look

green or purple,” David says.

On the move “ Blue is very relaxing,

but it’s also known for improving

productivity,” David says. Hence it’s

great in a bedroom or office.

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ELAINE GRIFFIN

WHY USE IT?

Style maker Red has been a classic color for decades

because it’s so versatile, Elaine says. “ With mahogany

furniture, it goes very traditional. With streamlined

modern pieces, it’s 20th-century modern. I’m crazy

about crisp white trim with red walls. I also love red

with mid-range khakis, grays, or taupes to get a

combination that Europeans have used for

centuries,” Elaine says.

Ease it in If you want to ease into red, introduce it in

doses, Elaine advises. ‘Try an accent wall behind your

sofa or on the back of a bookcase, or add a dash with a

pillow or throw.”

Good to know “Although red looks swell anywhere, I

love it in particular for rooms that are used primarily

at night, such as libraries, dens, and dining rooms.”

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FEBRUARY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

PHOTOS: (BEDROOM) COLLEEN DUFFLEY; (BROMSTAD PORTRAIT) ZACH GROSS PHOTOGRAPHY; (DINING ROOM) JAMES YOCHUM; (GRIFFIN PORTRAIT) RACHEL BEEN