indoors
LIFE AT HOME
the master bedroom,
of the best shades on the
Mandy says. The bedposts point the
way to a circular tray ceiling.
mixing
it up
Combine colors and
patterns like a pro with
tips from Mandy Lowry.
FIND A STARTING
POINT
A rug ora
favorite fabric can set
the color scheme for a
room or the whole
house. Mandy repeats
the floral curtains in
both the dining room
and living room, then
mixes their orange,
blue, and green colors
in varying degrees
throughout her home.
VARY THE SCALE
A floral or geometric
pattern gives subtle
energy when it is small
in scale and has a
neutral-color
background. For boldly
colored, large-scale
patterns, a little goes a
long way. Try them on
pillows.
PROVIDE REST
AREAS
White and
solid colors, even if
they’re relatively bright,
give the eye a place to
rest and contribute to
a peaceful feeling. ^
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4 8 AUGUST 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
