“ If you’re going to choose a rich color,
having other rich colors around it
helps to tone it down.”
Katie Ridder
TO SS P IL L O W S
Back: Zinnia pillow, $30;
rockflowerpaper, 800/281-
0357 to order. Front: Nicola
Lovebirds embroidered pillow
cover, $78; garnethill.com
P E N C IL CUP
Energize your desk with
this tiny dose of vibrant
tangerine.
Galison pencil
cup, $7; seejanework.com
SCO N CE
A drum shade and graphic
print make this sconce
modern.
Stacy Garcia Coral
12" Drum Swing Arm, $130;
lampsplus.com
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P e a c h h u e s : D a te d ?
D e f in ite ly n o t , s a y s N e w
Y o r k C ity d e s i g n e r K a t ie
R id d e r . T h e y ’ r e c l a s s i c ,
f l a t t e r i n g , a n d r e a d y to
b e c o n s i d e r e d a g a i n .
1
Gravitate toward hues
that are hard to put
a name on— peach-
pinks or orange-y
corals, Ridder says.
These hybrid colors
are “always much
more interesting and
give the color more
depth and softness.”
If you’re thinking of
painting a room red,
consider a peach or
melon color instead,
says Ridder. “ Both
are saturated colors,
but these are more
elegant, unexpected,
and sophisticated.”
3
White trim and
furniture make these
colors seem coastal.
If that’s your look,
embrace it. If not, try
dove gray, charcoal,
or chocolate brown
for trim and accents. ■
For buying information see page 216.
PHOTOS: (PORTRAIT) JAY ACKERMAN; (ROOM) RICHARD LEO JOHNSON
