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2. Create a vine-covered party pad. Make a lush, jungle oasis by training climbing vines over garden walls and stringing up rows of glowing lights. A long, low outdoor fireplace is the perfect spot for gathering around, while weatherproof modern chairs add a colorful touch.
Say, “Not tonight, dear” to harsh lighting by using dark lampshades. More opacity means less light, so select your fabric accordingly. If you’re struggling to see your significant other, opt for a higher-wattage bulb within your lamp’s safety guidelines. Or, if the fixture permits, switch to a three-way bulb.
Place lamps in front of mirrors to cast light throughout a room. Pink lightbulbs will soften the setting, and their rosy glow will make you look like a movie star.
Pillar candles in vases or hurricanes make a chic and seductive centerpiece at a private table for two.
Another example of uplighting, this design scheme uses a can light placed behind a plant to turn an ordinary dinner into an exotic mini vacation. With romantic lighting, the shadows can be as enticing as the illumination.
Light up the night with uplighting. Place a few battery-powered LED push lights on your headboard — or on the floor behind your bed — to transform your back wall into an illuminated backdrop for romance.
Here’s another neutral hue with a good bit of personality. Is it beige? Is it gray? Hard to tell, and it will move around on the gray-beige continuum depending on the time of day and the quality of the light. It is a fairly dark hue, however, so I’d pair it with plenty of white to keep it crisp and light.
If your home lacks a generous amount of natural light, you might want to go with a lighter paint color for the majority of your walls. A light greenish-bluish gray, such as Winter in Paris, is a great option, especially for those in hotter climates. The soft and soothing hue will give the feeling of cooling relief from the heat.
Blue Arrow is an example of an unconventional neutral. It’s a medium greenish-bluish gray that can stand on its own or partner well with bold brights or fellow neutrals.
If you prefer a mellower green, check out Hazy Jade. It has more blue and less yellow than Leaf Bud, which reduces the vibrancy, yet it still has a nice, natural vibe. This particular shade of green is a great choice for the exterior of a home.
Spring greens are continuing their popular run in home interiors. We tend to be drawn to such fresh hues because they remind us of nature, youth and renewal. Leaf Bud is a great choice for homes in cold, overcast climates, because it imparts warmth and energy.
Dutch Licorice is one of those colors many designers absolutely love to work with. It looks like a blue-purple-gray-black-brown hybrid to me. In other words, it’s delightfully complicated and will add a wonderful bit of drama to a room.
Night Scape is a deeper greenish blue that will bring elegance to a space. Think of it as turquoise all grown up.
Most of us have positive associations with watery blues, such as Gentle Wave. For me they are reminiscent of lazy summer days spent at the beach or lounging poolside with a good book.
I like playing up the warmth of Mole’s Breath by pairing it with a contrasting cool blue. If you desire even more warmth, add wood tones.
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This pretty, muted palette would work well in a bedroom or office space, or really any room in which you want to feel relaxed and mellow.
It’s a terrific background color to livelier hues. It’s not going to compete for attention with any of the bold elements you happen to have in the space.
3. Purbeck Stone This taupe-gray hybrid is the warmest of the four selections. This is my go-to hue for homeowners who seek a departure from white or beige, but want their home to be light and neutral, with a touch of warmth.
This sample palette is for those who desire a colorful yet light and soothing space. Any of these three muted hues would work well as a main wall color, with the other two in supporting roles as accent colors.
Or use it as a backdrop to zestier accent colors, such as a bold reddish orange or a vibrant watery blue. Because of its subdued quality, it won’t clash or compete with decorative elements that have stronger coloration.
Cooking Apple Green imparts a fresh and clean vibe when paired with light wood tones and white, as in this charming kitchen. This room is blessed with plenty of natural light, but because Cooking Apple Green is fairly light and has a touch of warming yellow to it, it’s a good choice for a room that doesn’t get an abundance of natural light too.
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