Light and airy rooms work well in warm climates as well as in colder areas in a sunroom. The colors of choice here are a pastel version of yellow, not the warm buttery one, soft pink, light blue and coral, which is more of a pinky peach. These colors all do well as backgrounds such as on walls. A room painted light pastel coral will automatically make the room feel light and airy. A down-to-earth look could be interpreted as cheerful and friendly. To accomplish that, go for bright blues, bright sunny yellows and terra cottas.
Blue as in sky, yellow as in sun and terra cotta as in clay from the earth.
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For a more sophisticated look, go for gold. Antique gold, hunter green, royal purple, royal or navy blue all fit into this luxurious sophistication with grace and charm. In design, it is usually best to choose three colors; one as the theme, with the other two as accents. Combine any three of these colors and the look of lavishness will prevail.
(Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, is president of Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, Inc. in Naples, Fla.)
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