Fashionable Fall Paint Colors
by Debbie Zimmer The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute
Incorporating new paint color into your home is an easy and inexpensive way to
change the mood and ambience of your living area. As cooler weather
arrives, warm up your space with this fall's most popular and
high impact hues. Whether you favor traditional styling or lean more
towards contemporary furnishings, fall's deeper and bolder
paint palette can help set the tone for a warm and seasonal home.
Browns
From taupe to deep chocolate, browns are
a terrific choice to cozy up a space. Brown not only provides
richness to a room, but is a perfect contemporary backdrop when
mixed with aqua blue or purple. For another dramatic room treatment,
try brown on a ceiling, mixed with neutral side walls. When
choosing brown, think hot chocolate, rich coffee beans or a favorite
tweed jacket.
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Purples
Purple has long been considered a fickle
color; in one season and out the next. Today’s purple palette
is regal and can provide drama within a living space. Not quite
ready for an entire purple room? Use purple on one wall or within
a niche area for high impact color and excitement. Combine purple
with earthy green for a harmonious blend with the outside environment.
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Oranges
Orange continues to grow in popularity
and has changed its personality over time. No longer bright and
playful, this season’s orange is more organic in tone and
depth. Pumpkin and ginger hues offer a solid setting when teamed
with metallics, black accents or trim.
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Reds
No season is complete without brilliant
reds! Cranberry, crimson and claret are wonderful festive hues
which provide punch to dining rooms, kitchens and foyers. Coupled
with gold or mustard, this harmonious combination provides excitement
and flair for both fall and the upcoming holiday season.
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