In Chapter One, we start at the

beginning--how to create a color

palette from your real-life posses-

sions. If you aren't sure what works

for you, take the Discovering Your

Inner Hue quiz, page 21. Or, if you

aren't certain how the orientation,

location, siting, and features of your

home affect choices, see the Whose

Hue to Use? checklist on page 40.

Whatever your color passions turn

out to be, you'll find examples

throughout the seven chapters.

Remember, the best thing about

color is this: Colors that inspire and

comfort don't cost any more than

dull ones. Surround yourself and fill

your home with the colors you love.

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If you've lived with neutral colors for a long

time or are just starting the adventure of

decorating your home, work into color at

your own comfortable pace. As you study

the photographs throughout this book,

you'll find easy ways to introduce color.

If deep blues or reds seem like too much,

turn to the warming power of yellow.

This always-happy color is a natural for

everything from dining to sleeping. For a

quick initiation into color, start vCtt4~ a few

accents, such as the pottery vases.

Begin with a small, easy-to-paint room,

such as this decoratively painted bath.

Or, introduce a plaid chair and cushion

(or just accent pillows) into a neutral living

room. Paint guest room window frames

in a bold color. And warm a bath with

just a hint of delicate color

6 ExpressYourself With Color