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Architecture                         bold in the kitchen and using cabinetry as
       When contemplating where and how to   a showpiece. These color palettes create
       apply color to a space, avoid boxing in   inspiring spaces that invite you to get busy
                                            baking or simply pull up a chair and linger
       your options. Think beyond the traditional   over a cup of coffee.
       wall space when you’re planning ways to   If you’re concerned about how to bring
       change the color in a space; be thoughtful   a color palette together, consider using   Incorporate
       with color and highlight architectural   a collection that has been intentionally
       details to elevate the interest and charm in   curated to mix and match shades for a
       your home. Take a 360­degree immersive   perfect look no matter which hues you   Color Like a Pro
       color approach, painting the same shade   choose. You can easily achieve a new
       from floor to ceiling and all around to   look with an option like the Delightfully
       create a mood­boosting lift to a room.    Daring Color Collection from HGTV
         To infuse more color and boldness   Home by Sherwin­Williams. With earthy
       into your space, consider a timeless and   tones inspired by nature and a dose of
       elegant shade of red, like HGTV Home   vibrancy, the shades are simultaneously     n Balance the boldness of
       by Sherwin­Williams’ 2021 Color of the   energizing and calming. The palette         red with soft whites and
       Year. This paint color, “Passionate,” is   makes it easy to introduce statement
       a deeply saturated hue that is daringly   colors in unexpected ways so you can       natural textures.
       rich and invigorates the senses. This   feel confident in your selections.         n Rustic reds and natural
       bold and empowering red is steeped in                                                wood elements add
       history, merging modern design with                                                  warmth to a cool
       traditional charm.                   Textiles                                        backdrop.
                                            Elements like window treatments, blankets,
       Furniture                            pillows and rugs lend important detail        n An invigorating green
                                                                                            hue pairs beautifully
       Whether you’re into project pieces you can   and character to a room, and they’re    with brass, copper and
                                            also a relatively affordable way to make
       transform into something new or simply                                               rich wood tones.
       shopping for furnishings that complement   noticeable changes. The key is to establish
       your space, be sure to consider how the   cohesion in the space so no one element   n For a soft, mono­
       furniture fits into the overall color scheme.   is overpowering. Softer tones and natural   chromatic look that’s
       A space isn’t defined by the color of its   textures can help bring balance to bold   full of complexity and
       walls or floors alone. Selecting furniture that   hues while vibrant shades create a colorful   dimension, add layers of
       fits with the design brings a more cohesive   pop against a more neutral backdrop. To   texture with furnishings
       and stylized feel to the room. For example,   keep the balance, start with your color   in the same color for a
       a desk and bookshelves in pale natural hues   statement, whether it’s bold bedding in an   3D color look.
       can lend warmth to an office with walls   otherwise neutral bedroom or softer shades
       painted a cool dynamic blue.         in the accent pieces for a room with strong   n Carry bold color onto
                                            color applied to the decorative molding.        ceilings for a truly
       Cabinets                             Explore color combinations and                  immersive experience.
       Painted cabinets are on­trend, and if   get inspired to bring healing design
       you’re bored with basic whites and grays,   elements into your own home at
       you’re not alone. Designers are going   hgtvhomebysherwinwilliams.com.
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