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HISTORICAL COLORS CAN BE HIP

As an interior designer just starting out, I always began a color selection with B Moore’s Historical Colors. They are classical and dependable.  My old favorites!

A question I hear a lot from established clients is, “how can I take classic colors and make them updated and hip without having to repaint all my walls?”

My historical favorites—example

Main wall color  

HC-79 Greenbrier Beige

HC-79 Greenbrier Beige

is a warm neutral pulled from the earths’ stones.

Trim color                                             

HC-93 Carrington Beige

HC-93 Carrington Beigeis a beautiful warm white.2nd wall color HC 69 Whitall Brown

is a wonderful color for strength and security.

Now select ONE of  the hip, hot colors stated below to add a new fresh look to your home

2146-20 Forest Moss

2146-20 Forest Moss

 
brings the outdoors in and brightens the warm brown palete

 

2168-30 Orange Blossom

2168-30 Orange Blossom

 

 

for contrast , it’s fun and full of energy! 

 

2072-40 Wild Orchid

2072-40 Wild Orchid

 

 

a color of royalty and  elegant contrast

 

  
2080-40 Wild Pink

2080-40 Wild Pink

 

is a daring  and happy accent 

 

 

And where do you apply these accent colors that are updated and hip? On an accent wall such as an end wall or a fireplace surround. Or you could paint a piece of furniture, purchase a couple of pillows and a few decoratives in these colors to pull  the room all together!

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