5 Reasons to have an accent wall

Should I have an accent wall? This is the most frequently asked  question that keeps popping up in conversation with clients.  Like every other decision made in design the answer depends on the room in question.<br /><br />Contemporary and modern interiors can  lend themselves to accent walls.  Personally I'm not a great lover of accent walls except in very specific situations.  I do not have any in my own home. I feel there are more subtle ways to make a room inviting and interesting.  Accent walls that employ extreme colour contrasts are definitely not one of my loves, unless they are designed very skillfully, they visually unbalance a room especially when the room is small.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">When should you think about using an accent wall in a room?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are basic guidelines to help you decide if and where you may want an accent wall: </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1. To anchor or define a separate area within a larger space especially in open plan homes</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/83198/The-Neoteric-Classic-modern-kitchen-hawaii"><img alt="The Neoteric Classic modern kitchen" border="0" height="265" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/83198_0_3-2203-modern-kitchen.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/kitchen" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a>  <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/4238/Archipelago-Hawaii-refined-island-designs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">refined island designs</a></small><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The value of the colour of the accent wall  is kept in check with the overall look of the room.  It isn't jarring but it does help to define the seating area.  </span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/27007/Alterstudio-modern-dining-room-austin"><img alt="Alterstudio modern dining room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/27007_0_3-0970-modern-dining-room.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/austin" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/3788/Alterstudio" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Alterstudio</a></small><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2.To highlight a large focal point on or near a wall</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURELwUGIzL4fL6I2_maC-GMohF-uKxLGvJiQH4ZnwIheALhjvf_XVqLLe28UeAzv42wij2qMOaxVMlkRMIu7gZiqv4JfsUPvCw06EJVgE34tQzI1NiUuqr3OuerYctFIGS0xAUAcmSbai/s1600/country_modern_living_room.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURELwUGIzL4fL6I2_maC-GMohF-uKxLGvJiQH4ZnwIheALhjvf_XVqLLe28UeAzv42wij2qMOaxVMlkRMIu7gZiqv4JfsUPvCw06EJVgE34tQzI1NiUuqr3OuerYctFIGS0xAUAcmSbai/s400/country_modern_living_room.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.porterhousedesigns.com/colorsizzle/a-real-accent-wall">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The addition of red/rose to the recessed areas of the wall further highlights the fireplace and creates a commanding focal area in a small room. The focal colour is well distributed around the room providing good colour balance.</div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/21176/Interior-re-design-and-interior-re-designers-Blacksheep-Design-UK-are-residentia-contemporary-living-room-london"><img alt="Interior re-design and interior re-designers-Blacksheep Design UK are residentia contemporary living room" border="0" height="291" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/21176_0_3-7620-contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/1738/Blacksheep" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Blacksheep</a></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The lighter taupe colour used to accent the firplace is soft and helps to focus the eye on the fireplace wall without overwhelming the overall quiet tone of this room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>3.To pull a viewer's eye through a room</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2pQ1KQBASd7TIfNv2QUlFhNKM-ckZUbqsec5sucJQEzhk2rYgs9gC0lD38iHpm8LXF3gDm6hg-_oe7_Ng4q_Hbko6dI3PKZSEirYRHSYVGfEYAquCq2o6AtqbFG9W90m0-FgHsI2fN1v/s1600/accent+er.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2pQ1KQBASd7TIfNv2QUlFhNKM-ckZUbqsec5sucJQEzhk2rYgs9gC0lD38iHpm8LXF3gDm6hg-_oe7_Ng4q_Hbko6dI3PKZSEirYRHSYVGfEYAquCq2o6AtqbFG9W90m0-FgHsI2fN1v/s400/accent+er.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.genuinestyle.net/minimalist-interior-design-idea-for-living-room/"> source</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your  eye automatically moves through this space to the opposite wall. The same effect could be achieved with a less intense colour though.  Why do so many people automatically use red on accent walls?  In small spaces intense warm colours  make the wall advance and shrink the space visually when you should be thinking about enlarging it. </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/28114/Green-and-white-kitchen-eclectic-kitchen-los-angeles"><br /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/75254/Living-Areas-eclectic-living-room-miami"><img alt="Living Areas eclectic living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/75254_0_3-4663-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="298" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZJFQ48nFAFaKv2VeeeVz1F5Nj-P1lHSjhDlktcRaPwXK4fM7NLna_jyFL9-MDllUsNPDneTqLJ3JfGQJ1xmY-FIy0qO1pAGYQmwyk1jhcGpGNklHaGEkxu-EZoI2MtGmGxqJb4qDDf11/s1600/8-Laura-Ashley-lg--gt_full_width_landscape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/10001/David-Churchill" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Houzz</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">In this room  your eye is caught by the red area rug initially but the use of the gray blue on the wall in the next room makes the space seem like it is going on forever.  </span></small></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-I60kccMbGMTuKFxrOccwJRyiw1V9ABD6oBGc2U8i2Hk28U5K7DHXxWn4vOkvZpw0GJvsnZSD9Xgunh-idy4H5n7NvXPnpEN4AnxaAOLjOVTVW7vXAc1ae138e28FXtY3T45xkmkwW7zd/s1600/my+home+ideas+haverty%2527s-l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-I60kccMbGMTuKFxrOccwJRyiw1V9ABD6oBGc2U8i2Hk28U5K7DHXxWn4vOkvZpw0GJvsnZSD9Xgunh-idy4H5n7NvXPnpEN4AnxaAOLjOVTVW7vXAc1ae138e28FXtY3T45xkmkwW7zd/s400/my+home+ideas+haverty%2527s-l.jpg" width="400" /></a><small> <a href="http://www.myhomeideas.com/room-galleries/bold-statement-00415000067428/index.html">source</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This is a skillful use of an accent wall to pull the viewer through the room .  It also highlight the door and the addition of the vertical metal wall art is perfect for the space. The red also pulls the accent colour through the room.  </span></small></div></div></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>4. To  visually change the proportions of a room - visually enlarge or shrink it</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/88193/dining-room--dining-room-"><img alt="dining room dining room" border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/88193_0_3-4813--dining-room.jpg" width="441" /></a> </div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/11079/Elad-Gonen--Zeev-Beech" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Houzz</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This large space is controlled by the use of the dark accent wall which anchors the space and also provides a backdrop for the dining table. </span> </small></div><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/22771/highland-park-contemporary-dining-room-chicago"><img alt="highland park contemporary dining room" border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/22771_0_8-5409-contemporary-dining-room.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/1711/PowellKleinschmidt-Inc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Powell/Kleinschmidt, Inc.</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Long narrow rooms can usually take an accent wall which helps to visually shorten the space. The yellow in the artwork adds to this effect. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5.To provide a backdrop that frames a room's furniture arrangement (typically the first wall you see when you enter a room).</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBf7sS_hOC6qtweY0tA9dupSRS50b4k6gsaGn2yOZPVtEfB80kTjYYflePoLbXEc9V4NpCrOD0VXrcT0sx6-7VOpxG6jJEvK-bXTHmNqxeIQrqE_-ezjyoNFaQCJWVFqxyfuHuI7HiHGm/s1600/tumblr_l0ilbt6b9K1qa3fn7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBf7sS_hOC6qtweY0tA9dupSRS50b4k6gsaGn2yOZPVtEfB80kTjYYflePoLbXEc9V4NpCrOD0VXrcT0sx6-7VOpxG6jJEvK-bXTHmNqxeIQrqE_-ezjyoNFaQCJWVFqxyfuHuI7HiHGm/s400/tumblr_l0ilbt6b9K1qa3fn7.png" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/21988/Bedroom-Retreat-modern-bedroom-new-york">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love everything about this soft and inviting room.   The accent wall quietly does it job of focusing the eye and highlighting the minimal furniture arrangement. The three piece of art are a great finishing touch.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/85976/Aquamar-Bathtub-modern-bathroom-miami"><img alt="Aquamar Bathtub modern bathroom" border="0" height="282" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/85976_0_3-0061-modern-bathroom.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/bathroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/6235/PSCBATH" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">PSCBATH</a></small><br /><small>  <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small><br /><div style="color: black;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">You certainly can't ignore this bathtub.  The splash of red that anchors it makes the room. </span></small></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/70869/Living-Room-eclectic-living-room-philadelphia"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/70869/Living-Room-eclectic-living-room-philadelphia"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then there are the accent walls that might have been better placed in a room or left out entirely because they cause confusion. As always , this is my humble opinion.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOyzeYrz1uc8HtpIwUS3a6wbrbd-S3jyKymcgU0907aDMwMb3oDiHC1Qrp6q3Do4C37oNvfFOZA89yrIG6LL2bEndeZUfjRWFP7u4IrBvC2gPjfhBZWuWHLDU8a8yieKynswzPqBp-Ip8/s1600/111308accent-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOyzeYrz1uc8HtpIwUS3a6wbrbd-S3jyKymcgU0907aDMwMb3oDiHC1Qrp6q3Do4C37oNvfFOZA89yrIG6LL2bEndeZUfjRWFP7u4IrBvC2gPjfhBZWuWHLDU8a8yieKynswzPqBp-Ip8/s400/111308accent-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/look/roundup-painted-accent-walls-and-why-we-love-them-069354">source</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If I were choosing a wall to accent in this room it would not be the back wall because it is  not the focal point in the room.  Everything points to the fireplace wall including the furniture arrangement. If you felt the far wall needed interest, a large piece of art or an arrangement of art work hung at viewing level would help bring this wall  back into the room.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you a fan of accent walls? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

5 Reasons to have an accent wall

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What colour should I paint my entrance?

 When I am choosing colours for a specific space I usually have a set of  very loose guidelines that I consider  when making decisions. These guidelines are not hard and fast rules, rather they have been formed through various experiences and observations over the years.  If I were choosing a colour for an entrance (porch or foyer) here are some of the things I would consider :<br /><br /><b>The purpose of the space </b><br />A doorway serves as a transition from one state of existence to another and this transition can be marked in various ways.  One of the most common strategies is to use colour to reflect your invitation to enter your home. People often  choose a welcoming colour (red, yellow,  green etc. )  or a more stabilizing  colour (brown, black, gray) for their entry door.<br /><br />  When the door is opened that colour is brought  inside.  If it is a strong colour, I consider it when I am choosing the colour for the interior walls of the porch/foyer. I also like the inside of the door  to serve the same as it does when entering; therefore, I often suggest   painting the inside of the entrance door the same colour as the outside.  This creates a colour unit and adds an accent to the room. This look works exceptionally well when there isn't a lot of other distraction in the decor as the green doors below show. In these rooms the painted doors serve as focal points. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/17773/Feldman-Architecture-modern-entry-san-francisco"><img alt="Feldman Architecture modern entry" border="0" height="447" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/17773_0_8-3153-modern-entry.jpg" width="500" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/175/Feldman-Architecture-Inc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Feldman Architecture, Inc.</a></small><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImEyUwsisVZV8bMhlyqIbeObD75z86fYqGX1OUjEu3wE7XfaG4Ptwtb_W7VTu5eCRCvl2feMFeVRO7EQTWCPmHdjQnAh12vdYeTOmiKpNqsB-bPQewfWGAwlmrsU5fZM1ejm4ZM63DFt5/s1600/front-door1.jpg_e_9c53654d7f7c9c72667efde1daba6b35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImEyUwsisVZV8bMhlyqIbeObD75z86fYqGX1OUjEu3wE7XfaG4Ptwtb_W7VTu5eCRCvl2feMFeVRO7EQTWCPmHdjQnAh12vdYeTOmiKpNqsB-bPQewfWGAwlmrsU5fZM1ejm4ZM63DFt5/s400/front-door1.jpg_e_9c53654d7f7c9c72667efde1daba6b35.jpg" width="400" /></a><small> </small><br /><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/hallway/Zesty_front_door_hallway_10970.html?subslug=">House to Home </a><small> </small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">I just love that lime green door with the black niche,  but do I ever want to hang a more vibrant, larger scale painting on the dark wall. </span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Even though there's patterned wallpaper in the entry below, the strength and size of the door make it a dominant feature  in the room.  The black railing and art work connects the eye to the door to create visual flow.   Entrances are an excellent place to use wallpaper to achieve the colour you want and to inject texture/pattern into the space. I know that many people have a hard time warming up to  wallpaper, but it does have its purposes. </span></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7-9GEZodMZnbt3UDpEusdSEzdnBYAcYb_EsMKbTJOyv3TlVD12u7P14QvXTX6cOK8egQy-QD95uToNoQv-lwrH-yxOIf1c8yCZb2XDFyZ7iU4md9nTJ1yJeh6lAUV10D4B_nlIxgPprV/s1600/elledecor-foyer1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7-9GEZodMZnbt3UDpEusdSEzdnBYAcYb_EsMKbTJOyv3TlVD12u7P14QvXTX6cOK8egQy-QD95uToNoQv-lwrH-yxOIf1c8yCZb2XDFyZ7iU4md9nTJ1yJeh6lAUV10D4B_nlIxgPprV/s400/elledecor-foyer1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">An entrance  is a transition space into the rest of the house  or another way to think about it is that it is the beginning of a colour journey. Not much time is spent there. For that reason I think it provides a safe area to be adventurous with colour.  How adventurous I get depends on the amount of light entering the space.   When choosing colours I will often look at any interesting colours on the outside of the house-  shrubs, flowers, accessories -  that might suggest a colour to bring inside.  I also like to use "nature colours" ( toned greens, blues) in entrances because they carry the outside in. </div>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPutmubdPWUlIspRcEDTBVHh5B_nEpTkmORhOVFv08Crxc-JvOSbWVdVmWscUQD3ytyDXcToCblWHC31bA7g4Am_LZyyiNjJwlEkTi0HYK905VXp0Iw_1zb7dic5I3pQBto8vVX-rfwAc/s1600/28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPutmubdPWUlIspRcEDTBVHh5B_nEpTkmORhOVFv08Crxc-JvOSbWVdVmWscUQD3ytyDXcToCblWHC31bA7g4Am_LZyyiNjJwlEkTi0HYK905VXp0Iw_1zb7dic5I3pQBto8vVX-rfwAc/s640/28.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.thelennoxx.com/category/browse-by-room/hallwayentry/page/4/">source</a><a href="http://www.thelennoxx.com/category/browse-by-room/hallwayentry/page/4/"></a></small></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DufQFRvoBLfnxEIUv6fXA9Z59IcIlctBmG5chQfzgQbvWtOidGcmWDmHy5hFkaYUX4zcI3oVVnBk-_SwPaShIhsayaF59lKrHmXCeWa3e02lp74orolnYC9uDFhAF5fNN6khzp4ab25x/s1600/portfolio4_7_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DufQFRvoBLfnxEIUv6fXA9Z59IcIlctBmG5chQfzgQbvWtOidGcmWDmHy5hFkaYUX4zcI3oVVnBk-_SwPaShIhsayaF59lKrHmXCeWa3e02lp74orolnYC9uDFhAF5fNN6khzp4ab25x/s640/portfolio4_7_lg.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the lennoxx</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH2EMxX1ac6uTXu4Cn4YLAq8LF5lgwMnUIP4f-dTDHiDA1MD6O-Fh-KjrzKLiqAjqkk2K35G1EnykWJJU590CkWcO93hoQGnNHcw73b23aztPIOAeT4wbVvU8Kudk9eUpmr8Th1VrrJl9/s1600/sassaman_entry_lg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH2EMxX1ac6uTXu4Cn4YLAq8LF5lgwMnUIP4f-dTDHiDA1MD6O-Fh-KjrzKLiqAjqkk2K35G1EnykWJJU590CkWcO93hoQGnNHcw73b23aztPIOAeT4wbVvU8Kudk9eUpmr8Th1VrrJl9/s400/sassaman_entry_lg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/eclectic/entryways/2202/index.html#/id-1599/room-entrywa">Nicole Sassaman </a><br /><br />I like the repetition of greenery from outside to inside and the inclusion of this chest with multiple drawers would be great for storage... but would you ever find what you placed  there? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyrO0nxfYOvgrwVsw1nWz3WtCyZF9QSDLHTlk0W9C79HkvNAiy0bww8j3h6Z-hpBlmFrkdvF-ojW0bMdKQ_XSfJqSEZFI8lywNM03uzOkmaBAzVsJsslKv7dTqGL-yPXQYyDVSFjUdcN6/s1600/hallway17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyrO0nxfYOvgrwVsw1nWz3WtCyZF9QSDLHTlk0W9C79HkvNAiy0bww8j3h6Z-hpBlmFrkdvF-ojW0bMdKQ_XSfJqSEZFI8lywNM03uzOkmaBAzVsJsslKv7dTqGL-yPXQYyDVSFjUdcN6/s320/hallway17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIyrO0nxfYOvgrwVsw1nWz3WtCyZF9QSDLHTlk0W9C79HkvNAiy0bww8j3h6Z-hpBlmFrkdvF-ojW0bMdKQ_XSfJqSEZFI8lywNM03uzOkmaBAzVsJsslKv7dTqGL-yPXQYyDVSFjUdcN6/s1600/hallway17.jpg">source  </a></div><br />Splashes of nature or nature inspired motifs also add to the welcoming feeling in an entrance especially when they are backed by a neutral colour. <br /><br />The goal  when choosing a colour scheme for your home is to create a continuous flow from  room to room, with each space complementing  the other.<b>  </b>I like the journey from entry into the rest of the house to be a progression from a  little darker/brighter colour into lightness. You'll want the room to have impact and make a statement. After all, this is where your guests will get a preview of the rest of your home. At the same time the entrance  serves as the connector to the rest of the house. When this transition is obvious  without a door to close the area off, my solution is usually  to choose a neutral gray/taupe that sets a sophisticated tone but doesn't cause you difficulty when running it into the next colour. See the perfect example below.  Not so sure about that yellow chandelier thought!<br /><b><br /></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELP9clSCIjVCGceqWK6mm4oKUHp7TKDDpiat-_DKQVU_JEaoJo18t0CSOfhsDR-271QS1W_Zfni64Y4YPC1J4m7G7LQRBC4PQbG8Sn-OEPSR2AExfxM6gkrJu_xjBlTW7j0Z2O4dW05mF/s1600/Hallway-modern-Ideal-Home.jpg_e_9c53654d7f7c9c72667efde1daba6b35.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELP9clSCIjVCGceqWK6mm4oKUHp7TKDDpiat-_DKQVU_JEaoJo18t0CSOfhsDR-271QS1W_Zfni64Y4YPC1J4m7G7LQRBC4PQbG8Sn-OEPSR2AExfxM6gkrJu_xjBlTW7j0Z2O4dW05mF/s400/Hallway-modern-Ideal-Home.jpg_e_9c53654d7f7c9c72667efde1daba6b35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/hallway/Period-style_hallway_30598.html?subslug="> house to home</a></div><br /><b>Orientation factors </b><br />I am a firm believer in  considering the  type of light you have entering a space and choosing colours to "correct" the light.   I'm most concerned with north light because it is  cooler and will need to be warmed up with the right colour selection- yellows, rusts, oranges, reds or warm neutrals etc.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1HUdWpSJ09vXM5tTJXPwiJD8jwr5DC9otQKWoHTEiyNU9LStLTWr_5tMGvkjRier1dL7OzQzEdZtos_UDP7Hz-OKWMErTrHqPq3L3e6nQhJq2YXGSoYBkpHQT_Jzs4W-liYma9x16OJA/s1600/sdfguhj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1HUdWpSJ09vXM5tTJXPwiJD8jwr5DC9otQKWoHTEiyNU9LStLTWr_5tMGvkjRier1dL7OzQzEdZtos_UDP7Hz-OKWMErTrHqPq3L3e6nQhJq2YXGSoYBkpHQT_Jzs4W-liYma9x16OJA/s640/sdfguhj.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thelennoxx.com/category/browse-by-room/hallwayentry/page/2/"> the lennoxx</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you notice that the warmest colour was on the ceiling?  It makes the whole room glow.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJbQQmTpAKc8BnBXTqDRpSy0D4o1DaOmQehZwP1Lqwpc5VU9Ka8BKAcQQhvuHfMF3hIXoHApNoeUZbreGmq3jHs8tAZXpbc23Nq_TtOkKNMUDZZ6UtNaqYNZoq012Hr3YnrUWLR5-zpfG/s1600/charalambous-rust-entry-way_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJbQQmTpAKc8BnBXTqDRpSy0D4o1DaOmQehZwP1Lqwpc5VU9Ka8BKAcQQhvuHfMF3hIXoHApNoeUZbreGmq3jHs8tAZXpbc23Nq_TtOkKNMUDZZ6UtNaqYNZoq012Hr3YnrUWLR5-zpfG/s400/charalambous-rust-entry-way_lg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/eclectic/entryways/2202/index.html#/id-2101/room-entryways"> Andreas Charalambois </a>HGTV</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't imagine a warmer room.  I'm not a fond lover of orange /rust on walls but it really works in this space.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTWJ_iLmsxmx-ghwhaw6wakEITQ-kiZt4VihfWvQ6021lGcXr2lEMj7HmFaA4fm_dj7OrOz_J9D39kFuzrfX7hqm8NbQTOiTfJpFaBN5BM5WAHbg7etF90CEvyKHVQiTtlJZnJ6xI4tOA2/s1600/erinn-valencich-frank-entry-way_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTWJ_iLmsxmx-ghwhaw6wakEITQ-kiZt4VihfWvQ6021lGcXr2lEMj7HmFaA4fm_dj7OrOz_J9D39kFuzrfX7hqm8NbQTOiTfJpFaBN5BM5WAHbg7etF90CEvyKHVQiTtlJZnJ6xI4tOA2/s400/erinn-valencich-frank-entry-way_lg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/eclectic/entryways/2202/index.html"> Erinn Valencich</a> HGTV</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>What should you do if you have your heart set on a cool colour in  your north facing entrance?   I would say go ahead- I did! I just made sure I had a warm colour on the doors and suitable accessories to warm up the space.  There's always a way in decorating.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/77576/Art-as-Pop-traditional-entry-los-angeles"><img alt="Art as Pop traditional entry" border="0" height="749" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/77576_0_8-4730-traditional-entry.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/entry" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/10633/Blue-Tangerine-Art" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Blue Tangerine Art</a></small><br /></div><span style="font-size: small;">This overall cool entry is warmed up by the use of two beautiful art works. The yellow is like a beacon of warmth considering it is a cooler yellow.Did you notice the topiary tree used to bring the outside in and how it plays visually with the foliage outside the window?</span><br /><br />If your  space faces south it will get warmer light and cooler colours will help to tone down the warmth. Personally I don't think a space can appear too warm especially in northern climates.  In east or west orientations you have a wide range of colour choices.<br /><br />How does your entrance look these days?  <br /><br /><div class="description" id="fb_captionbox" style="display: block;"></div><div class="description" id="fb_captionbox" style="display: block;"></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/entry" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/10633/Blue-Tangerine-Art" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

What colour should I paint my entrance?

 When I am choosing colours for a specific space I usually have a set of  very loose guidelines that I consider  when making decisions. Thes...

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Colouring outside the box with orange

<span style="font-size: small;">Left to my own devices I would choose orange as either an accent or a main colour in decorating a home.  I am happy to see bits of orange in artwork, but that's as exciting as I can get about it.  To give orange a chance I decided to explore how others have used it to create stimulating decors.  Of course, no matter what you do with orange it will be vibrant and commanding. It is not a sit back colour!  I find  that people who love orange have personalities very like the colour.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7vIAhxvz9DOM1fex53mwUXkO9csrqXwffycqhnmpHNQT6-_XUmUapR0OLb9dQQhti_3DjudriRBsvXzBmxYCzxn7Yqg-QS5s2V3bhpL8ilfyg0RwHoU_t9Iz5V6uUon7QN3QyXZ8AGbt/s1600/living-room-wall-color.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7vIAhxvz9DOM1fex53mwUXkO9csrqXwffycqhnmpHNQT6-_XUmUapR0OLb9dQQhti_3DjudriRBsvXzBmxYCzxn7Yqg-QS5s2V3bhpL8ilfyg0RwHoU_t9Iz5V6uUon7QN3QyXZ8AGbt/s400/living-room-wall-color.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://interiordesigningblog.com/living-rooms/how-to-choose-the-best-colour-for-your-living-room/"> source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">An orange sofa  begs to be noticed.  For most people furniture is a big ticket item, and cautiousness is often the ruling factor when purchasing  because you don't want to tire of it quickly.   I love the freshness of this room because it reminds me of eating melon on a tropical island. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBrKJFBB0iN1WzPLjR2RruRFcM09ZED07vj9xZPaVkCmCtSHZmOWQ6fByrQOUJGcOScSbOgSNXwWhbQOt9mt7anZRz_In6WFvlTGkx3KRKt05BApXWlon1DtPYiclHaq4gmDdcIV8dkvv/s1600/18563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBrKJFBB0iN1WzPLjR2RruRFcM09ZED07vj9xZPaVkCmCtSHZmOWQ6fByrQOUJGcOScSbOgSNXwWhbQOt9mt7anZRz_In6WFvlTGkx3KRKt05BApXWlon1DtPYiclHaq4gmDdcIV8dkvv/s400/18563.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://arhzine.com/tag/rooms/">source</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Is the wallpaper the accent wall or is it the orange wall? Circles and orange is about as energetic as you can get.  I love circular motifs.  How many circles are too many for you?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQkCKs_JhShTkwwL1VeqpsMFMhwCyJJ8fODf91Ogrr-kU1-VktzfS15FcX1PRmqZi-3dOOQbAJGQEoEf7x-YvddtOmKBG2UnWEhgXBLuib8iC-v5huMHLW3WtBUxQ2ZEawRnliEyRW4rK/s1600/orange-kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQkCKs_JhShTkwwL1VeqpsMFMhwCyJJ8fODf91Ogrr-kU1-VktzfS15FcX1PRmqZi-3dOOQbAJGQEoEf7x-YvddtOmKBG2UnWEhgXBLuib8iC-v5huMHLW3WtBUxQ2ZEawRnliEyRW4rK/s400/orange-kitchen.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I like the way orange looks with gray.  But then again, I love gray with anything. You better love orange if you decide to put it on your cabinets. </span></div></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4GB8tyG2y-rcU8Np4uK8t-Z0Jr2W7fVoUrfZX6hCokUVN34O52YSUm4vyDDsdPpFiUuTF9KehSMpqZpFNdFky6AvnnrFyfT0m8JnLZwdYLP0ajNx1dHumNt-HEHareMr-GkbSGxZImJv/s1600/living-room-colors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4MwwFWU2TewZZW08Etfr7l2HdPaUwPfsNG4wMAFc8DPM_9FO1eKwbSDdZESg83WfNX_BqFk0djxHNO-j3l_3mP9b2L_4LSPuTnojJYAYpbZ2wQSy7L818LsPnjqG1i7Xxz5WcJBJ-4a3/s1600/Orange+Retro+Dresser.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/65206/Tineke-triggs-contemporary-bedroom-san-francisco"><img alt="Tineke triggs contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="749" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/65206_0_8-8610-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/6849/tineke-triggs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">tineke triggs</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Freshness prevails when orange is used with beige and a bit of blue gray thrown in. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/35137/Astoria-Guest-Retreat-eclectic-bedroom-los-angeles"><img alt="Astoria Guest Retreat eclectic bedroom" border="0" height="460" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/35137_0_8-7877-eclectic-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/4488/Domicile-Interior-Design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Domicile Interior Design</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Just a little does the trick to liven up this very neutral space. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4MwwFWU2TewZZW08Etfr7l2HdPaUwPfsNG4wMAFc8DPM_9FO1eKwbSDdZESg83WfNX_BqFk0djxHNO-j3l_3mP9b2L_4LSPuTnojJYAYpbZ2wQSy7L818LsPnjqG1i7Xxz5WcJBJ-4a3/s1600/Orange+Retro+Dresser.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4MwwFWU2TewZZW08Etfr7l2HdPaUwPfsNG4wMAFc8DPM_9FO1eKwbSDdZESg83WfNX_BqFk0djxHNO-j3l_3mP9b2L_4LSPuTnojJYAYpbZ2wQSy7L818LsPnjqG1i7Xxz5WcJBJ-4a3/s400/Orange+Retro+Dresser.JPG" width="400" /></a> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/m/1790660/116988413/s/0/aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5zeWRuZXliYXJ0b24uY29tJTJGMjAxMCUyRjA4JTJGb3JhbmdlLXJldHJvLWNoZXN0Lmh0bWw=">source  </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">This is a funky colour on a very traditional piece of furniture but it works for me.   Accent pieces should have some energy to them.   </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5PrPCLB6JWA93aE5z2xlBYf6szUMPXZ6t_OVQ7c_YD1thJywicHCIPMPOIqPMIhwukwGwF9diDar5d_sGHKeWhlUAqc0OOmjnyZUFY5bPrkCxYi7Tjc1T8TdYCfYUPErHust8P7r8t-Y/s1600/imagesftyu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5PrPCLB6JWA93aE5z2xlBYf6szUMPXZ6t_OVQ7c_YD1thJywicHCIPMPOIqPMIhwukwGwF9diDar5d_sGHKeWhlUAqc0OOmjnyZUFY5bPrkCxYi7Tjc1T8TdYCfYUPErHust8P7r8t-Y/s400/imagesftyu.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://modernfurniturepics.com/kids-room-furniture/kids-room-in-purple-and-orange-44%20">source</a></span><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">Purple and orange make a striking combination which works very well especially for a child's room.</span></small><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGfsRW0EhZa5myGykETn7BYvR8dNqdlfkJeISjfBv4yneFhfuE0roO4Yli4jMESwPN5VoHKBdWgQdZ4II74dOktnKK1QuChapL8V3zKp_eb7Seq5OPvh8kU6W_ipWdjTZprig4K-oq5OT/s1600/orange-3-decorpad.com_.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGfsRW0EhZa5myGykETn7BYvR8dNqdlfkJeISjfBv4yneFhfuE0roO4Yli4jMESwPN5VoHKBdWgQdZ4II74dOktnKK1QuChapL8V3zKp_eb7Seq5OPvh8kU6W_ipWdjTZprig4K-oq5OT/s400/orange-3-decorpad.com_.png" width="380" /></a></div><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://passport2design.com/orange-is-golden/">source </a></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">Take your cue from artwork when you want to add an accent colour in your decor.   </span></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">or ....</span></small><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">if you love orange just a little bit, let it  perform its magic in an artwork as it does in my dining  room .</span></small><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqb3XKaP_RO3mzuYuDw-g6nTq3ebqjnn27ykZGzQEr89Fzqs_OW6WG9WJBQ1o22a-oCIBEPvFV_7iWopVVitHMrdPpbgjOYi1ELFDl0-TMf-ZOlrfSJuHjtj_0Ih8KES9AUzd2iIZclkvR/s1600/DSCN3986622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqb3XKaP_RO3mzuYuDw-g6nTq3ebqjnn27ykZGzQEr89Fzqs_OW6WG9WJBQ1o22a-oCIBEPvFV_7iWopVVitHMrdPpbgjOYi1ELFDl0-TMf-ZOlrfSJuHjtj_0Ih8KES9AUzd2iIZclkvR/s640/DSCN3986622.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://pages.videotron.com/harrison/">Artwork by Carolyne Honey Harrison</a></small><br /><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/colors/orange-paint">House Beautiful</a> for a slide show of decorator's top picks for orange paint.</div>

Colouring outside the box with orange

Left to my own devices I would choose orange as either an accent or a main colour in decorating a home.  I am happy to see bits of orange in...

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