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The Color Challenge BY ROBYN DEXTER
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Tamsin Mascetti, Tamsin Design Group I don’t think there’s any particular color that’s the most challenging. The most challenging thing is having nice color balance and being careful not to use too much of one color. You can really throw in any color you love as long as you use the right amount of it. It’s good to have fun with color, but be sparing. Create a balance.
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Colors brighten our world; but there are some shades that can be tricky to use when it comes to home-interior design. We asked local designers about challenging colors and how to work around them. Susan Block, The Designing Block Mauve, fleshy tones and chartreuse can be difficult to work with. Undertones in those colors can suck tones right out of peoples’ ( s k i n tone). I’m all about making sure people look good in their own home. Your skin should glow in your home; but a lot of times, people don’t think about themselves in their space and worry more about what colors go together. The best way to work with fleshy tones is to pull in some other colors that are better with your skin tones, like deeper rose colors that add a little life to the room.
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{LadueNews.com} MAY 29, 2015
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