Pratt and Lambert - Personal Expressions 2008 - (Page 3) (See “Bringing the Outside Inside,” page 12.) Natural hues like blues, grays and “Emerald City,” and take greens reflect the air in the advantage of the light when used indoors. Plus, they are the perfect background for other regional hues, such as “ The idea of living space ‘green’ encompasses not only environmental friendliness. but also an evolving awarness of environmental friendliness. On page 24, writer Jenny Pavlasek outlines tips on where to find the best architectural gems and salat home. These pointers keep landfills vaged materials, and how to revive them a universally popular color, but also an awarness of evolving bright salmon, deep browns and greens. Grays, blues and greens also make their way into the summer homes of Nantucket, a popular vacation destination located off the coast of Cape Cod. Thanks to its notoriously gray skies (see “At Home With the Grey Lady” on page 9), some designers find it easier to work with the weather empty and wallets full, plus allow for oneof-kind finds. For more ideas on recycling old wares, check out “Big City, Small ” Town Budget” on page 6, and see how the Junkmarket Girls, who have appeared on national radio and TV shows, go green in style. Finally, don’t underestimate the power of small touches for a big effect. Unique artwork or accessories in hot colors or patterns can transform the entire look of a room, and can be changed from season to season. Metallics are big in 2008, as instead of against it. Infuse some color with accents of Essex green or cottage red. Pampas 17-21 (walls) and Daphne 27-3 (inset Adirondack chair) In the past few years, green also has played another important role in design. The idea of “green” living space not only encompasses a universally popular color, are safari prints and fruity fabrics. These embellishments work well with a background of neutral colors. So go ahead — have some fun with color and patterns in 2008. And feel free to use those rainy summer days as inspiration. P R AT T & L A M B E R T
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