White Paint and Other White Necessities

<p align="center"><img alt="[White+Paint+&+Other+White+Necessities.jpg]" border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YxJ3JFT1s3elWFJN3m2rD2617_qP0BHd_pTB6YRgDz3Je7B0Nr3yVLXPjvBktVMS5cfD9XM1y_qFjRfWPD6YQ2lv9_QZ_8rbpYkseHp-y4KDfXfaN8YZfB1ehQolU5TW_VVD7TArwMJR/s1600/White+Paint+&+Other+White+Necessities.jpg" width="500" /></p> <p align="justify">I have to admit a secret of mine...I am a white SNOB - okay now you know my innermost secret. I use only white candles, white dishes, white towels, white flowers (although I have been known to buy colored tulips), and white sheets. Nothing is more classic than white. White dishes set off the food on them perfectly. I cannot have a good sleep on anything other than white sheets, and white candles and white towels are absolute. <br /> <br />In interiors I love how white <strong><em>highlights good architecture</em></strong>, and any object in the room that has "good bones." White walls are a <strong><em>good backdrop for objects d' art and paintings</em></strong> that are placed in the room - white walls give focus to the lines of the items that are juxtaposed in front of them.  <br /> <br />Painting a room white can make it have surprising depth. When I design an all-white room I <strong><em>use several different shades of white</em></strong> to bring out the architectural details, or I layer the space with strong forms in different tones and textures of white and then use some strong color contrasts to outline and bring the white into focus. My all time favorite white color is - Benjamin Moore paint Cloud White. It is a very soft white and easy to live with. It has a chameleon effect - taking on the colors of what is set next to it and changing in tone at various times of the day. <strong><em>Not every white is snow white</em></strong>. Try using whites tinted with: ivory, cream, antique white, and palest beige, blue and yellow. An interesting fact on the popularity of white is that Benjamin Moore has over 140 whites to choose from.  <br /> <br />To maximize the light in a room I chose a paint with a semigloss finish rather than the latex matte finish more usual on walls. The "chalkier" matte finish absorbs light; the semi-gloss is more reflective. <br /> <br />Some of my favorite whites I use are are from <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/">Benjamin Moore:</a> Cloud White, Simply White, Ballet White, White Dove, White Linen and Designer White.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/S04CJZ0z0GI/AAAAAAAAMhg/xzPPu4i317U/s1600-h/image%5B6%5D.png"><img alt="White Paint Benjamin Moore " border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzseWWRLE88kQ3__9oh0o5DPPBtr2bQQz_JhyqwClhwbW1qynS_3Wgo4qYfQFC1ahUb5Vr-fSZcZ-JAygK8GgXHJjAMsoP_ER6zUTNczqObmiM5rU-dSSz090TOP-UuS3uOft3dL1uroUc/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="White Paint Benjamin Moore " width="314" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/S04CKUdz1AI/AAAAAAAAMho/2IVb6E7GK6A/s1600-h/image4%5B5%5D.png"><img alt="White Paint Benjamin Moore " border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zB7O-xh21HW5Eyath16fvOAIU8mOpeq-bTr0D3IGUTfrLOtzwyEU-dhiQdawFMWTLq8aBb_x_5MV-734j1uDl4s3XU3SHpWxkO3qdEOOkyhKWqYY2EPTPjkB7sOLHO00csxFKEhcjThK/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; 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border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Jennifer Post White Paint Benjamin Moore " width="209" /></a> <br /><em> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/S04CRoG33YI/AAAAAAAAMpI/GsB_NsF4n6E/s1600-h/Jennifer%20Post%204%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="Jennifer Post White Paint Benjamin Moore " border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJbQ6qAVrTUt2Jr5Dq_VdSOXTF14QETB0DRJho_WR7UCjsBDBPJCu9LkluP4HLHL4B8vgHP8VoKVfd-Ccst_Hm0bUrB0StpH60HYAoeUAoDJeShq9_Cad3VaTVZUvX5anPKEqatLNQOTbJ/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Jennifer Post White Paint Benjamin Moore " width="238" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ynkOxvGaV6s/S04CScVEd0I/AAAAAAAAMpU/0cXxQ3OOCOw/s1600-h/ptithabibi%20com%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="ptithabibi com White Paint Benjamin Moore " border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2chUUhmxDx-LV3qQz7wMTihghNBRre621rJOjuOLeQXID-1BB_Z3G1aDk-3o57lykVEY4bbSkhXGm-lDVAQEC6HojoJ2NJqxgtVa_xujnc-iFtcExVWpK2hqPN60Efl8EzoyKp67lLzXl/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; 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White Paint and Other White Necessities

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The Colors of San Jose del Cabo

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border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Cabo San Lucas 6 025" width="246" /></a><a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1"> </font></a> <br /><font size="1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBFB9RvswWZXwOEhw6_drIKnXbKgmrHrO9ZUmIVdIf46rEHYzcz-nXdfGPKdDMwuo1LBfgn_c-Sq-YB_6a0dpP-S8bEhL4duBagAkQPGFkFc3I09A456qTHvaeIbZ8w0Xbm70nBJOalZO/s1600-h/Cabo%20San%20Lucas%206%20031%5B2%5D.jpg"><img alt="Cabo San Lucas 6 031" border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCVLyqseUuvFT6xcrPnFKFlgq-MfE1qYwwlOEbNQS28_lvh84RJTK1-bOqPSUHOOJ4_V-hm_l6hyphenhyphenx7ASRdYvDZ1KubTpsw0PVdO0vyYeuzEQD10Uc2dKsQHTLHfcFN0WwQAa_KuNTsBA8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Cabo San Lucas 6 031" width="502" /></a></font></a><font size="1"> <br />Patricia Gray Inc</font><font size="1"> is an award winning Interior Design firm  in Vancouver, Canada who blogs about WHAT'S HOT  in the world of Interior Design. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2010%20%C2%A9%20Patricia%20Gray%20Interior%20Design%20Blog%E2%84%A2"><font size="1">2010 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

The Colors of San Jose del Cabo

The Colors of San Jose del Cabo                                             Patricia Gray Inc is an award w...

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Reinventing Blue

<p align="justify">And I mean a deep, dark, luscious Blue. It is showing up in walls, fabrics, carpets and accessories. It is a blue that doesn't have green or red in it. It is almost black and is warmer than lighter blues and has more life and depth than Black. It is the deepest shade of Indigo as seen in <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/07/ikat-textiles.html" target="_blank">Ikat Textiles</a>. It is the color of the sky on a moonlit night. It is mysterious, moody, classic, timeless, calming, and refreshing. It can have a glossy finish or be totally matt. It is beautiful when contrasted with pure white. My favorite Benjamin Moore paint colors are Polo Blue, Blackberry Punch, Kensington Blue, Blue Gaspe, Hale Navy, and Old Navy. Some deep blue colors are: sapphire, azure, beryl, cerulean, cobalt, indigo, navy, royal, midnight blue, slate, steel blue, Prussian blue.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVgJMAW_PPnzrjmL2xgCvUiIW9s1eszT1ByMj03ID629sXVGX1-IkM2hIPImqiGrsKqw6CcGoNsfutqWjZKEdGtT4nb9HX68yL2oANw-_Y9x_Pqn5dM-R-om2PUXyxq_7ZYu6uK3Zrwbm/s1600-h/image13%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLRQW3OF7KJL4HsySPFz5XTYMhFhoweHFkz8OWU0jZ-EAUOCPjXb0o_x2PkAgzCeDLyOiQez9VDG2GKy2DUQnGzuMToNEOBHgSy4Sr33D7X6bWVg7-vrt92HhnZ94UEjk_8ctYya4fF0x/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="500" /></a> </p> <p align="center">The high gloss finish on this wall has a subtle reflectivity to it that changes at different times of the day and literally sparkles at night. </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24KlUNnic4AudcdYMtLvTbTNwL_CdxwAmKgAFcOGLUMeuI-FgTlMBM9ghge9nv7jELBuPow3kC5OPa4zEBFW3Zaq1OxN4X5rD8SQnCKd88MZINbPQQxgmzOMOCZY3-9K3lPJJQ92oWlog/s1600-h/psychiko5631%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="psychiko-56" border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTVMqlofCUFXBxUkbjGr9-iu4WHGVwFhMs7yftwtOenoeJYZ4e9SbGDt0cMU0-RKLs54q4jHs0MNA3msVyC1h83lG_c2TF1yyDM2Ph0LbqsJz1yvRC_BSgFsdWp3liYYaza6mJu2yRYAY/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="500" /></a></p> <p align="center">Alberto Pinto has used a deep blue in the bold geometric carpet as his only color in this wonderful Master Bedroom.</p> </a> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Sla_8YpXPu_gegaZBAdVG9EOW9wED_gqasU8FCmkNVrbmOn-o89wEE0gj8Eb7WEAlKQ7lfcBLaUxF8IWeZTxRfsFJBdwchnM7bvaVVvPYXUJN5EoJlVqZ46eVKibeSQm58wKFmh6kOli/s1600-h/image30%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5VjQC1BxsStM8ylZv-qSNqcGNtdNbKrNSGynbTQjWrUIEvhBqxm9iJigE7KRj968PwZZKzeFxpz_aW8M9Am6BzWxWRUScNcwvjRnpTFpI-C_XtFo1GGVfGUdi0mZUBag8ia4HHOY3mUW/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="500" /></a> </p> <p align="center">A deep and refreshing Mediterranean blue has been used on the walls at JK Capri Hotel in Italy.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOE2h-wodkrxRX7WSFcSWWp5bfHSH_o6_bME2q1tFMZw9fXm2nDSEdiSkI_OY7pyPzlGooIyPXoWBC5uGI572hNeB6vd3Z8qYWIqgJPo71JOd5_iTrm9lr5_FmQqAx2vCObPbfhBY_SCc5/s1600-h/image%5B29%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu7PEgpSE9F3d6m6GByiCtIJbdixv7IEmfk0801RYcApO5QYgWgzD4GJnWBcVUIwFu0aNNVl5QCQFd-Kb9wkqkc5XBm7Ci-HUQZJC4WaMzhPjAq4dTH-ZZZO3qkhlY6GTMPrI48f8zc2Ov/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="image" width="250" /></a> </p> <p align="center">A deep "French Blue" velvet for this classic chair.</p> <p align="justify">  <br />I am in the process of designing a guest bedroom and I have chosen a deep blue silk for the curtains called Moonlight. I am putting a natural woven raffia roman shade on the window behind the curtains for some textural interest. The walls will be painted the same shade as the silk curtains: Benjamin Moore "Blue Gaspe". The Headboard is a heavy white Belgium linen. The bedding is white Egyptian cotton with an Hermes cashmere blanket in a deep charcoal color on the end of the bed. The carpet is wool and is the color of white coral. I will hang black and white "ocean" photographs that I have taken on my travels on the blue walls to finish it off. </p> <p align="center">Let me know if these deep luscious shades of blue are slated to become one of your new favorite colors? <br /> <br /><font size="1">Photo Credits from top: Dominio, Alberto Pinto, JK Capri Hotel, Jayson Home. </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">PATRICIA GRAY INC</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and <br />WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

Reinventing Blue

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2010 Color Reform Trends

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GCIMVshJHUWZBF_wsgZPaDJqDIY2DwAHdRrdga3n1-KvSJxtaMef9E0PX2IKWudUYFkPcStwVr4tmrsZjN4OV3EZpnCFAkmClSWidj2GEI-I0utbGNQrzvTXPV5FLgl8DidnkvEaHRf2/s1600-h/image%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWr1U3_qsCR-ZRy9_kQSMeLOxmr5QcJALu-IBH0jUQxsJ7gUm6Xny10Xcg8691yYhDE3SZ-9_Ikfg3nlyR_jqe71WFVux4UZZNBMsqxo5Rtlq2ZxqiuT0pVHtk9Jl-IlHngNBLJ4CpTFu/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="500" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="1">ABC Carpet & Home Vintage 'over-dyed' carpets</font> </strong></p> <p align="center">ABC CARPET NEW YORK INTRODUCES COLOR REFORM TRENDS COLLECTION TO SALVAGE OLD RUGS </p> <p align="justify">I got an interesting email from <a href="http://www.abccarpet.com/" target="_blank">ABC Carpet & Home</a> New York this week, that captured my interest - they (ABC Carpet & Home) is encouraging us to look on the bright side for 2010 with a their new rug collection that promises to: "<em>escape predictability, embrace the unconventional, and help preserve our planet</em>." This new assortment of hybrid carpets called Color Reform, transforms imperfect, vintage rugs into modern works of art. ABC Carpets are literally  “...rescuing carpets from the “rug graveyard” and giving them a new lease on life.”</p> <p align="justify">ABC Carpet & Home has utilized this notion to develop the concept of Color Reform, which refers to evolutionary change through color. Each one of a kind rug was individually handcrafted by Turkish artisans in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_in_Turkey" target="_blank">Toros Mountains</a>. The vintage rugs are neutralized to remove their original color and then over-dyed to create their remarkable chromatic state. The variations in the tonality of pigments result from the carpet’s original concentration of color combined with the dye application process conceived from each artist’s distinct vision. </p> <p align="justify">Exotic rainbow hues range from neon pink and electric green to opulent reds and saturated yellows. The striking compositions evoke an almost translucent appearance as irregular, partially faded motifs emerge through the color, adding complexity and interest to each piece. Below is one of my favourites in the series, in a more neutral color palette, that I think you would be able to live with for many years to come and pass on to future generations.</p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidd-FBTQCMbUDZo2MDmwlODlgULNKCaLfQdbUPqu85z_ZlHipnJhAPFAXJCWWzVcB9ojhqLLM3Ch-UsO3ZeK6Mp1Pc0MLIOGGOPqGTnCbRhkuaSo6DmuBxHsBOsXi8yHeMvCWRUir2-5f8/s1600-h/image6%5B2%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5H2ngBOi9Q1K_KqxQquEchE7XL86X9c_L6sQJwwguULsgvaRNHVQKim4K8oSSFone_B2Mp61NNkhqPe5XQQB_6WcdLaQWsPxf_zO3nYc0KfJsvodmc7nWMAcS94TQ4rmVgh3xhrbRrSs/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="250" /></a> <br /><font size="1">ABC Carpet & Home Color Reform <br /><strong>Vintage 'over-dyed' carpet</strong> </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">PATRICIA GRAY INC</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and <br />WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

2010 Color Reform Trends

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Monochrome Interiors

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbQNByffbCo1JqrsqF8dvyUU2LZqXxQBw34uj-OHaPB02V0ymlfq3nobJwRynNVO-dVZJTDtv7nPXsQW6lbD2cZ_1jKGMf6alH7sEWuflz3hCoxCuvMYPWTqH5u9t6HwLcXxwxqJVzAxG/s1600-h/image%5B6%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBetq2rlYIQe-n0RKKJ-wjDtcnROT8tGh_4k08daiN1WAKpFlLZX-KlWjxnTwQhfzzegrWrChqkTXnhzZHe3Nkp6OTtg-N7Zoh-1nFHsVc3_Qxa_ucH_N531tTJhyphenhyphen1ypO4lLh5_cHSC3q2/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="250" /></a> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMIrIRzgWWPxbJXuLSdTihVy7dUKjamBXKsR1vdTiBDzyr8wf2DsHxxFIuNwX_b6Q-_Aa56nhk-aNG4VUt7Es7wu4bJmMK2NsLv1_JkK48Wtu8-84143yOklCYQNnE5bc9qLNunuL-iN0D/s1600-h/image5.png"></a></p> <p><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome" target="_blank">Monochrome</a></b> is a term generally used to describe painting, drawing, design, or photography in one color or shades of one color. A monochrome object or image is one whose range of colors consists of shades of a single color or hue. I have shown a monochrome interior in shades of white, but monochrome interiors can also be in shades of green, blue, red, etc. I particularly like this Monochrome interior - Blue Fin Restaurant at the W in New York, because of the way pattern and texture were used to give interest and drama to an otherwise all white space. I haven't eaten here yet, but I want to....I wonder if the food is as good as the design? <br /> <br />If anyone has dined at this restaurant, please let me know. <br /> <br /><span style="font-size: 78%">Photo: Monochrome Interior -The Blue Fin Restaurant </span><a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1234"><span style="font-size: 78%">W New York Times Square</span></a>, <span style="font-size: 78%">Interior design </span><a href="http://www.yabupushelberg.com/"><span style="font-size: 78%">Yabu Pushellberg</span></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">PATRICIA GRAY INC</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and <br />WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

Monochrome Interiors

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2010 Color Trends

<p align="center"><font size="3"><strong>Color Experts Farrow & Ball Create 4 Key Color Trends for 2010  </strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">I just received the run down on the 2010 color trends from </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/" target="_blank"><font size="2">Farrow & Ball</font></a><font size="2">. They are all fresh and exciting combinations. I like the earthy shades in the Industrial color trends palette.  The subtle, natural colors in the Aquatic color trends palette would be dreamy in a bedroom. I especially like the dark and dramatic colors in the Urban Decay color trends palette (Pitch Black No.256 is one of my all time favourite accent colors). And how can you top the Glitz & Glamour color trends palette for adding a bit of pizzazz to a room. I would stick with the neutrals for the largest areas (Cat's Paw No.240, Savage Ground No.213,Ringwold Ground No.208) and use the brighter accent colors sparingly, maybe incorporating them in artwork and accessories.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="5">1.</font> Industrial 2010 Color Trends:</strong> <em>A strong but fragile fusion of colour.</em></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Inspired by industrial architecture, this look is all about modernity mixed with tradition. Old and new are combined in an urban palette of muted tones that mimic the earthy shades of natural materials such as stone, clay, chalk and brick. Team soft grey based neutrals such as </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0228CW&cid=PC&language=en-GB"><font size="2">Cornforth White No.228</font></a><font size="2"> and </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0242PG&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Pavilion Gray No.242</font></a><font size="2"> with intense and inky darks such as </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0057OB&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Off-Black No.57</font></a><font size="2"> and </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0026DP&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Down Pipe No.26</font></a><font size="2"> to create a contemporary scheme. The deep, dramatic hues are accented and uplifted by splashes of vibrant, zestful colour with citrus shades such as </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0223BB&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Babouche No.223</font></a><font size="2"> or </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0070OR&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Orangery No.70</font></a><font size="2">.</font></p> <p><img alt="2010 Color Trends" height="325" src="http://www.farrow-ball.exvn.com/images/1009-na-temp/swa1.jpg" width="336" /></p> <p><font size="1">2010 Color Trends</font> <br />Key colours for the Farrow & Ball Industrial 2010 Color Trends : <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font><font size="1">Down Pipe No.26 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Off-Black No.57 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Pavilion Gray No.242 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Cornforth White No.228 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Setting Plaster No.231 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Orangery No.70 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Babouche No.223 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Blackened No.2011</font></p> <p><strong><font size="5">2.</font> Aquatic 2010 Color Trends:</strong> <em>A soft, watery palette defined by the elements.</em></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">This is a gentle, tranquil scheme. Subtle, natural colours are starkly contrasted with strong inky blues and combined with the reflective qualities of light, glass and mirrors for a diluted, watery look featuring freshwater tones. Try </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=2001SW&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Strong White No.2001</font></a><font size="2"> or </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=2010JW&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">James White No.2010</font></a><font size="2"> teamed with the soft </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0252PB&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Pavilion Blue No.252</font></a><font size="2"> or </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0250TG&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Tunsgate Green No.250</font></a><font size="2">, and underpinned by </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0210BG&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Blue Ground No.210</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0253DR&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Drawing Room Blue No.253</font></a><font size="2"> or </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0030HB&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Hague Blue No.30</font></a><font size="2">.</font></p> <p><img alt="2010 Color Trends" height="325" src="http://www.farrow-ball.exvn.com/images/1009-na-temp/swa2.jpg" width="356" />  <br /><font size="1">2010 Color Trends <br /></font>Key colours for the Farrow & Ball Aquatic 2010 Color Trends: <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font><font size="1">Pavilion Blue No.252 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Tunsgate Green No.250 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Blue Ground No.210 <br /><img height="1" src="http://www.farrow-ball.exvn.com/images/0909b/bit.gif" width="125" /> <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>James White No.2010 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Hague Blue No.30 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Strong White No.2001 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Drawing Room Blue No.253 <br /> <br /></font><strong><font size="5">3.</font> Urban Decay 2010 Color Trends:</strong> <em>A vibrant scheme with an unpredictable twist.</em></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">Bold and graphic, this look is heavily influenced by the global economic meltdown and features the strong use of vibrant colours, but with an urban edge. Team dark and dramatic colours such as </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0254PL&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Pelt No.254</font></a><font size="2"> and </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0256PB&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Pitch Black No.256</font></a><font size="2"> together in a scheme for a theatrical look and experiment with paint finish as well as colour to make a real statement. Use Eco Full Gloss to create a high shine surface and inject with zingy, bright colours such as </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0214AR&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Arsenic No.214</font></a><font size="2"> and </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0233DY&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Dayroom Yellow No.233</font></a><font size="2"> for added impact and the ultimate visual scheme!</font></p> <p><img alt="2010 Color Trends" height="325" src="http://www.farrow-ball.exvn.com/images/1009-na-temp/swa3.jpg" width="347" /> <br /><font size="1">2010 Color Trends <br /></font>Key colours for the Farrow & Ball Urban Decay 2010 Color Trends : <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font><font size="1">Pelt No.254 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Pitch Black No.256 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Oval Room Blue® No.85 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Parma Gray® No.27 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Dayroom Yellow No.233 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Arsenic No.214 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Great White No.2006 <br /> <br /></font><strong><font size="5">4.</font>  Glitz & Glamour 2010 Color Trends:</strong> <em>A decadent look that celebrates excess.</em></p> <p align="justify"><font size="2">In complete contrast to Urban Decay, this look is all about wealth and indulgence. Use rich and opulent shades like </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0222BJ&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Brinjal No.222</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0220PB&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Pitch Blue No.220</font></a><font size="2"> and </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0251CG&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Churlish Green No.251</font></a><font size="2">, alongside shimmering gold and metallics for an extravagant feel. This glamorous, glitzy look has a Middle Eastern influence, so colours include exotic shades which combine and collide in a celebration of colour and excess. Try </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0049PP&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Porphyry Pink No.49</font></a><font size="2">, </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0222BJ&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Brinjal No.222</font></a><font size="2"> and </font><a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=0251CG&cid=PC&language=en-GB" target="_blank"><font size="2">Churlish Green No.251</font></a><font size="2">; a riot of colour with an adventurous twist. Key to this look is the myriad of colours – definitely not for the faint-hearted!</font></p> <p><img alt="2010 Color Trends" height="303" src="http://www.farrow-ball.exvn.com/images/1009-na-temp/swa4.jpg" width="380" /> <br /><font size="1">2010 Color Trends <br /></font>Key colours for the Farrow & Ball Glitz & Glamour 2010 Color Trends : <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball Brinjal No.222 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Cat's Paw No.240 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Churlish Green No.251 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Savage Ground No.213 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Pitch Blue No.220 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Porphyry Pink No.49 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Cinder Rose No.246 <br /><font size="1">Farrow & Ball </font>Ringwold Ground No.208</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">What is your favourite 2010 Color Trends palette?  <br />Please let me know by leaving a comment [<a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6842244027880136050&postID=7991315225902383678&isPopup=true" target="_blank">here</a>]. <br /></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/"><font size="1">PATRICIA GRAY INC</font></a><font size="1"> is an award winning interior design firm writing about lifestyle and <br />WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel. <br /></font><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/"><font size="1">2011 © Patricia Gray | Interior Design Blog™</font></a></p>

2010 Color Trends

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Making Orange Work with Sherwin-Williams Paint

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338086895881547458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEAQ03Y8X8N1Jviu1xBqRmfD6iGTt6rKFOBlsCcmMeAlcantfXe_yxmfQ1KqIdLq75HBmEvjn3h7ul3PF1aD2CkCdnprcZu2vC7s70oHXZ9ekksRrqIZFXZwBBSkpZiErBMTSsrBZEjA2/s400/Sherwin-Williams+Orange.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 298px; display: block; height: 307px" /> <div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><font color="#ff8000"><strong>Making Orange Work </strong></font></span></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> <span style="font-size: 130%"><strong><span style="font-size: 85%"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)">The following is an article I was interviewed for in this month's issue of <a href="http://www.swstir.com/use.do?method=article&id=788" target="_blank">Sherwin-Williams Stir</a> on how to <br />successfully incorporate orange walls in your home.</span> </span></strong></span> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong>You <em>can </em>successfully incorporate orange walls in your design by choosing the right rooms, complementary colors and accessories.</strong></span></p> <p align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><font color="#ff8000"><strong>Orange is a vibrant, happy, social color</strong>.</font> An orange wall can bring a dynamic energy to any room. It can simultaneously brighten a space while warming it up. Paired with the right colors and accessories, a large swath of orange can make a room really shine. But orange walls haven’t always been an easy sell to homeowners. An orange wall need not look like a giant homage to the citrus fruit; many different hues of this inviting, invigorating color exist in the paint world. <strong>Patricia Gray of <a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Gray Interior Design</a></strong> in Vancouver, British Columbia, has selected three Sherwin-Williams paint colors that she feels illustrate the diversity of orange: </span></p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong><font color="#ff8000">Husky Orange Sherwin-Williams 6636</font>:</strong> "Husky Orange features rusty tones with more brown in it, and I find that this color is a lot more acceptable to a broader range of people. It is one of my favorite colors for using in living rooms, libraries and family rooms." </span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong><font color="#ff8000">Tango Sherwin-Williams 6649</font>:</strong> "Tango Orange is what I would call more of a mid-range orange, a current and hip color. I would use it for a focal wall in the living room or dining room; it would also be fun for an entryway."</span></div> </li> <li> <div align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong><font color="#ff8000">Kumquat Sherwin-Williams 6648</font>:</strong> "Kumquat is beautiful because it tends to go into the peach tones, but it’s an upbeat and livelier tone than what we were inundated with in the ’80s. I find that Kumquat is very relaxing and soothing, which makes it ideal for a bedroom, sitting room or anyplace where you want a quieter mood." </span></div> </li> </ul> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><em><strong>Like any dramatic color used abundantly, orange needs its counterparts. <br />"White or cream help balance the heat of the color," </strong></em><a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Gray</strong></em></a><em><strong> says. <br />"Chocolate browns and charcoal grays are also accents that balance and coordinate nicely."   </strong></em></span></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qjSbGLEO7AAjymyP7lzLmlBcD-RmhODWhgVnH7Q2prtvNH4Be3U0r9vwDpcG7kEsQTQQX1f7ZNHqzEYB0canYy1xf-7i4UzjDkGadYOgQEBvKEi5sixYZ-LJMKKEjgX3Boi2xM0khB6U/s1600-h/bilhuber%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="Jeffery Bilhuber " border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_caYF3dAD14ZofUo8l-hEvATipxVFhzAk5sGFS-7Xkz-e6WcqEry_b9DNr77-YFSsPgDsTehK5G_f9jCvcx7cKiy2u8q03c9jGSwXdTX6HVNOZBok2JRWI1fgP3JEidIoG0vjL6jWatP/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="358" /> <span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong></strong></span><a href="http://www.sherwin.com/pro/paint_colors/paint_color_samples/color_visualizer/index.jsp" target="_blank"><img alt="Sherwin-Williams Paint Husky Orange 6636 " border="0" height="103" src="http://www.myperfectcolor.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MPC0078039-1.jpg" width="103" /></a></a></a></a><font color="#808080"> <br />Sherwin-Williams Husky Orange 6636 <span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"></span></font></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)">An example of what might look like on a wall in a living room or family room. <br /><span style="font-size: 78%">Photo Jeffery Bilhuber </span></span></p> <span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size: 78%"></span><span style="font-size: 78%"></span></span> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDazsMmctKeTJC5pf7J-CWMO8rn4y-LfsTb6RQpXWsLz-BJs5ShyphenhyphenIbofhyphenhyphenz64WjsMadhEkq1CenljXWMka0hhHkKLhR384h4Y68ZOjrYJbElwC66c0slUdwqIXFuj2NweYBugoPWrQS2FS/s1600-h/antonia%20hutt%5B20%5D.jpg"><img alt="Sherwin Williams Paint Tango Orange Antonia Hutt" border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg04jtR0Nz-e9UObUVmiNA1M5MLAvow55JXS7nEucAgjz4VCViMHPelBVqHP1UGoZEqfsjkIwHFFfngub7PY22uqa41MBVRdB-TlbDA5eHTJuw-BPtINzKK6nrBzbhTfAyfSKQLOjIwJY/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="308" /> </a><a href="http://www.sherwin.com/pro/paint_colors/paint_color_samples/color_visualizer/index.jsp" target="_blank"><img alt="Sherwin Williams Paint Tango Orange " border="0" height="103" src="http://www.myperfectcolor.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MPC0102129-1.jpg" width="103" /></a> <br />Sherwin-Williams Tango Orange 6649 </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)">An example of what Tango Orange might look like on a wall in a dining room. in a dining room. <br /><span style="font-size: 78%">Photo Antonia Hutt</span> </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><span style="font-size: 78%"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlocAQSIly2uMkqBIzvEKq5b8aKzK4bxijXkYmQgccRjPhBCeYdNp07bYxEa0psRmrazSqcj-c4RPD01FBWdd-SrcNIJ4F6Y9g4JKePSAEXo19GA2aRX0kMbrdPCdIdWoMBlbv7sFrrXsL/s1600-h/Jennifer%20Gilmer%20orange%20backpainted%20glass%5B29%5D.jpg"><img alt="Sherwin Williams Paint Kumquat Orange Jennifer Gilmer backpainted glass" border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8e43rbUvqjLJHEupE8KqVzntE2vI-xpVXpaFgG6bq7lC6jtfuZW-1UZ-FA4sS759sAGWCMQXWkJ7RuzqrU659Jmsy5aksMF5h7INMfeKTxk-3864ZDgyPAOyT17zMzjwGBMMB74TSZvmR/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" width="308" /></a> <a href="http://www.sherwin.com/pro/paint_colors/paint_color_samples/color_visualizer/index.jsp" target="_blank"><img alt="Sherwin Williams Paint Kumquat Orange " border="0" height="103" src="http://www.myperfectcolor.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MPC0066139-1.jpg" width="103" /></a> <br />Sherwin-Williams Kumquat Orange 6648 </span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)">An example of what Kumquat Orange might this color might look like in a kitchen on a backsplash of back painted glass. <br />The glass gives this color more vibrancy. <br /></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89); font-size: 78%">Photo Jennifer Gilmer <br /></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89); font-size: 85%"><em>** Colors may show differently on computer monitors than in real life. I always recommend painting a sample test. <br /></em></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong> <br /><font color="#ff8000" size="3">Have you used orange paint in your home? <br />Do you think that you are likely to use orange in your home in the near future? <br /></font></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong><font color="#ff8000" size="3">If so please let me know about it by leaving a </font><font color="#ff8000" size="3"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6842244027880136050&postID=7722567868361632104&isPopup=true" target="_blank">comment.</a></font><font color="#ff8000" size="5"> </font></strong></span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/02/orange-color.html"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"></span></a><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/02/orange-color.html" target="_blank"><img alt="The Color Orange" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqPdXi7hZeeKIzxi_JvFEDe_AB-UIgob4oifKAY3eHWRi9y_xmVtjFFfZ2NGmh_7y_mRipGO4Ph2oSnH7gQHK9V8rxkqbNE6IUaKS0VtjDbSwFZOMvOIb8r6qzenTMlYkxB_4vNQlmatD/s150/Color+Orange.jpg" width="125" /></a></a></a><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><strong></strong></span></p> <p align="left"><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)">Read full article at </span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><a href="http://www.swstir.com/use.do?method=article&id=788" target="_blank">Sherwin-Williams Stir</a></span> <br /><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)">Read another article on </span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2008/02/orange-color.html" target="_blank">The Color Orange</a></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"> where I give examples of Benjamin Moore Colors. </span></p> <span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"> <p align="center"> <br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="200" id="Player_63ed8ca6-7168-47db-a716-a37e6e64bca2" reinit="reinit" reinitswf="reinitswf" width="600"><param name="_cx" value="15875"><param name="_cy" value="5291"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F63ed8ca6-7168-47db-a716-a37e6e64bca2&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="Src" value="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F63ed8ca6-7168-47db-a716-a37e6e64bca2&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="FFFFFF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"> <embed quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="200px" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwpatriciagr-20%2F8010%2F63ed8ca6-7168-47db-a716-a37e6e64bca2&Operation=GetDisplayTemplate" id="Player_63ed8ca6-7168-47db-a716-a37e6e64bca2" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="600px" name="Player_63ed8ca6-7168-47db-a716-a37e6e64bca2"></embed></object></p> <p align="center"> </p> <noscript></noscript></span> <ul> <p align="center"><strong><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89); font-size: 78%"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.com/" target="_blank">Patricia Gray</a></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89); font-size: 78%"> writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, <br />architecture, and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you. <br /></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89); font-size: 78%"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">© Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog, 2009</a></span><span style="color: rgb(89,89,89)"> </span></strong></p> </ul> </div>

Making Orange Work with Sherwin-Williams Paint

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