(NAPSA)—Afast, fun and inex- pensive way to give your home and your mood lift is to freshen up your spacein clevercolors. “Today’s decorating trends point to softer, lighter colors that reflect an optimistic and free-spirited approach to decorating,” says color expert Jackie Jordan. “Updated pastels and romantic colors bring a spirited vibe to a variety of home design themes, from coastal to contemporary to vintage or cottage chic.” Here are some decorating tips for sprucing up your home with color: *Rethink room colors. Blues and violets are often used in bedrooms but they can also bring an unexpected twist to a kitchen, dining room or sunroom. Even onewall painted in a new color can create an accent that redefines the space. *Create colorful contrast. A living room painted in floral color such as pastel yellow works beautifully in contrast with furnishings in deep neutral colors such as dark peppercorn gray. eThink beyond walls. Paint can be added almost anywhere, even on unexpected surfaces. A vintage bedroom dresser painted a pale pastel blue or pink can bring a cottage-themed room to life. A bookcase in fresh green or pale aqua can bring outdoor colors into a porch or den. Ensure color harmony. To help, you can turn to the Softer You can have a new homeat the old address when you brighten things up with a new coat of paint in soft, pretty colors. Side color collection by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. It features 20 designer-inspired paint colors that are carefully coordinated to take the guesswork out of color selection in any one room, room to room or exterior. *Have fun with patterns. Many paint colors are also specially designed to coordinate with wallpapers. Patterns with yellow leaves, green polka dots or large floral prints can add energy or a touch of whimsy to a room. Think colorfully indoors and out. A carefully selected splash of color can also uplift the exterior of your home. Painting your home’s front door or shutters in a fresh new hue can create a cheerful and inviting look. *Get more color inspiration. You can do that when you visit a Sherwin-Williams store or www.sherwin-williams.com/color.
