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11-21. While you may want to avoid a
totally neutral room, remember too
many strong contrasts in a room can
be confusing and tiring.
• Color harmonies are easier on the
eye when one color, the base color,
dominates. The dominant color
should cover about two-thirds of
the room area. When you use equal
amounts of two or more colors in a
room, your color selections can become
a distraction and appear cluttered as
each color competes for attention.
• When choosing colors for large areas,
such as walls and fl oors, select low- fl fl
intensity colors. If you use high-
intensity colors in large amounts, they
can become overpowering. Instead,
use high-intensity colors in small
amounts as accent colors in accessories
or small pieces of furniture.
• Heavily textured surfaces make colors
appear dark. This is because the light
strikes the surface at different angles,
makingthe item appear to have greater
depth, 11-22. When trying to match
fabrics, it is important to have samples
of the fabrics you are matching. For
example, if you are matching drapery
fabric to carpet, make sure you have
samples of the carpet with you.
• If a room is very large, consider
choosing colors that will make it look
smaller. Shades, high-intensity colors,
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Color harmonies look best when your
base color dominates the room.
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The cabinetry and
wicker seating use
the same green
color, but the chair
texture makes the
room look darker.
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