Chapter 11 Using Color Effectively
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and warm hues that have advancing
qualities make a room appear smaller.
• If a room is small, color can make
the room appear larger. Tints, low-
intensity colors, a monochromatic
or analogous color scheme, or cool
hues that have receding qualities
make a room look larger.
Choosing the right colors, creating
color harmonies, and following the color
guidelines is important, 11-23. This will
help you make color work well for you,
your home, or your customer.
11-23
Using the color
guidelines to
choose the right
colors and create
pleasing color
harmonies is
important for you
or a client.
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