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Pantone's 2013 spring colours Pantone's 2013 spring colours
Pantone's 2013 spring colours
Pantone emerald 17-5641 emerald, pantone’s colour of the year for 2013 speaks to mother nature’s go-to shade. described as “lively, radiant and lush” by the renowned colour authority, this green sparkles and energizes with its sophisticated universal appeal. use it in small...
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2013 Pantone colour of the year: Emerald 2013 Pantone colour of the year: Emerald
2013 Pantone colour of the year: Emerald
A new year means new possibilities and prospects of change. if you’ve been itching for either in terms of your home decor, here’s your chance. colour authority pantone has declared ‘emerald’ the colour of the year for 2013. whether you choose to paint walls or simply accessorize with...
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Colour trend: Oxblood Colour trend: Oxblood
Colour trend: Oxblood
Whatever you call it – oxblood, burgundy, bordeaux or maybe just maroon – this dark and sultry shade is warming up winter. 1 etta patent pumps our inspiration for this colour trend are these gorgeous etta patent pumps. our hearts are aflutter for these classic pumps in an elegant...
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A paint colour for every room A paint colour for every room
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50 shades of grey 50 shades of grey
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10 beautiful beige home decor accessories 10 beautiful beige home decor accessories
10 beautiful beige home decor accessories
There was a time when beige was belittled for being boring but these days, it's back to being beautiful. less stark than white, it’s a versatile shade. it provides a warm contrast to dark decor. and used as the main colour palette in a room, creates a fresh, airy space. thanks to today’s...
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Colour trend: Mint green Colour trend: Mint green
Colour trend: Mint green
This summer, vintage jadeite is reimagined as a modern mint hue with just a wink of nostalgia. check out these amazing mint green accessories. 1 wallpaper create an accent wall by covering it with this beautiful aqua thibaut pearl trellis wallpaper pattern to bring a warm summer feel...
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Decorating with white Decorating with white
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Colour trend: Decorating with mint green Colour trend: Decorating with mint green
Colour trend: Decorating with mint green
Mint green is one of those yummy shades that add a fresh, playful element to a room. not to be confused with aqua, a great example of this pastel hue can be found in jadeite dishware—those green plates and bowls that you often see peppered throughout antique markets. nowadays however, mint...
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The essential guide to all-white rooms The essential guide to all-white rooms
The essential guide to all-white rooms
Ah, the pristine white room . viewed from afar in a magazine or on a tv decorating show, an all-white colour scheme looks so inviting—clean, effortless, achingly romantic or as euro-sleek as a brand-new ferrari. but make no mistake: despite what many home decorators think, this is not an easy...
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Steven & Chris: A fresh spring colour palette Steven & Chris: A fresh spring colour palette
Steven & Chris: A fresh spring colour palette
The stars of the tv show steven and chris provide expert insights to help you select a stunning spring colour palette for your favourite spaces. starting point inspired by this stunning oil painting by elizabeth lennie, the palette of cerulean blue, seafoam green and tangerine tango...
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Decorating with peach Decorating with peach
Decorating with peach
Unheralded and underestimated for its design prowess, peach is making a comeback. it’s a lighter version of pantone’s colour of the year for 2012, tangerine tango , and is easy to incorporate into your home decor . soft and neutral, it’s got incredible versatility and goes with almost...
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How to: Decorate with grey How to: Decorate with grey
How to: Decorate with grey
Think of a room in grey scale (meaning black, white, and everything in between) as you would think of a monochromatic outfit—say, a grey dress. with no further information, you might picture a corporate uniform: dull, austere, and gloomy. but pair that dress with a shimmery, sequined charcoal...
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2012 Pantone colour of the year: Tangerine Tango 2012 Pantone colour of the year: Tangerine Tango
2012 Pantone colour of the year: Tangerine Tango
Goodbye coral, hello orange! the colour trend experts at pantone have bumped out honeysuckle , 2011’s colour of the year, and made way for this year’s hottest hue – vibrant tangerine tango . definitely a showstopper, tangerine tango is an outspoken orangey-red that commands attention....
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Decorating with grey Decorating with grey
Decorating with grey
Grey gets a bad rap for being dull and downright gloomy. but not anymore! beautiful decor accessories in this lovely shade can add a calm and soothing effect to your home. it’s a fresh alternative to the neutral palette of browns, beiges and taupes. and whether you’re looking for a subtle...
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2012 paint colour trends 2012 paint colour trends
2012 paint colour trends
From an ode to mother nature with earth tones and blues , to bright, candy colours that are meant to express optimism in our ever-changing world, 2012 paint trends provide a delightful rainbow of choice to those of us who want to refresh a room. somber sophistication squares off with rich,...
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Look of the week: Neutrals Look of the week: Neutrals
Look of the week: Neutrals
If you think of neutral colours as boring and safe, you might want to think again! neutrals can be used to just as dramatic effect as bold colours and can really add personality to your home. whether your prefer a neutral backdrop that you can enliven with colour or an all-neutral space that's...
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Look of the week: Pastels Look of the week: Pastels
Look of the week: Pastels
Pastels aren’t just for babies rooms. pale pastel colours can have a decidedly grown-up and sophisticated feeling when used just right. "for a soothing room, use pastels exclusively as your palette," says designer lisa canning . "keep it interesting by varying the textures in the space --...
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Look of the week: Bold colours Look of the week: Bold colours
Look of the week: Bold colours
Decorating with bold colours will add instant cheer to your home. “a room wrapped in your favourite bold colour can be a strong, dynamic statement that certainly won't be boring,” says designer lisa canning . “but if this seems too imposing, inject bold colour accessories like vases,...
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Look of the week: Black and white Look of the week: Black and white
Look of the week: Black and white
A black and white palette can be beautiful and dramatic. if you love the look but aren't sure how to go about achieving it, heed this helpful advice from designer lisa canning . "keep a black and white look sophisticated by employing my two-thirds rule," she says. "keep two-thirds of the room...
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10 terrific tangerine-tinted finds 10 terrific tangerine-tinted finds
10 terrific tangerine-tinted finds
Inject some happy into your home decor with a colour that's sure to get noticed! these tangerine-tinted finds are guaranteed to brighten any space! graphic coasters these coasters, made from ceramic tile and a bold graphic, citrus-inspired paper are the perfect summertime accessory....
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Interior: A colourful approach to decor Interior: A colourful approach to decor
Interior: A colourful approach to decor
They say reaching goals involves knowing exactly what you want. but for the homeowner of this luxurious house in london, ont., knowing what she didn’t want proved to be just as effective in creating a space she loved. from the open-concept layout to the smallest fringe details on the blinds,...
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Trend: Bold '80s colour Trend: Bold '80s colour
Trend: Bold '80s colour
There are parts of the '80s that many of us wish to forget (teased hair, anyone?), but the decade gave us a lot of great design inspiration as well. back for this season are the bright and bold colours of the '80s -- think vibrant pinks, yellows, greens and oranges. not quite neon, these colours...
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15 fabulous white paints 15 fabulous white paints
15 fabulous white paints
What is white? look at a parking lot full of white cars, and you quickly come to see that it’s actually a whole range of shades. no other colour—and make no mistake, white is a colour—has the range of moods that white does. it can be warm and embracing, crisp and clean, or change its...
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Blue meets white
The classic blue and white colour palette is one that's equal parts comfort and elegance. That's why we decided to highlight the perfect pairing in this issue. The Style at Home team searched interiors across Canada to bring you blue and white at its best, in its many forms. No matter how you decorate with it, from traditional to modern, or how much of it you use, this dynamic colour duo won't fail you.
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