Lowes Ideas for Home and Garden

by Smith, Sally W.

• ISBN13: 9780376009265
• ISBN10: 0376009268
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-01
• Publisher: Sunset Pub Co

Summary

From refreshing an out-of-date living room to pulling together an efficient home office, from quieting a bedroom to energizing a kitchen, Lowe's Creative Ideas for Home and Garden[Registered]: Color helps you make successful color choices.

Table of Contents

Using Color to Create a Room You Love	p. 6
The Basics of Color	p. 8
Getting Started	p. 18
A Color Primer	p. 20
The Color Wheel	p. 22
Color Schemes	p. 24
Color as a Problem Solver	p. 28
Details That Make a Difference	p. 30
Subtle Neutrals	p. 32
Shades of Difference	p. 34
Decorating: Artful Display	p. 41
Pairing Neutrals with Architectural Styles	p. 42
Color Schemes That Work	p. 44
Decorating: Glossing It Over	p. 49
Texture and Pattern in a Neutral Scheme	p. 50
Behind the Design: It's Hip to Be Square	p. 53
Soft Pastels	p. 56
More Than Pink and Baby Blue	p. 58
Pairing Pastels with Architectural Styles	p. 60
Color Schemes That Work	p. 62
Decorating: Magnetic Stripes	p. 66
Texture and Pattern in a Pastel Scheme	p. 72
Shop Smart: Estimating Wallpaper Needs	p. 77
Earth Tones	p. 78
Mid-tones and Deep Tones	p. 80
Pairing Earth Tones with Architectural Styles	p. 82
Color Schemes That Work	p. 84
What a Great Idea: Dressed-up Headboard	p. 87
Shop Smart: Strokes of Genius	p. 88
Shop Smart: Shining a Light on Color	p. 94
Texture and Pattern with Earth Tones	p. 95
What a Great Idea: Torn Wallpaper	p. 98
What a Great Idea: Textured Wall Color	p. 100
Bold, Bright Color	p. 102
Pairing Bright Colors with Architectural Styles	p. 104
Color Schemes That Work	p. 106
What a Great Idea: Eye-catchers	p. 109
Decorating: A Painted Table	p. 115
Texture and Pattern With a Bright Palette	p. 116
Bright Accents for a Neutral Background	p. 122
Credits	p. 126
Index	p. 127
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