26 ~ Friday, December 4, 1987 — North Shore News Choose COLOR COULD well be said to be the fashion statement of the “780s. Whether it is fashion in dress or home interior design, color is one of the most important mood and trend setters. In the home, color unifies the decor, adds accents and heightens the atmosphere. If used properly, it can create specific effects rang- ing from the sleek, dramatic look of Art Deco to the mood of Coun- try Calico. The possibilities are as endless as the selections, materials and our imaginations dictate. One room of the home has in- creasingly gained more popularity as the hub and centre of family ac- tivity — the kitchen. With the con- tinuing boom of remodelling in the kitchen sector, more and more consumers are becoming involved in choosing the styles, materials and colors that will suit them and their lifestyles. As the kitchen area also’ has started to expand ‘beyond the traditional four-wall enclosure into the living and dining rooms so, too, has the selection of a color scheme to complement all these areas evolved .to greater impor- tance. Color in the kitchen can be beautifully introduced with lami- nate-clad cabinets in a variety of styles and extensive selection of colors, patterns and textures. Regardless of your choice, you can be assured of casy care and maintenance and of long-lasting beauty. Choosing a.color palette and/or pattern for your kitchen can in- volve many different considera- tions. Certainly, kitchen size is a good place to start, and will in- dicate how prominent a color is likely to appear. Kitchen cabinets, with their high visibility and eye-catching appeal, will set the entire feeling of the in- terior by their color, style and ma- terials. . If the kitchen is a part of a greater area (i.e. no surrounding walls) it will be necessary to take note of the colors used in adjacent rooms so that color chaos won’t result. : Although style in the '30s has moved to the eclectic, too great a divergence in style is likely to of- fend the eye. Therefore, it is a good idea to maintain a compatible flow of color and style throughout. If the kitchen area is smaller, a unified, light neutral color scheme the will give the illusion of pushing the cabinetry into the walls and mak- ing the space look larger. Light ac- cent pieces such as pastel ac- cessories will add interest and still maintain a light and airy ap- pearance. Another factor in choosing color for the kitchen is the amount of anticipated activity in the area, which will help make choices more obvious. For example, if children will be spending a good amount of time in this room, a more informal selection of materials and tones should be considered. A textured finish or pattern would be more effective in stret- ching in-between cleanup times, if busy little hands were actively Opening and closing cabinet doors. Choosing bold colors or heavy- handedness in color placement could eventually overwhelm the senses and tire the eye. Although red is considered a good color to stimulate appetite, it can also cause excitement, which might not be suitable for mothers with active children or, indeed, anyone with. an already-hectic lifestyle. stim, ae 1 a Serving You Since 1970 KITCHEN CABINETS, with their high visibility, can set the entire feeling of the interior by the choice of color, style and materials, This kitchen is part of a much greater space. Without any walls to divide the rooms from each other, i€ was necessary to choose a color and style that would not clash with those adjacent areas. = Photo submitted right color A more soothing choice in the pastel range or a neutral would create better atmosphere, if ap- propriate. Generally, it is recommended that more neutral tones be used in See Color Page 27 OUR BIGGEST SALE EVER IS ON NOW SOFAS ... from 325.00 DINETVES ... from *385.00 BAR STOOLS ... from %79.00 Plus many in-store specials. HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION #150-7740 Aiderbridge Way Chait RATTAN FURNITURE CAPILANO RD. MARINE ORIVE J ‘WELCH ST. LIONS GATE BRIDGE Richmond Open 7 Days + Delectable Chintz textiles iid. NOW OPEN! + Tastelul Intetiar Design *High Quality Creative Sewing -Neat Statt *CHINTZY Prices You'll Love Us! 1180 Marine Drive North Vancouver 985.6011 yee COASTER SET, NAPKIN HOLDER and/or LAMPSHADE with this ad. No purchase necessary, while supplies last. 273-6140 KEW LOCATION 1080 CHURCHILL CRES. NORTH VANCOUVER CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN LLOYO AVE v AVALON MOTEL W tet ST. ilies US AT.QUR NEW FELL AVE LOCATK BEWICRE AVE. LONSDALE Ave. IND NARROWS BRIDGE w. TRIAD ST. CERAMIC TILE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WALL TILE FROM 6¢ A PIECE FLOOR TILE FROM 44¢/PIECE 980-2218 OVER 5000 CERAMIC TILES ON DISPLAY AND OVER 980-4633 . . | 100,000 SQUARE FEET: IN STOCK. AMICS LFD. ROSEN TILE and CE! 4080 Churchill Cres., North Vancouver STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday (8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) Saturday (9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)