DEAUTIA Gas abe Jynamic Col Lolly Kaiser Contributing Writer THERE’S only one thing worse than usin a flurry of different col- ors in your home ... that’s using no bright colors whatsoever. “Trun into so many people who are afraid of color,” said interior decorator Diane Harris while holding a picture of a living room painted in a striking teal. “But color is a wonderful thing. It makes everything (in a room) come to fife and it makes you feel well.” Even iF you're determined to go for muted tones, remem- ber, one bright accent of no more than 10% can liven up a monochromatic room, And remember, paint is the mos’ inexpensive material that can change the Jook ofa room. Harris, swho is a franchisee of Decorating Den Interiors, said she often will plan a room's color scheme around 3 personal item or piece of furni- ture. She’s not one to push what's in style over the colors that stir an individual's imagi- nation and what they feel at home with. “You don’t have to have anything just because it’s in style. Ifyou choose your own color it will be more cost-effee- tive and timeless in the long run,” Her forrnula suggests hav- ing three complimentary cel- ors which will form the basis of 0! continuity between cach room of the house. “It's best to have the three colors in different proportions in each of the rooms. One could be G6@ per cent, 30 per cent and 10 per cent. “Phat makes the house flow together “feel good” colors that are taking, centre age this vear are along the rm” range — the terra cottas and rusts, reds and oranges. One of the most important things a homeowner should know before beginning to redecorate their home is what type of style they prefer. It can only be accompl deep soul searching, which Harris accomplishes with a questionnaire to help the con- sumer along in their discovery. It asks questions like: “Which evpe of kitchen floor covering would you pre fer if moncy was no option?” A) Oak or pine, B) no-wax, or C) ceramic. (A), she said, is the tradi- tionalist; a stable by yer who finds a place for the furniture and leaves it there. They look for quality and practi (B) is the romantic; a sensi- tive person who loves soft pas- tels, chiffon and lace. They buy things because they like them and tend to shop at antique stores or flea markets for col- lectibles. (C) is a contemporary, a jet- setter that likes the latest. They're usually an impuisive buyer with a dynamic personal- ity. A fourth type is a mix of all ors life three resulting in an celectic laste. “The home of au eclectic personality that likes variety can be challenging but it can ake be very interesting if the cs are all) put together One Gf the castest: ways to do this is to relate thens all through the accent color you've chosen to tun through: out your home. Satin Latex (080) * Great for bedrooms * 100's of pastel colors Wednesday, March 25. 1998 — North Shore News — 25 NEWS photo Terry Peters COLOR, like the purple in this foyer, can dramatically improve the iook of a room. Ceiling Latex (5050) «Fast dry * Hides minor imperfections 97 3.78L “Our reg. low price $19.96 96 3.78L *Our reg. low price $26.96 Great introductory offers on new Kitchen and Bath paints. + Also good for high traffic areas OUTSIDER-EXTERIOR “ALE WAELP. APER™ “BOOK ORDE RS: yl HOE bus Jsimle walls Ona “Color Your World's fs regular Price per single roll/spool Fabrics and accessories not included. Books may vary by store. IN-STOCK WAL: PAPER AND BORDERS. pas 99 Get ready for Spring. Patterns may vary from per single roll or spool those shown. 25” off 47 per 3.7L LATEX SATIN. (7800) White, black and tinted colours. once Our reg. low price $33.96 SELECTED IN-STORE WINDOW TOPPERS O Yo OFF our regular low price AWNINGS 15: Now OFF ms mm ae HH steres SRL-595 SQUAMISH Garibaldi Highlands 604-892-2092 * Formulated with Teflon for casy stain removal *Solvent free, virtually odouriess * Mildew and stain resistant Whites and tirited pastels only. Semi-Gloss (3730) 47 hell 740) Your choice 3. asl ‘Our regutar low price $34.96. Lowest Price Guaranteed. Huge Selection. Canada’s Largest Carpet Retail Chain. PLUS! Underpad and installation included in One Low Price!!! Details in store. Joa STOP SEHONTE TOR ©ARPEV and BEINDS 1-800-299-9940 CS” uaranteed until March 29, leva Not alt items may be availa Dealers may sell for bess. FRANCHISE OPPORTUNTIES AVAILABLE C, \ X Xx LZ NORTH VANCOUVER 400 Brooksbank Ave., #180 1887 Marine Drive 980-6312 980-8567 3/TM feflan® and the teflon? design are t irks of EE da Pant de Nemour and company Used under License: