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A fresh coat of paint can totally change the feeland even purposeof a room.
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Green is a great, gender-neutral soothing and mood-boosting color for any home, interior designer Amber Guyton says.
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It’s soothing and just the right amount of color.
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I often choose intense yellows for living rooms in my clients homes.
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One of Thomas favorites right now is Benjamin Moores Dalila.
Squash Blossom by Behr is another of his staples.
I’d instantly use Squash Blossom for a front door, playroom, orkitchen cabinetry, Guyton suggests.
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It’s hard not to notice it and be affected by its energy.
For Shauna Jones, founder of Shauna Glenn Design, Coral Reef by Sherwin-Williams does the trick.
She especially loves it in her projects to transform small spaces into joy-inducing portals.
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We love it paired with the lime green tile and vintage-styled refrigerator for a Palm Springs retro look.
Sky Blue
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Blue is another easy, breezy way to bring the outdoors in.
The designer especially enjoys Thunderbird by Benjamin Moore.
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Thunderbird is great for a living room, breakfast nook, or guest bedroom.
Magenta
Pink is one of Thomas go-to colors for interiors.
A berry tonelike raspberry or magentacan especially change the feel of a space.
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Pink is a color that embraces you, Thomas says.
An intense pink immediately elevates the mood; there is an energy to a strong pink that energizes people.
Thomas swathed a library in Benjamin Moores Aniline Red to achieve this very effect.
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Lavender
Soft and floral, lavender beautifies a space without shocking the senses.
Jones likes Kismet by Sherwin-Williamsan ethereal hue that stays true to its name.
This lovely lavender shade is the perfect choice for a color-saturated bedroom, Jones says.
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Lime is a brighter take on green that makes a statement.
A strong, acidic green can energize and inspire, Thomas says.
Thomas used Eccentric Lime by Benjamin Moore to inject a shot of energy into one of his client’sliving rooms.
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Jones recommends Irresistible by Sherwin-Williams for a rosy, romantic option.
