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Colorful Home Decorating Ideas

Posted: 7/14/2010

Whether you are looking to move or trying to improve, color and design can make all the difference.

(NAPSI)-When you're ready for a change, you can have a new home without changing your address. How? With paint. Homeowners looking to change up their decor have found that color trends in home design are deeply rooted in both "then" and "now." The idea of decorating using colors that reflect the new and the old takes shape by showcasing classic, calming neutrals with a few energizing standout colors, such as bright pinks and yellows.

The Colors of "Then"--For those looking to incorporate a more classic feel into their homes, neutrals such as deep gray-brown, muted and warm beiges and asphalt gray-blue are choices that work together to create environments that are calm and organic. Together, they allow for a merging of modern and rustic styles. Creamy whites, serene sea foam blue-green, pale butter and deep bronze-golds with metallic finishes provide a similar feeling, but can create a more refined and romantic space.

The Colors of "Now"--Homeowners interested in giving their spaces a more dramatic pop can join the trend toward incorporating bright, vibrant colors into the home. Profound pinks and rusty oranges can be found playing against off-whites and stony grays to create a space that is sensual, eclectic and worldly. Playful yellows in combination with pure white and sleek black pack a punch and are great for the home decorator who isn't afraid to make a bold statement.

"Frivolous choices are a thing of the past," says Dee Schlotter, paint color expert at The Voice of Color, PPG Pittsburgh Paints. "Today's color trends have staying power. You renew instead of buying new. You choose sustainable colors with an environmental and economic awareness that's becoming second nature for us all."

Whether you want to stick with the classic colors of then, the current colors of now or create your own style, you'll want a high-quality paint brand that offers a variety of color choices. For example, PPG Pittsburgh Paints has nearly 2,000 colors, unique color palettes and yearly color trends.

Learn More

To learn more about the latest colors and trends and to find a nearby paint dealer, visit www.voiceofcolor.com.

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