We’re not the only ones obsessed with paint and color for the new year. that grande dame of home magazines, made color the focus of its cover and nine inside stories in its February issue, on newstands now. In particular, we tore and pinned up page 66, with its 23 nuggets of wisdom from color and design gurus including the following:
• “Choose the best paint you can afford. Good paint has better pigments and a more livable finish.” designer
• “Your home is made up of more than walls — ceilings, floors, stairs and doors are also great places to have fun with paint.” designers
• “If you find a color that you love but you’re afraid it might be too dark, ask the person mixing the paint to do a 50 percent tint of the color.”
• “Play with intensity. I love monochromatic rooms that use a single hue in a variety of ways.”
More color tips, palettes and room designs are at bhg.com/FebColor
