Colorful Home Makeovers Inspire Bold Decorating Choices
Three design experts advise on using unexpected color in homes. They highlight safe spots for color, three color pairing tricks, lavender entryways, and balancing bright shades with wood tones. Use art, furniture, or frames to introduce bold hues without overwhelming rooms.
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Fall blooming crocuses and colchicums brighten autumn borders
Late blooming crocus varieties add color as leaves fall, but nurseries stock few. Colchicums bloom in fall, grow from bulbs, and are pest resistant, with large blooms and ornamental colors. Saffron crocus yields edible saffron but requires about 75,000 flowers per pound, making it costly.
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Jennifer Schultz Nelson
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Mediterranean decor evokes sun and sea influence
Mediterranean style blends Spanish Italian French Turkish and Greek seaside life into simple relaxed interiors. Natural hues marine almond olive sunshine chalk define palettes while handmade motifs or bold clean graphics suit traditional or modern tastes. Designer David Stark cites painterly roots and West Elm collections reflect azure strokes and tile patterns.
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