Colorful makeovers for a blue gray living room
Readers seek decorating help for a pearl gray living room with off white carpet. Suggestions include medium blue carpeting and white walls with a color band graphic, white Roman shades, pale and deep blue accents, maroon highlights, a chalky white Parsons table, and a large natural wood piece like a oak cabinet to add drama.
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Copley News Services
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Tropical foliage soil needs and care guidance
University of Arizona horticulturist outlines a soil mix for tropical plants using equal peat moss and fine sand, explains fertilizer needs and constant feeding, and notes watering to prevent salt buildup and maintain slight acidity despite alkaline tap water.
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Steve Fazio
University of Arizona Extension Service
Arizona
Finishing touches beautify apartments with art and accessories
Home decor expert urges prioritizing lamps, sculpture, and framed art over expensive drapes. He notes affordable artwork can transform plain rooms and reflect personal taste, advising gallery study and careful budgeting to build a lasting, stylish living space.
Painting Tip Creates Warm Room Focal Point
To evoke warmth without shrinking space use two paint colors. Apply off white or pale tones on three walls and a warm earthy color on the fourth. This warm wall becomes a focal point while preserving the room’s sense of size.
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