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                                                                DECORATING WITH PANTONE’S
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        by Kathryn Weber         more  out  of the  beach  box,  coral  shade in  it.  Next, pull  worldmarket.com) that hold  for perking up a foyer, try
                                 Pantone makes it easy for  in some accessories, such as  simple stems, carry the color  adding it on the walls; or if
              he Pantone color  homeowners by providing a  lamps or throw pillows. Then  to other parts of the room  your walls are white, why not
              of the year is called  wide palette of colors that  you have a new color addition  inexpensively.  paint the ceiling?
        T“Living Coral.” It’s  will take your home in a  without  a major investment   For  the  technology  Living Coral is also perfect
        somewhere between a peach  variety of directions, from  or repainting.    minded, Google Home mini  for a bright breakfast room,
        and an orange. The name is  the classical seaside to punchy   The Justina Blakeney  smart speaker comes in a coral  kitchen or bathroom.  An
        also a good reminder about  and sophisticated.   Cielo   rug   (www.rugs- color and would fit right into  accent wall in the bedroom
        the importance of our seas and   Visit Pantone’s website  direct.com) combines the  a living room or kitchen. In  will give the bedroom a lift,
        oceans, and of the vividness of  (www.pantone.com),  and classic  blue with  coral  in  a  a hallway, add a geometric  and you can throw in some
        life, hues and colors beneath   there’s a great overview of  sophisticated pattern. Placed  runner like the Tulum Geo  great new throw pillows or
        the blue waves. It’s a lively  the color and its inspiration.  under a bed with a pair of  Accent Rug in Coral (www. linens like the Pine Cone
        color that’s bright without  Click on the link to the  Mack & Milo Louis coral  target.com). Added indoors  Hill Trio Coral Duvet Cover
        being overly bold. Living  palettes, and you’ll find an  orange table lamps (www. or out, this rug will help you  (www.annieselke.com) with
        Coral is both  relaxed and  array of complementary  wayfair.com) on either side  weave in more coral color  its delicate coral outline
        vibrant, making it a wonderful  shades that will help you  of the bed, and you’ve got a  throughout.  against a white background.
        color option this year.  create fun and interesting  great look in the bedroom.                    Pair with the many items in
                                 color combinations.        In the living room, taller  PAINT WALLS, AND PERK  the coral color collection to
              HOW TO USE                                 lamps such as the Coral Reef   UP THE BEDROOM     round out a look that’s fresh,
           Coral colors are often seen   ACCESSORIZE     table lamps (www.lampsplus.  If you’re ready for a color  yet timeless.   n
        in beach homes because it’s   An easy way to blend this  com) bring the Living Coral  change, Living Coral is a
        a natural fit with navy and  color into your decor is to  shade to life. Small objects,  cheerful choice for adding   ©2019 Distributed by
        other  shades  of blue.  But,  if  start with accessories. A good  like a trio of coral-colored  color that’s  not overbearing   Tribune Content Agency,
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