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A funny thing happened while we were shooting the double cover for this issue. Our design director, Ridge Carpenter, had chosen a beautiful inky blue (Indigo by Sherwin-Williams) for one of the walls, and everyone who saw it in our photo studio reacted in the same way: They would stop in their tracks, stare, and say, “Wow, what color is that?” That question happens to be the name of one of this magazine’s longtime columns (check it out on page 19), and I was delighted to see the headline come to life. “Wow” illustrates just how transformational color can be: We’ve featured soothing blue bedrooms, sophisticated olive green offices, and in one especially memorable photo, a glossy lemon piano. This issue is like “Wow” on steroids. It’s dedicated to the…
1. Which color combo is believed to make people hungry? 2. Where did the color orange get its name? A The fruit B The Greek word for fire C Blorenge, a hill in Wales D It’s a combination of the Old English words for red and yellow. 3. What’s the rarest color found in nature? 4. Which of these is not a trademarked shade? 5. Purple is historically associated with royalty because the dye cost so much to produce. What ingredient made it so expensive? A Champagne grape skins B Pulverized gemstones C Sea snail secretions D Flower petals picked on the first day of spring Answers: 1. B; 2. A; 3. D; 4. C; 5. C…
Divided by Design Married couple Ray and Eilyn Jimenez run separate design-build firms in Miami—with two different aesthetics. See how some of their favorite pieces compare below, then watch them compete for clients on the show! Ray Eilyn Holmes Family Rescue Saving homeowners from botched construction jobs has become a family affair for contractor Mike Holmes. His kids Sherry and Michael are back by his side for a second season of this show! We got their top tips for avoiding disaster on your next reno. Sherry: Hire the pros for electrical work. Licensed electrical contractors are specially trained, have product knowledge, and are up to date with local codes. It’s not worth putting your family in danger because of DIY mistakes. Mike: Get permits so everything is done to code.…
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how bad is it to skip your pet’s annual checkup? These visits are for more than vaccines. “Yearly exams help identify potential problems that pets cannot voice themselves,” says Stephanie Andruskevich, a veterinarian in Amesbury, MA. Even a simple weight check can make a huge difference. “For cats especially, detecting changes in weight is one of the best ways to catch issues early.” Schedule that appointment! PRETTY BAD! how bad is it to put up wallpaper in a bathroom? Half baths are fine (there’s no steam to do any damage), but if you want to wallpaper a full bath, you should take some precautions. “Steamy conditions can encourage mold growth beneath the wallpaper,” says James Greenwood, color and interiors expert at the wallpaper and decor company Graham & Brown. Use…
views + golden hour BOTH BY CLARE “I wanted to make this living room cheerful, like our client. Alone, the yellow could look too bright on the bookcase, but when it’s paired with blue-green, it becomes more nuanced. This combination is one I never get tired of!” Abigail Marcelo, @casamarcelo.co, Salisbury, CT electric orange BY BENJAMIN MOORE “Despite having ‘electric’ in its name, this shade doesn’t appear too neon. It’s a true tangerine-peel orange, making it the perfect color to brighten up a kitchen. It really is cheerfulness in a paint can!” Noz Nozawa, @noznozawa, San Francisco rain cloud BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS “This deep teal-gray is moody and sophisticated but still feels inviting. Enveloping this tiny office area in a dark color, from trim to walls to even the ceiling, makes…
