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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, June 9, 1998 - RE7 New found wall power_ BrainSteet Bere Are the walls in your home off-white? Are they this color because you like them this way, or do you secretly want to make a big color statenieni but fear the power- limnpactithat .ould resuit . This i, common fear among homeowncrs, su many will turn to an interior decorator to help them make the daring change. And most peuple are ecstatic about their new- found wall power! If you are just beginning to add color, you probably bave collected dozens of small paint chip samples. There are two things to consider when selecting a color from these nifty little samples. First of ail, being su small, its tough to judge how the color will look on an entire wall' second, the tiny sample wiIl often appear lighter than when the actual paint covers an entire wall. Another way to introduce color is through wallcovering. In addi- tion to color, it can add texture and pat- temn as welI. If you are just considering taking the color plunge for the first time, you might want to start in a powder room. Many homeowners will make their frst daring attempts at color in this room, perhaps because if it is not used for long periods of time. Take a look at a room's orientation. For the warmn room with a southemn expo- WANTED!* houses on Gowland Cres., Robertson Cres.., & Clements RUU Dr P1 r.0le-asle cati me if you are aroOnoeWdlkwdOeeaes thinking of moving. f woeeit f n=rd3 usWsf rec rm =sà ill Audrey (@ 878-4444 M h o - Mn ffred t $22,9u THINK ING 0F BUYING OR SELLING? Visit http://new-ali.com for ail the Iatest Milton Listings and Sales. Thon, cal Chris Newell for Service Above and BeyondIl Up7IJJfSddU WIIW dt UN100 ii>M LLIWI.ICIVe MM MMeUIdl service, piumbing updated, bedroomn bungalow on ttrdwod fluor redom, e,5w a popular Street fea- uak kitcher, new shinglea, tures rec. room with extended tamily ruom. rnew ielcgoszd 12x24' dock, renoeated freacgo sîd bath, hydro rn garage, lot, double drive and x1'l 4 utity shed 10'x8'. atahed garage. Mest $189,000. Cati Donenic bu seen. CalI J0. for Mcis tordeols. more ilo. $229900 An esquisite 2.62 acres 'f iawns, 4 spa- cous bams, tw and firepaces, greenissese kitchen, tastefai ceran foyer, kaciss and batisa, nlained parquet hardwod throeghout bedroomsa andl dtnîng mon Two outbeilimgs Md ocated mies from Milton, Misisauga or Oakvile, thas hmewvlsot disappito. $49,nO CO Mck Z> sure, choosing a sunny yellow could make people feel uncomfortably warmn without knowing why. This is the room where cool colors from the blue, violet. .oîd tcai iil. il sh.i your sunny yellows and peaches t'or places with northern exposures. They will bring warmth to an otherwise cool room. Contrast in paint colors can accentuate interesting architectural details. Remember, the higher the contrast, the more attention it will draw. So if you want tu draw attention to an area, empha- size the contrast. If you are unsure, use low contrast. It will simply and beautiful- ly provide depth and richness. And keep an eye out for coordinating borders. A border could add a finishing touch to any paint job. Color is a wonderful way to wake up a room's interiors. Take the plunge and show off your wall power. Adding decora- tive hues to your walls will bring a change to your home that almoat com- pares with the brilliant cbanging of the seasons. This article brou ghrt t you by the Decorating Den.