Show COLORS BIG PART IN HOME SETTING at least 0 TO o per cent of the hornc home interiors I 1 hane seen are drab and colorless declares the color con for one of new En Eli glands manufacturers of dyes and tints 1 I do not mean 11 said the ther color olor expert that hint these homes lick lack character and hospitality they simply do not have sparkle or personality that the right nse ilse of color gives a bootie to inspire cheerfulness A faded curtain or cushion or a dull scarf or bedspread will kill the lh of a room such things ire are inexcusable in these duys days of inexpensive tints and dyes that can be used so simp y 11 she believes that miracles can he be performed ill the he correct we use ot of color color can change an individuals vi personality it can make a room seem larger or smaller darker or II 11 lighter liter cool or warm dignified or frivolous quiet or vivacious restful or disturbing cheerful or depressing color harmony Is the trio roost qt important p feature of the decorative decorah ve scheme it is the least empens expensive v ke and the most effective means of expression color lias has an emotional value to which the sense of sight responds as the ear car to music eal each color lias has sortie some definite quality for instance blue is a cool receding color which makes a room seem 1 larger possibly because of its identity with the sky it induces restraint and repose green Is natures color restful to tired spirits and easy on tired eyes it brings in the lie spacious coolness of the outdoors yellow Is the color of sunshine it Is the great I 1 light bt giving color and Is often used in decorating dark city rooms which do not have a full measure of sunlight red and orange are exciting and aggressive colors these fire are d dangerous angelous ang erous in large quantities red makes objects appear nearer than they are by actual test this color can make a room seem 30 per cent larger than the same room in n blue color plays a bigger part in our lives than we realize and many of us would be happier it if we paid more attention to color harmony |