Show COLORS BIG PART IN HOME SETTING SET TINd at least 50 per cent of the horns home interiors I 1 have seen are arc drab and colorless declares the color consultant for one or of new ED england glands manufacturers of dyes dyea and tints 1 I do not mean said the color expert that these homes lack character and hospitality they simply do not have sparkle or personality that the right use of color gives a a home to inspire cheerfulness A faded curtain or cushion or a dull scarf or bedspread will kill the llva bleness of a room such things are inexcusable in these days of inexpensive tints and dyes that can be used so simpy simply 11 she believes that miracles can be b performed with the he correct use of color color can change an andl individuals vi personality it can make a room seera seem larger or smaller darker or lighter cool or warm dignified or frivolous quiet or vivacious restful or disturbing cheerful or depressing color harmony Is the most important feature of the decorative scheme it Is the least expensive and the most effective means of expression color has an emotional value to which the sense of sight responds as the ear to music each color lias bas some definite quality for instance blue Is a receding color which makes a room seem larger possibly because of its it identity identify with the sky it induces induce restraint and repose green Is natures color restful to tired spirits spirit and easy on tired eyes it brings in the spacious coolness of the outdoors yellow Is the color of sunshine it Is the great light 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 are dangerous 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 0 us would be happier it if we paid more attention to color harmony |