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A bold color on a shared feature wall can unify an open space.

Color for the Modern Home

Live life in color with these simple ways to use color in your modern home:

All White.
Keep it simple with all white. White is a classic modern color scheme that offers a clean, minimal look and a neutral background to showcase your personal style.

Contrasting Colors Define Different Areas.
In open-plan interiors, contrasting colors can help define different areas and their functions. Color the bathroom or kitchen in one hue while you distinguish the living spaces in another.

Repeating Color Palette Unites.
To unite a large open space, a trio color palette repeated throughout can make all the parts feel like they belong. A bold color on a shared feature wall can have a similar unifying effect, when the surrounding walls are kept neutral.

Color transforms ordinary materials.
And in modern dwellings, color can transform ordinary materials into extraordinary design features. Treat everyday materials like plywood or plaster with bold color and take them from boring to brilliant.

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