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Designer tip: Allyson Hicks on decorating with a theme colorCHRISTINA LEOJULY 2017 | HOMES

Photos courtesy Allyson Hicks

Adding color with con� dence can be an intimidating prop-osition, says local design consultant Allyson Hicks. Instead of whipping out a color wheel for every last piece of furni-ture or decor, she suggests trying to choose one strong color to � ow throughout the home, while maintaining a neutral palette for paint colors and � ooring.

“By using one bold color such as coral, cobalt blue or emerald green on the majority of your accent pieces, you are able to create a unique look that is de� nitely not bor-ing,” says Hicks. “Being focused on one color from room to room creates not only an instant designer look, but a warmth and natural � ow throughout the house. In this home remodel, I was able to incorporate di� erent shades of

orange like coral, salmon, tangerine and even peach, against o� -white walls and tra-ditional pine � oors for a bright, beautiful, unique look.”

July 2017inRegister.com