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Photo by Mirage Hardwood Floors www.miragefloors.com 4 ELEGANT DRAMA WE’RE INSPIRED BY this dramatic music room. HOW TO CREATE THIS LOOK Pair strong hues with bold accents to create a dramatic look perfect for a creative space such as a music room, library or den. Black Magic SW 6991 Paradise SW 6720 Shamrock SW 6454 Sticks & Stones SW 2844 Sherwin-Williams, www.sherwin-williams.ca Small Space secrets Paint something unexpected! Consider painting a stairway banister, wall trim, or a piece of furniture. By transforming a bedroom nightstand bright blue or a desk chair in an unexpected orange, everything else in the room will appear larger. Experiment with colour combinations. Sherwin-Williams’ Colour Visualizer allows painters to upload a photo of a room and virtually paint the space using any colour. Test out an accent wall or coat the ceiling. The right colour combination can create a cohesive look. “Grey is a sophisticated colour that lends itself perfectly to intimate spaces,” said Jackie Jordan, Director of Colour Marketing, Sherwin-Williams. “A shade of grey that lightens up a space would be Amazing Gray (SW 7044). It’s a medium tone with a touch of warmth.” Amazing Gray SW 7044 Sherwin-Williams www.sherwin-williams.ca CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM 73