The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for Designing Home Interiors |  | Author: Anna Starmer
Publisher: Firefly Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 6100
Media: Spiral-bound
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 1554070325
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.94
EAN: 9781554070329
ASIN: 1554070325
Publication Date: April 2, 2005
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Product Description
A practical guide to using color successfully. The power of color is its ability to influence mood, create atmosphere, and enhance perception. As a result, one of the most effective ways to transform any room is by changing its color. Which colors to use is the challenge. The Color Scheme Bible is a practical, yet inspiring reference for those who want to take advantage of different colors without clashing. It contains 150 color scheme ideas for home decorators and interior designers. The book explains how to choose colors that will complement each other for a subdued effect, and which colors and combinations will energize the room. Topics covered include: - How color creates ambiance and atmosphere - Using color to give a small room the illusion of space and depth - How to create the feeling of warmth and light with color - Distinctive color schemes inspired by nature, art, travel and even a favorite possession. The book also includes a variety of color combination palettes that can be used with different materials for refreshingly original color schemes. The Color Scheme Bible is an essential handbook for home decorators and interior designers.
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 Great resource for the color challenged September 8, 2005
K. DECKER (Western North Carolina, USA)
74 out of 74 found this review helpful
I have always had problems deciding what color combinations worked well together. So when I read a review about this book in my local paper I decided that this book might help. It has helped me visualize the color combinations I am considering for my master bedroom remodel. I now can pick a wall color & see at a glance what other colors will complement it, rather than just relying on my rather questionable "eye for color". It helps make the remodeling & redecoration process easier & definitely more fun for anyone who is color challenged!
I also like wire bound page format of this book. This makes it easy to keep pages open to the one's you are looking at & I feel that it will maintain its like new condition even after years of use.
A superlatively useful book January 18, 2007
E. Deboer
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
This is a spiral bound book so it lies flat for convenient reference. It has an excellent introduction touching on the basics of color theory, but the main body of the book consists of palettes. There is a main color covering most of the page, with bands of two accent and two highlight colors superimposed on the main color. There is descriptive text giving the inspiration behind the palette and suggestions for how the colors might be used in the room. The book is divided into color sections (reds, yellow, etc.), with each section having around 20 different palettes. I must have checked 50 books on color in interior decorating out of the library, and this is the one I bought.
A must have for anyone doing color matching of any kind - 6 stars! January 29, 2007
L. Silver (Duluth, MN USA)
23 out of 25 found this review helpful
Wow! This is probably one of the best purchases I can say I've made in a long time (and I make a lot of purchases!). I am a Graphic Designer and I have a Home Staging and Redesign business as well. I bought this for the Home Staging business as a tool to use with clients who need additional help visualizing and conveying their idea of colors and tonal ranges. It has been a life saver! I have used it with everyone so far and they all comment on what a great item it is to have with the business and to help communicate with customers. This book screams BUY ME!!! You won't regret it.
worth it at twice the price March 10, 2006
shadette atchison (orleans, MA United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Just super. Book is easy to use - helps you break out of the ordinary - truly inspirational. Frequently get asked by friends to borrow the book and they always get the help they need. One of the best resources I own.
Great book to get a Color Scheme for your Room July 11, 2006
W. Pereira (Los Angeles, CA United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Yes, we all want to paint our room some vibrant color, but do we have a clue as to what the complementing colors are ? well , I for one have no idea.. and this book helped out a lot. It lets you pick a color from the first two pages and then leads you to the colors that accent the color you have picked. It also explains the color in detail giving you the mood it stimulates, and gives tips on what kind of colors to pick for bathrooms, kitchens, etc.
Overall, Great book , I am still using it while I paint the rooms in my house.
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