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A fresh coat of paint in a dynamic new colour gives every room new life. pantone's colour of the year is marsala, an earthy red-brown that adds warmth to spaces. But there's a new palette to suit every personal taste when it comes to hot colour trends. dulux chose a vivid caribbean blue called tropic night for its colour of the year, while Benjamin moore prefers a soft neutral called guildford green. along with pumpkin, terracotta and orange, popular hues range from vibrant greens to cheery yellows and soft dove grey. if a full-on painting spree doesn't fit your schedule, an accent wall is a bright alternative. Just make sure you choose a colour that won't clash with the other three walls in the room. Bold colours that coordinate with neutrals make a statement, and they'll make the entire room look spanking new too. according to the experts at rona, warm and dark colours may make a room feel smaller and cozier, while cool and light colours give rooms an airier feel. matte finishes will hide flaws, but they're harder to clean. and you should always test a colour in several different areas to see how it looks as natural light changes throughout the day. to see how the pros coordinate colours, check out paint company websites. dulux (www.dulux. ca) provides inspiration with photos of rooms painted in its top colour picks, along with a palette of complementary colours to complete the look. cil (www.cil.ca) shows each of its rooms in a variety of colours, and you can upload photos of your own home and try different colours on for size at the cil and Sherwin-Williams (www.sherwin-williams. ca)websites. paint companies and retailers are always introducing new products — stain-resistant, textured and environmentally friendly paints — along with wallpaper and fresh ideas for kids rooms, hallways, kitchens and laundry rooms. Browse online for inspiration and you may want to do the whole house. ❙ - 03 garden Home 2015 & Behr Paints (www.Behr.com) Provides PhotograPhic examPles to show homeowners how to coordinate different colours. using 20 new colours, Behr created four room themes that are in keePing with the latest trends, including: ❶ a bedroom that uses shades of teal, charcoal and eggplant to create a serene ambience, with fabric and accessories that incorporate pops of gold, yellow, fuchsia, bright green and purple. ❷ a country kitchen that plays on neutrals, incorporating dusty aqua panelling and tan walls with earth tones, charcoal and rustic textures on rugs and accessories. (on opposite page) ❹ a feminine bathroom that plays on contrasts, with pops of bright, bold yellow on the bathtub and accessories, and dark mauve and black accents on the bathtub, floor, stencils and window treatments to offset pastel pink walls. ❸ a dining room that balances bright colours — blue, red and purples — on a feature wall and accessories, with neutrals, light grey on adjoining walls and dramatic black trim.