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More than meets the eye in selecting right interior color Q: How do I choose a colour for my bathroom? A: Choosing the colour for any room is the most difficult decision a decorator must make. On the surface, it seems like a simple task. Unfortunately, things are rarely as simâ€" ple as they seem. | IF PI"S BROKEN, FIX i When selecting a colour one must first choose a hue â€" or a position in the spectrum of visible reflected light which we call colour. A decorator can pick from Primary colours (red, yellow or blue), Secondary colours (orange, green or violet) or a combination of priâ€" mary and secondary colours, known as Tertiary colours (blueâ€"green, yellowâ€" orange, etc.) Once a hue has been chosen, a decâ€" orator must consider the value and intensity of the colour. Value can be taken to mean the lightness or darkness of the colour. Light hues are often referred to as pastels. The intensity is a relative measure of the purity of a colour. A colour is most intense when it is in its purist form. For example, brilâ€" liant yellow is more intense than yelâ€" lowâ€"orange. Colour choice is further complicatâ€" ed by the existence of other elements in the room. In a bathroom, a decorator will be faced with fixtures, flooring and wall tiles. Each one of these will have its own combination of colour characâ€" teristics. Which brings on the discusâ€" sion of colour schemes â€" related or contrasting. Related colour schemes are basicalâ€" ly of two types. A monochromatic scheme uses various values of the same hue. An analogous scheme uses colours which are adjacent to each other in the spectrum. Related colour schemes tend to add size to a room and can be used to hide ugly architecture. Contrasting colour combinations are generally more bold and will highlight a feature or area of a room. A pair of colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel will create a complemenâ€" tary scheme. A colour triad is develâ€" oped when a decorator chooses three colours which are equidistant on the â€" WORK GUARANTEED FOR 6 MONTHS â€" * VCRsS from $89.00 _ e TVs from $89.00 * FREE MICROWAVE RADIATION TESTS ON CARRYâ€"INS * FREE ESTIMATES From Any Country To Any Country Only $10.00/hr. â€" no tax Oakville Mississauga 171 Speers Rd., Unit #10 134 Dundas St. W., Unit #2 ‘ 842â€"0599 277â€"9993 Hours: Mon.â€"Fri.,11 a.m.â€"7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.â€"4 p.m. DIGITAL VIDEO TAPE TRANSFER WE D0 3EH VICE 0III All MAKES OF mt:nownvfis STEREOS, CAR RAbDIOS colour wheel. It is quickly becoming apparent that choosing a colour for a room can be a very complex decision involving a myriad parameters and many possible solutions. Many people possess an "eye" for colour which allows them to quickly choose a colour which works well, even though they may not be able to explain why they selected that parâ€" ticular shade. A homeowner who is not so blessed, can call on the services of a professional. A professional painting contractor will be able to offer counâ€" selling on colour schemes or recomâ€" mend an interior decorator. As to the bathroom colour conunâ€" drum, try looking to the pink hues. Pink in a bathroom will give its occuâ€" | pants a healthy, rosy complexion. Pink is also a warm, high energy colour which can give a feeling of vitality. A short visit to a pink bathroom will give a person a quick burst of energy and a | feeling of improved health. | Now, which pink to choose. | Contributed by David Wilkins, | Certa ProPainters 845â€"3777. ‘ General cleaning, tuneâ€"up, alignment, or small repairs or it‘s FREE with major repair. $34.00 value. We also carry posters, prints and original paintings CLASSES NOW OFFERED 310 KERR ST. 849â€"1590 OAKVILLE