in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, Ja nu ar y 31 ,2 01 9 | 18 Warm & Welcoming Home, circa 1910, nestled in desirable downtown Burlington. This beautifully updated 2 storey, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, is the perfect blend of charm & modern elements. Main level features Living Room w/custom built-ins, separate Dining Room w/window seat, 2 pc bath, and Farmhouse style kitchen with custom cabinets made from local century old barn board. 2nd floor features Loft Home Office plus 3 beds and 4 pc Bath. The backyard is perfect for entertaining; an outdoor bar/kitchen area, deck and flagstone patio, fully fenced. Parking 6 cars. Truly a wonderful neighbourhood and lifestyle - a perfect place to call home! Offered at $749,000 Sinead Robinson Sales Representative Sinead@royallepage.ca Nancy Lorimer Sales Representative Nancy Lorimer Sales Representative Nancy Lorimer nancylorimer@royallepage.ca905-634-7755 New Listing OPeNHOuSe SaTuRDayaNDSuNDay 2-4 PM 2178 NeW STReeT $749,000 Dear Debbie; I've heard that bright colours shouldn't be used in a bedroom, especially a child's room, as the saturated shades are not con- ducive to a restful sleep. Not sure how to proceed with decorating. I prefer a happy space and like a range of colours and painted furniture. Help please. -- Joanna Dear Joanna; There have been countless psychologi- cal tests connected with the impact that colour/s have on people. It's easy to un- derstand how a bright, fiery colour such as red, orange or yellow can excite us as we react to the bold powers of the spectrum. Pastel shades and neutral hues have a more passive effect and create a quiet en- vironment. But there is more to it than one rule for each colour. Combinations of hot and cool can balance each other making a harmonious mix. Solid colours have more impact than shades that are textured. If you feel that a large dose of your favourite shade is too much, look for it in combina- tion with a mix of complementary colours and designs. Think of a blanket weave or patterned upholstery. Design your bedroom according to what you want to see. Experiment with your happy colours, use them for the bed lin- ens and blankets. By all means paint the bedside tables, the headboard, even the floor. Once done, if you discover that it's a bit much for nighttime relaxation, you can easily tone it down with a quieter layer of paint or a neutral carpet. Play with tex-of paint or a neutral carpet. Play with tex-of paint or a neutral carpet. Play with tex tures as well; a furry white rug, loopy throw pillows, and fringed lampshades will tickle your senses no matter what the colour. Here's a bedroom from HomeSense that sparkles with good vibes. Coral, pink, red, and aqua jostle throughout the room, balanced nicely against the neutral white walls and with stripes like black, white and pale shades in the rug that hangs above the bed. This is a clever way to add a focal point at the head of the bed, and it gives lots of scope for mix and match. Stay away from too much pattern mix on walls, especially for children's rooms. Walls covered with multiple or small pat-Walls covered with multiple or small pat-Walls covered with multiple or small pat tern repeats tend to overstimulate, even when the lights are out. Written by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email decorating questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. Follow Debbie at instagram.com/debbie_travis, facebook.com/thedebbietravis, debbietra- vis.com. Tips for how to add bright colours to a bedroom Advertorial DEBBIE TRAVIS House to Home