116 | April 2019
COLOR BALANCE The mix of subtle
and bold makes the master
bedroom, above, striking. Lavender
ombré curtains and pillows bring in
soft color. A winged chocolate
brown headboard with nailhead trim
is a dark, neutral focal point.NO-STRESS STYLE A tufted
ottoman with nailhead trim is
glamorous, but soft edges make
it toddler-safe. A blown-up
photo of a palm tree “is a
cost-eff ective way to get a huge
art piece,” Melissa says. “It’s
a ready-made pattern that
doesn’t feel like wallpaper.”MONOCHROME MIX A petite
glider chair carries the little-girl
sweetness through this pink-on-
pink corner of Isabella’s room,
left. Painted stripes on the wall run
perpendicular to chair stripes to
energize the color.COLOR
CUES
Melissa uses a light, dark,
and tinted neutral in
every room. Here’s why:
■Light walls create an
adaptable environment.
Swiss Coffee OC-45
Benjamin Moore ■A dark
foundational piece
grounds a space. Cape
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Benjamin Moore ■Blush
accessories give natural
liveliness. Heirloom 023
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