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Ballard Design




Sometimes we forget to first look at the basics.

We change fabrics, paint, flooring and accessories

and sometimes fail to make sure

we have the basics covered...
like lights!


Hello Claudine,
I am so happy to have found your blog recently; I love all the advice you offer and relieved to know that I am not the only 'color-challenged, frustrated

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Living with the same color palette for 10 years is difficult for me.  I know that not everyone feels this way.  My husband, for example, does not require change. 
In fact, he thrives on the familiar. 


Shale/Benjamin Moore


His color preferences are the same today as when I met him 33 years ago.  His favorite color is still
RED.  He doesn't mind watching reruns on t.v. or



AVOIDING THE 'FLESHY' LOOK


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We've all experienced it.  That shade of beige we are sure is perfect for the house.  Bring the paint swatch home - or in some cases, slap it on the wall - and suddenly it's not beige at all.  It's some odd
shade of pinky, orangey - yes 'fleshy' color that is COMPLETELY wrong.


Andrea sent me this message:

You have an artistic eye! I am hoping