I'm a Color Designer living in Las Vegas. Why on earth would someone need help selecting paint colors when there are so many neutrals to choose from? It's the desert--use desert colors. I don't have a problem with neutrals, I swear. I'm all for structures blending with the surrounding environment. That makes sense. But, there's something happening here that must be stopped. Look at the picture above. The landscape is a picture of harmony. Thousands upon thousands undifferentiated homes sprawling across the Las Vegas valley. Visually, it's impossible to tell where you are in Las Vegas without a GPS. Virtually all of the homes built during the construction boom here look the same--not only the exterior colors, but the interior as well. I'm not proposing a revolution, just a break from the monotony. A home doesn't have to look like a circus tent or boutique hotel to be interesting. All I'm saying is that color is life. With the right shades of color, your home can become your haven. Your home can be a reflection of you and how you want to feel in your space. There may be restrictions by your homeowner's association about how you can express yourself. Don't let that limit you in the space where you live. Armed with the principles of color harmony, you no longer have to be afraid.
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