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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Karen Darlow

6 calming colors to create an instantly more restful scheme

Living room with contemporary style looking to green armchairs and fireplace.

A home that's elegantly put together with calming color schemes at its heart will not only look good but will also help to promote a sense of relaxation and overall well-being. Amazingly these benefits can reach far beyond our living space into other areas of our lives too, so once you start to incorporate calming color schemes in your interior design you'll soon discover their positive effects and see how décor can boost your mood. 

Interior designers have been extolling the virtues of calm colors for years and we've managed to persuade some of them to share their secrets and advice on the most calming color schemes to help bring a little tranquility to our homes. 

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