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Can't Fail Color Schemes--Kitchen and Bath How to Choose Color for Stone and Tile Surfaces, Cabinets and Walls

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ISBN-10: 158011413X

ISBN-13: 9781580114134

Edition: N/A

Authors: Amy Wax, Catherine Warren Leone

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Can't Fail Color Schemes--Kitchens and Bathsaddresses one of the most difficult decorating decisions a homeowner has to make when building or renovating a kitchen or bath: choosing colors for the many permanent--and expensive--materials and finishes. The so-called "safe" neutral route has many pitfalls...all beiges are not equal! As she did inCan't Fail Color Schemes,color expert Amy Wax explains how to look at color specific to stone, tile, laminate products, fixtures, and paint, and provides hundreds of palettes that homeowners can use to inspire and coordinate their own scheme or take along to a home center or showroom.
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Book details

List price: $19.95
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Publication date: 8/21/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English

Amy Wax is Past President of the International Association of Color Consultants of North America.

Introduction
Why is it so hard to coordinate these items?
Differences in finishes, i.e. shiny, matte, textured
Why all neutrals...white and beige...are not the same
How lighting effects your tile and stone selection
Examples of tile areas lit/unlit.. see the difference
Surface materials (for countertops, walls, backsplashes, floors, appliances, etc)Stone (granite, marble, limestone, slate, soapstone) & Concrete
Ceramic tileMetal (stainless steel, and copperGlass
WoodLaminates (Quartz and solid surfacing
plastic laminate
Fixtures & Hardware (sinks, etc, and faucets
cabinet pulls, etc)Fixtures will include example fabricated in porcelain, stone, metal, glass
Hardware will include examples of latest materials and finishes, including various metals, such as chrome, brass, pewter, bronze, etc., both matte and polished
Options for stone and tile placementa
Samples of kitchen backsplashb
Samples of designs behind the stovec
Samples of flooringd
Samples of countertopse
Samples of bathroom wall tilesf
Samples of tub / shower enclosureg
Samples of flooring
Other decorative applications...borders, tile inserts, designs
Accent colors for kitchens and bathrooms
Examples will include color palettes
Pulling together a look...Styles & Color Schemes: Old World, Modern, Classic Green, Classic Blue, All Neutrals, All Whites, Eclectic, etc
Resources
Glossary
Index