“Put things in context. If it’s a fabric that’s going on a horizontal surface, look at it horizontally. Whatever it is, step back six feet and look at it from a distance. Looking at a swatch, a pillow, a curtain, or a rug six inches from your face is different than seeing it as you step into the room.” – Janie Hersch

1. Camouflage a hodgepodge of surfaces- an awkward dormer door, wimpy crown molding, or an ugly chair rail- by painting them the same color as the wall. They’ll fade away. Works great with neutrals.
2. “Think of hallways as palate cleansers- the sorbet that’s served before diving into the next course. Keeping them neutral allows you to branch into any color in rooms that flow off them.” –Barry Dixon