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Q: Can I use a strong color like red in my bedroom? A: Color creates a mood in a room and there are some generally accepted ideas such as "blues are calming" and "red is energizing." But the most important "rule" is choosing colors that you love. When you love a color, you can make it work in any room. If you are hesitant about your favorite bold color, try it out on the wall and view it in various lighting conditions before you commit. (Pratt & Lambert Quart-Size Color Samplers are perfect for this.) Q: We are painting the exterior of our home and wonder if we should we paint the garage door the same color as the trim or the house. Or would you suggest using a complementary color? A: A general rule is to use trim colors on architectural elements like window frames, and accent colors only on features that you want to draw particular attention to, such as the front door. So I wouldn't suggest an accent color for your garage door. Often, garage doors are painted the trim color, but I think it is best to paint them the same as the house. Save time and effort while achieving beautiful results. Q: I've painted my walls and now I don't like the color. What can I do? A: The first thing we would recommend is moving your furnishings back into position and living with the color for a few days. While thinking about your color, look at the room in different lighting conditions, and remember that window treatments and artwork will obscure some of the walls. If you still don't like how it looks, then you should choose a new color. Much of your prep work is already done so repainting will be relatively easy, and it will leave you much more satisfied in the long run. Be sure to try a sample of your new color by painting a corner of the room first. 30 P&L Color Expressions