Big Color Lives Large in a Tiny House - Part 2

A Nantucket cottage exhibits an outsize personality that enhances its tiny dimensions.

Works of Art

Postcards clothespinned to a line strung from the living room ceiling epitomize the offhand ease of a beach house. The lawn green on the walls is one of four different paint colors used in this room, all Benjamin Moore. The painting is by Nantucket artist Elle Foley.

Deborah's Rules for Color

TEST: "For an accurate assessment, paint pieces of shirt cardboard to make large samples and tape them to a wall. Stand eight to 10 feet away with your back to them, and look at them in a hand mirror. It helps you see the color in perspective."

BALANCE: "If you have strong color on one wall, you need to balance it with another strong color."

DON'T MATCH: "It looks too perfect. Nature doesn't work that way; neither should interiors. It's variations in a room that give it depth and personality."
TRY GLOSS: "Not only is a gloss finish more durable, but light bounces off the colors to add life and make small rooms appear larger. It looks fabulous at night!"

Afternoon Tea

Bold color and pattern make a space feel bigger because the eye is constantly moving.

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