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House Paint Color Guide: Balance the Colors

From Jackie Craven, About.com

This much red might be overpowering on a large house, but for this cozy cottage in Los Angeles, well-balanced splashes of cherry red add charm.
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Blue and white with red detailsPhoto © Cheryl Hansen
Los Angeles Cottage
A burst of a single color on just one part of your home may give it a lopsided appearance. On this cottage, the brightest color is balanced equally on each side.

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