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Paint the town From a Chinatown loft to a Whistler retreat, four popular B.C. locales are the inspiration behind paint palettes with a positively regional flair TEXT KORA SEVIER ILLUSTRATIONS MANDY LAU With themes like rebirth and connect, vintage moxie and exotic organics, what we've learned from paint companies in 2013 is that colour is no longer confined to a time or place. Colour is more flexible than ever. It is both regional and global. Using four different trending palettes, we've brought colour home. North Shore Rancher COLOUR SAVVY: If you're using strong wall colours, steer clear of crisp whites on ceiling and trim. It will makes things look too stark and harsh. A creamy white such as Renew 203 will give a softer and more pleasing look. Renew 200 Refine 207 Revive 216 Renew 198 The boxy shape and generous space of a Vancouver North Shore rancher is complemented by '50s colours mixed with modern tones. Colour is all about relationships. Marry two retro shades, RENEW 200 and RENEW 198, with a couple of modern colours, and you'll be surprised by the outcome. RENEW 200 is a mid-century, mid-tone green with a lively personality. Another great '50s colour that packs a punch is RENEW 198. This shade of raspberry has a playful nature, but, if used correctly, can be surprisingly sophisticated. REFINE 207 is an elegant cool grey that brings out the more serious side of our mid-century palette and makes it feel grown up. For the daring, brownblack REVIVE 216 is the ultimate dramatic statement. Paint: General Paint June 2013 BC HOME & GARDEN | 35 p34-39_Paint.indd 35 13-05-09 10:11 AM