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Does a room decorated with beige © carpet. cream walls and furnishings. and accents of sand. sage and sienna sound a bit drab and unexciting to vou? Think again. Although there is no single pallette that dominates today. warmer colors such as neutrals. warm greens. and rich earth tones will remain popular as the 90s hottest colors in home deco- rating. Randy Sanford. director of prod- uct development tor Galaxy Carpet Mills. says that consumer desire for security and contentment in the home is the driving torce tor an overall warming of colors. espe- cially in carpet. } According to Sanford. consumers look at carpet as “a coat of paint for the floor.” As such. warm colors. es- pecially soft vellows and other earth tones have become popular as con- sumers stay home and look to color to provide warmth and comfort to their personal lives. and adopt a more tamily -oriented lifestyle in general. he explains. Warm oo To Todays ‘Hotes: Colots Warm greens are also on the rise. Many experts credit the color’s popu- larity to global concerns and a gen- eral association with the environment. However. according to Sanford. “Green is just a great neutral. It goes with most colors that are already in a home.” Greens such as sage and Khaki are warm colors that blend well and add warmth to a room setting. Another trend influencing today’s color choices is the importance of ethnic iden- tity. Clay pink. burnt orange. geranium red and custard reflect an interest in the crafts and national costumes of Latin America. Africa and the new Eastern Eu- ropean countries. Area rugs reflecting tribal ethnicity are also increasing in popu- larity as an accent in home decor. Although it may not be time to re- vive the avocado appliances or burnt orange carpet so popular in the 70s, it is time to warm up to the neutrals and earth tones that are hot for the 90s. For more information on today’s trends in carpet colors, contact your nearest Peerless Carpet Center retailer or Peerless/Galaxy at 1 800 845 4252. Do-it-Yourself t ome jmprovemen SHELBY STEEL Great Selection of * Hanging Baskets e Foliage Plants Large and Small PRODUCTS Robert (Bob) Carpenter - 1747 N. Post Rd ¢ 487-5433 Ornamental Iron [5 5 Ornamental Iron Wrought Iron Railings - Piers Stairways Aluminum Carports Misc. Iron Work Security Bars and Doors The Top Eight Ways Americans Have Fun on their Carpet (from the Life Styles and Home Furnishings study conducted for The Carpet and Rug Institute) Playing games. Activities with children. Romance. Sitting and laying. wm Rh WN Wrestling and rough- housing. 6.. Walking barefoot. 7. Playing with dogs or cats. 8. Opening Christmas presents. Courtesy of Peerless/Galaxy { ie > a fo! EX VV 7 x yy Vi ” * Bedding Plants * Vegetables * Flowers Textured carpet from Peerless/Galaxy provides a unique backdrop for this neutral colored room. A variety of materials, textures and surfaces were used for a creative, calming room decor. Landscaping Goes Native (NAPS)—In an increasing number of communities around the country, native plants and natural areas are used to complement grass lawns, a landscap- ing practice known as Xeriscape. According to Bob Digkinson, senior landscape architect for ITT-CDC at Palm Coast, Florida, this is “water con- servation through creative landscap- ing,” and something his company has long practiced. The landscape design capitalizes on the natural beauty of existing vegetation. It minimizes the use of open sod areas and maximizes the use of native plants. Builders are especially careful of trees and their root systems. To find out more about the natural beauties and other advantages of homes in Palm Coast communities, call 1-800-654-2213, ext. 93. North American 50303015.D0C Precis Syndicate interest you pay. axWise® Loan. Home equity based loans are great because, in most cases, you can get a loan and a tax deduction, too. But what if you've just bought your home and haven't accumulated much equity? With First Union's new TaxWise loan, you can use up to 100% of your home equity to buy a car, boat, truck, or RV, make home improvements or redecorate. And, in most . cases, you may still deduct the Blooming tania’ TaxWise Benefits: Potted Plants Gastonia's BW You may qualify for a tax deduction on interest paid* in various Year BW Nominal closing costs save money sizes and 9 Round B No appraisals or surveys required. variety : Plant and B Flexible payment options. especially 0 Seed B® No prepayment penalties. wrapped for 5 FE gift giving! SEEDS & PLANTS tore : Convenient oH street NN DOWNTOWN, KINGS MOUNTAIN
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