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In the spring of 2026, the focus in design is on cool, calming colors. Instead of bold colors, soft, subtle tones take center stage. Sage green and a muted, slightly grayish blue, often called “dusty ...

Some color combinations make immediate sense. Butter yellow and burgundy is not one of them on paper. One evokes late autumn afternoons and red wine by the fireplace. The other belongs at a garden ...