101 Color
Dwell explores the variegated use of color in our world, from industry to emotion.
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Heuless
Most modernists find color as attractive as traditional Tudors. Fred Bernstein, a resolute lover of neutrals, attempts to expand his horizon of hues.
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Chipping Away
Most designers, be they graphic or interior, consult their Pantone fan guide when considering hues.
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Brand New Color
The fact that your car is tinted a subtle silver or that your running shoes have vibrant orange stripes flaring up their sides is hardly a design afterthought.
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Created from Color
There are endless choices to be made in the world of color, as anyone who has tried to paint a room plain white knows. Even more variation is introduced when materials, use, and application are all…
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Color Test
You read Dwell. You like to think that you have a good eye for design. But how good is your eye really?
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Created from Color
There are endless choices to be made in the world of color, as anyone who has tried to paint a room plain white knows. Even more variation is introduced when materials, use, and application are all…
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Brand New Color
The fact that your car is tinted a subtle silver or that your running shoes have vibrant orange stripes flaring up their sides is hardly a design afterthought.
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Tips
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How to Build a Lighting Concept
I’m a fan of floor lighting plus a couple of small table lamps for the living room. Use ambient lighting and low-wattage warm bulbs to create a relaxed atmosphere.
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Be Careful Where You Point That Thing
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Videos
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