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live at home Color Your World Freshen up the face of your home—or just the front door— with bold color recommendations from McGovern & Sons that promise to make a great first impression The look: To add drama to any exterior, create contrast. No color stands out against cool neutrals—or makes a punchy statement against accents in shades of teal, blue or black—like a deep red. A Fresh Flush Paint chip: Dinner Party by Benjamin Moore The look: A deep blue door makes a stately impression alongside any beige, gray or taupe exterior and lends a coastal appearance to stone, brick or wood siding. An Easy Formality Paint chip: Gentleman's Gray by Benjamin Moore The look: An autumnal orange lends a little bit of fun and whole lot of energy to any exterior, especially when paired with pale grays, warm wheat tones or deep blues and browns. A Pop of Personality Paint chip: Fall Harvest by Benjamin Moore The look: For a rich hue, this smoky mix of brown and violet looks earthy and sophisticated alongside neutral shades like cool gray, warm beige and pale cream. The Royal Treatment Paint chip: Vintage Wine by Benjamin Moore The look: This sunny shade makes a cheerful statement alongside deep blues and pale grays while comple- menting greens, taupe and browns as well. A Spirited Expression Paint chip: Pan for Gold by Benjamin Moore 22 BRAVA Magazine April 2012