{"id":11899,"date":"2016-09-07T12:07:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T19:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/?p=11899"},"modified":"2020-05-06T08:47:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T15:47:36","slug":"new-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/new-beginnings\/","title":{"rendered":"New Beginnings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hero-20.jpg\" alt=\"A button with the words &quot;CHANGE - START&quot;.\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hero-20.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hero-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Hero-20-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>By Nancy Bollefer<\/strong><br \/>\nFor most Canadians, I\u2019m willing to bet the beginning of September is thought of as a \u201cNew Year\u201d as such \u2013 more so than New Year\u2019s Day itself.\u00a0 Even though summer isn\u2019t officially over until later in the month, we still tend to think Labour Day marks the end of summer, taking us to a new place and a new frame of mind, with change on the forefront. \u00a0There are those who have taken the summer off to relax and enjoy to get away from schedules and routines, except if you consider regular lounging a routine!\u00a0\u00a0 Reading a book, sitting on the dock, gardening and just enjoying outdoor weather become activities high on our priority list during this treasured season.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nAfter the Labour Day long weekend has been celebrated, the \u201cNew Year\u201d begins, largely because the school year gets underway again, \u00a0affecting young kids and even adults who decide to pursue higher education.\u00a0 September is the time of year to become serious again, a time to tackle projects.\u00a0 Even though projects can be labour intensive \u2013 and lots of work is usually associated with taking on a new venture, the outcome has its rewards.\u00a0 For example, a\u00a0 painting project.\u00a0 This is one of the easiest tasks to undertake with such gratifying results.\u00a0 Personally, I\u2019m usually itching to make a change during this season and am inspired to try something new.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bold-color.jpg\" alt=\"A hallway area that peaks into two other rooms. The rooms are painted in bold colors.\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bold-color.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bold-color-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bold-color-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Featured Colours: Emergency Zone P190-6, Blackout N510-7, Flirt Alert P150-7<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Notice how the mix of colours in this space brings in bold character, personality, and drama.\u00a0 The red and orange almost read as the same colour, both saturated and pure, while the black punctuates the space, set against the lighter hued flooring throughout.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Neutral-Palette.jpg\" alt=\"A living room with the walls painted in a gray color.\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Neutral-Palette.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Neutral-Palette-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Neutral-Palette-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Featured Colours: Liquid Mercury N510-5, Bakery Box BL-W09<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A more neutral palette is represented in this living room, which is somewhat of a study in contrast.\u00a0 The mercury grey on the walls is offset by the white trim and the light-toned flooring.\u00a0 Because this room is large in scale, it can readily take the deeper hue adorning the walls, all the while communicating a refined, understated style.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Room.jpg\" alt=\"A bedroom painted in a dark gray color.\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Room.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Room-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Dark-Room-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Featured Colour- Poppy Seed PPU15-20<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, a room doesn\u2019t always need to be large in proportion to carry a deeper hue, as seen here on the walls.\u00a0 The flooring and bed linens offer visual relief to complete the look.<br \/>\nSo, think of September as a \u201cNew Year\u201d and consider painting that room you\u2019ve always had on your \u201cto do\u201d list.\u00a0 After all, it\u2019s a New Year!<br \/>\nColorfully yours,<br \/>\nNancy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Nancy Bollefer For most Canadians, I\u2019m willing to bet the beginning of September is thought of as a \u201cNew Year\u201d as such \u2013 more so than New Year\u2019s Day itself.\u00a0 Even though summer isn\u2019t officially over until later in the month, we still tend to think Labour Day marks the end of summer, taking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2 - 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