{"id":12717,"date":"2017-03-10T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/?p=12717"},"modified":"2020-06-26T09:18:22","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T16:18:22","slug":"relaxed-reading-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/relaxed-reading-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Relaxed Reading Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12719 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero-Extra.jpg\" alt=\"A person sitting on a chair with a book covering her face. The wall behind her is painted in geometric shapes using shades of purple. Above the girls is a book shelf shape like a thought quote.\" width=\"740\" height=\"1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero-Extra.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero-Extra-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero-Extra-715x1024.jpg 715w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nDo you have a special place you like to curl up with a good book during the colder seasons? Consider taking your space to the next level with personalized color and pattern, to put you at ease and stimulate creative thought.<!--more--><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12720 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero1.jpg\" alt=\"A tight view of the wall  and thought quote shaped book shelf.\" width=\"740\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero1-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nWith a palette of berry toned reds and purples, some painters tape, and a little patience, I transformed my white walled reading area into a colorful space of relaxation and focus.<br \/>\nPurple is the color family associated with creativity, fantasy, and whimsy. &nbsp; I selected Purple Potion as the perfect fit for this room where I desire nothing more than to lose myself in an alternative world.<br \/>\nFor fun and a little added excitement, I created a geometric pattern, with two accent colors in Black Garnet and Artful Magenta. &nbsp;The deep rich red tones of these accent colors add warmth and keep Purple Potion from feeling too cool.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12752 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Geometric-shape-plaette.jpg\" alt=\"Three paint drops in different shades of purple.\" width=\"740\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Geometric-shape-plaette.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Geometric-shape-plaette-300x106.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Colors featured:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/colors\/paint#colors\"> Black Garnet N110-7<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/S100-5\">Purple Potion S100-5<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/T17-14\">Artful Magenta T17-14<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero4.jpg\" alt=\"A side angle of the thought quote shaped bookshelf.\" width=\"740\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero4.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero4-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero3.jpg\" alt=\"A close up view of the thought quote shaped bookshelf.\" width=\"740\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero3-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nCreate balance within the space with modern furnishings and decor in whites and neutrals.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12721 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero2.jpg\" alt=\"A person sitting on a chair reading a book. The wall behind her is painted in geometric shapes using shades of purple. Above the girls is a book shelf shape like a thought quote.\" width=\"740\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero2-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Old-Amethyst_Hero2-689x1024.jpg 689w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\nColorfully yours,<br \/>\nSha Khezri<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a special place you like to curl up with a good book during the colder seasons? 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