Homeowners spend hours staring at color swatches at their local paint stores. How can they make sure that colors that look great on a 2 x 2 square of paper will also look great on the walls of their favorite rooms? This is the book for every home decorator who's never painted before--and for those who swore they'd never paint again. Written by professional paint color consultant Bonnie Rosser Krims, this is the foolproof guide to choosing the best color scheme for every room, the first time, every time. Krims unveils 35 new color recipes, all chosen from top manufacturers and tested in the homes of real clients. She walks readers through rooms painted bright, neutral, and everywhere in between, and provides tools and tips for getting exactly the look you want. Like having a professional paint consultant in your home, this user-friendly guide can make anyone an instant color expert--and every room a showcase by offering simple, no-nonsense decorating guidelines that will help you reevaluate, reorganize, and revitalize every room in your home.