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Color at Play

An industry expert weighs in on popular hues

While shades of gray continue to dominate, “We’re enjoying a powerful resurgence of color across the industry, in all style categories,” says Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Furnishings Alliance. Trending shades that might be too much for a whole room perfectly complement those popular gray hues. Pictured above: an armchair by Sam Moore, a rug by Jaipur Living and a Miles Talbott lumbar pillow.

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