A Beautiful Room Will Change Your Life

Color your world, with the help of internationally recognized designer Connie Page. She's out to change the bland palette of white walls, beige carpets, and vanilla everything that predominates in too many houses today, and replace it with bright, cheerful hues. The result: uplifting rooms that no one will want to leave. For those who want to jazz up a space quickly, there are suggestions for five-minute makeovers that work miracles in a few simple steps. For larger transformations, and to understand just how color works, see what Connie does with "Blue Sky Thinking," "Red-Hot Excitement," "Golden Opportunities," Pretty in Pink," and other shades. Answers to commonly asked questions will solve almost any design dilemma. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.