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NOVEMBER 2013 HOMES PLUS 6 Home improvement tricks to avoid winter blues (BPT) – Many triggers can affect our moods. From sights to sounds to smells – it's a sensory experience that we don't seem to have much control over. Or so we used to think. But with more research being done on exactly how these elements might affect our stress or happiness levels, we now have better insight on how to enhance our mood. This is good news for those looking to make home improvements. Homeowners can control factors like light, space, color and even the way a room is arranged to improve mental and emotional well-being. So before you're forced indoors by the cold weather, why not tackle a few home improvements to minimize the impact of colder days and longer nights? Boost color and mood "The color of a room can make a huge impact on your mood. For instance, blues tend to have a calming effect, while reds Photo courtesy of Brandpoint tend to energize and excite," says Donna Schroeder, Pratt & Lambert Manager of Color + Design. "So while it might seem most important to select a color based simply on what you like, perhaps it's even more important to first decide how you want the space to speak to you and then go from there." To ease the color selection process and ignite the spirits of homeowners through color, Pratt & Lambert has introduced Homes In Harmony, five new stimulating color collections that narrow down choices into easy, manageable collections. These collections include: Seaside Comfort, City Scape, Desert Abode, Woodland Cottage and Fresh Classics. Each contains 18 colors that can be used in different combinations on walls, trim and ceilings, even as inspiration for furnishing and accessories – to blend comfort and color throughout the entire home. 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