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An Architect's Guide to Color

Color is beckoning this season, and one architect is heeding the call with variations on his favorite color to tempt your house's palette

Jody Brown
Jody BrownJune 5, 2012
I received my architectural degree from the University of Tennessee in 1992 and have spent the last 28 years working on a variety of different projects ranging from small house additions to high-rise mixed-use developments. I have a strong background in historic preservation, urban design, and sustainable design, as well as an extensive portfolio of multi-family and single-family residential design. In 2009, I started my own firm. I pride myself on my ability to successfully communicate with clients using clear ideas, easy to understand graphics, straight-forward language, and a sense of humor. Let’s grab a coffee! Twitter - @JodyBrownArch My company website is - www.jodybrownarchitecture.com
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For architects, selecting a color can be difficult. Fortunately I've developed a handy color chart.
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I just painted my office a lovely shade of Ennui. It's very soothing.
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  • chookchook2
    6 years ago
    LOL! Of course I'm pure as the driven snow....
  • chookchook2
    6 years ago
    Sarahsmiles, wee is yellow.
  • shirleypoll
    5 years ago
    Lol. Too funny and so true!
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