Better Homes & GardensLayer BrightsMake it work for you:-- Lighten up a strong cool hue with bright white trim.-- Choose contrasting accent colors to give the wall color an edge.-- If your rooms open into one another, choose a different shade of the same color for the paint.Work the TrendsMake it work for you:-- Invest in one high-impact piece with both the colors, -- Choose one of the colors to accessorize with; when you want to redecorate you just have to switch out pillows and artwork.-- Make inexpensive artwork by painting different widths of stripes on plain canvases.Surprise ColorMake it work for you:-- Try it in an unexpected place, like upholstering traditional chairs in electric purple.Bold for AllDecorating in cool colors doesn't mean decorating in pastels.Make it work for you:-- Fill the room with colors of equal saturation: fresh blue on the walls, butter yellow furniture, and bright red accents.-- Group color types -- cool blue on the walls, warm red and yellow at ground level.-- Subdue the look with dark wood, or whitewash the wood for a beachside cottage look.Cooking with ColorEven the kitchen can benefit from a shot of cool color. Make it work for you:-- Keep the cabinets white; they'll weather many redecorations.-- Choose an eye-popping color since you're effectively painting only half the room.-- Coordinate with your dishes if they'll be out in the open.