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April 18, 2007

Multicolored Translucency

From buildings to bookcases, designers are using translucent kaleidoscopic shades to create a new strain of decorative exuberance that is also ­surprisingly minimalist. The vivid tints can be separated into uncluttered blocks or allowed to blend and bleed—either way they provide a playful yet restrained mix of light and color.

By: Michael Silverberg

From buildings to bookcases, designers are using translucent kaleidoscopic shades to create a new strain of decorative exuberance that is also ­surprisingly minimalist. The vivid tints can be separated into uncluttered blocks or allowed to blend and bleed—either way they provide a playful yet restrained mix of light and color.

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