JOHN AVES

There are hundreds of color options, but only one decision-maker that matters. You! Be your own interior designer with this lavishly illustrated color guide for your home. Over 80 professional designers take you on a tour of decorated rooms, giving tips and advice on ways to use color to create more beautiful living spaces.

* Offers the complete color spectrum - from bright primaries to soft neutrals

* Discover how different moods - playful to romantic - can be created

* See how a favorite item - a shirt, rug, or painting - inspire an entire room

* Learn the basics of color mixing in a special altering color section

Melanie and John Aves undergraduate courses in art and English at Albion College in Michigan, and have been involved in art and design throughout their careers and more than thirty years of marriage. John's work has centered on the field of communications, including advertising, public relations, and publishing. Melanie, who earned a Masters degree from Calvin College, is a painter and art educator. She is currently teaching courses at East Grand Rapids High School and Grand Valley State University. The Aves have three daughters.