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Color blind

Color matching is not an easy task, and in the realm of interior design and decoration, improper coordination can sometimes lead to costly fixes.

The safest way to colorcoordinate home decor is to start with a neutral base. That way, any color you would like as accents, whether subtle or vibrant, can work well. Accents are more flexible in that they can be changed after a while to different colors; if you are the type to try something new every once in a while, your accents should best compliment colors like white, off-white, gray, brown or black.

“My all-time favorite color combination is anything with neutral tones,” said Austin Grant, owner of Grey By Grant. “Using neutral tones in your home allows for a clean design and is fitting for any time of the year.”

Furthermore, neutral tones really allow homeowners to go all out with their accent colors. A splash or orange or a bright teal will not look oppressed against a beige wall. And when you are dealing with a black backdrop, virtually any color under the sun will be highlighted.

“Neutral tones allow you to easily change your accent colors when your mood changes,” Grant said.

For different home styles, Grant had several recommendations. Subtle and isolated homes can have a nice color theme of aqua, black and white. For the more traditional homes in rural areas, warm white, nude and cream will maintain a classy look.

Modern homes with bold personalities tend to work with more stand-out colors. Red, lime green and turquoise can all make great choices, as long as they are paired with white, gray, charcoal or cream colors, Grant said.

A word of caution from Grant: because of Guam’s tropical weather and heat, it is best not to go with dark color combinations, like black and maroon or dark brown. Too many dark tones in a home can retain heat and make a home feel uncomfortable. A good rule of thumb is that for every dark color, have at least one light color to pair it with. p

Tumon Sands Plaza

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1972 LOCATION: Tumon PHONE: 671-646-6806 or 671-888-1944 WEBSITE: www.tumonsandsplaza.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook @guamtsp

Instagram @tumonsandsplaza POINT OF CONTACT: Monte D.M. Mesa, general manager

DESCRIPTION OF MALL: Tumon Sands Plaza has been Guam’s original luxury shopping center, providing premier brands and customer service since 1972. Tumon Sands Plaza offers the best shopping experience for tourists and locals, with a variety of luxury brands such as Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Rolex and exclusive brands, Chloé and Givenchy.

Customers can find a selection of dine-in options, like Joinus Teppanyaki Restaurant, which has been an island favorite. Since 2018, Tumon Sands Plaza has broadened its selection of restaurants offering all-American dining experiences with Olive Garden and Chili’s Grill & Bar, both exclusively at Tumon Sands Plaza.

There is an ATM located on the first floor and free Wi-Fi available for customers. Our lounge area allows customers to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee from Honolulu Coffee Café while shopping. Tumon Sands Plaza also has small local businesses such as Crystal Energy Infinite, a metaphysical shop, Castro Art Gallery and Analista & Co Clothing Company located on the second floor, which are local attractions but are also well-liked with the visitor markets.

UNITS AVAILABLE:

• First Floor, Unit 3 (Former Red Lobster Space)- 5,206 square feet • First Floor, Unit 2A (Former Loco Boutique Space)- 1,496 square feet • First Floor, Unit 5/6A (Former ABC Store Space)- 2,279 square feet • First Floor, Unit 4A (Former Swarovski Space)- 1,125 square feet • First Floor, Unit 13 (Former Kenzo Space)- 1,476 square feet • First Floor, Unit 11 (Former Furla Space)- 849 square feet

Tumon Sands Plaza is located in the heart of Tumon Bay. It is a high-traffic area for tourists and military customers as it is along the main hotel strip of Guam.