Go for khaki and white, with pops of bright color and shine (bronze, silver and clear crystal).

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Upstairs, designer David Mitchell created a serene guest-bedroom color scheme of olive green, rust, chocolate brown and khaki.

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And since the prevailing color palette for fall is subdued, with neutral tones like charcoal, grey and khaki, layered pieces can be as bright as you dare.

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