Hardwood floors and soft hues mix well with plenty of glass and light (outdoor and indoor).

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Better still, due to the way the covers are formed (two different color layers, for the likes of the lime-green and orange options) they've come out in very vivid hues -- the soft-finish cyan shell is this editor's personal favorite.

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Stone, ceramics, soft-shell crab, and sake were united in a family of subtle hues and distinct textures.

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