David Bromstad

'Design Star' was incredible, and I didn't think it could get any better, and then 'Color Splash' happened.

Colors close together on the color wheel are analogous and will make a calm room. Colors that are farther apart are complementary and add drama.

Technology is making design more exciting, with color, wallpaper, textures, fabrics that could never have been created without the technology.

I just don't think there are any rules to color. You have a small space with no windows? Put lamps in there, make it dramatic, paint the ceiling black. Do something with it. If it's dark, accentuate the darkness.

We've been in a war and a recession. That's why acccent colors with yellow and purple are popular. They're optimistic and flirty and happy colors.