Adapted passage context: The source text explains that colour choices can change the mood and apparent spaciousness of a room. Mixing light and dark shades, using contrasting walls, stencils or scenery can reduce monotony, and the final design often reflects the occupant's personality. Adapted CTET source question 93: As mentioned by the writer in para 2, some ways by which you can break the monotony of the room is :

1. by blending light and dark shades
2. painting all the 4 walls in plain colours
3. both (1) and (2)
4. (1) is correct, but not (2)