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If the foyer is currently painted white, and the EC proposes to paint it blue, then that is a change that is significantly different.
If the current carpet is beige, and the EC proposes to change it to dark green, then that is significantly different.
In both those cases, or a combination where a reasonable person would say it was a shift away from the current colour scheme, then the EC should put it to the OC as a whole.
I suggest the best approach is for the EC to come up with the proposed paint and carpet choices and if they are similar to what is currently there, send a notice to all the owners prior to the EC making its final decision. All owners have a right to attend the EC meetings so if the EC wants to proceed on the basis that it is not an OC matter, when you send out the notice of EC meeting any owners who have concerns can raise an objection. If they don’t then you are fine to proceed.