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2010 COLOR TRENDS

Homeowners Will Find Inspiration for "Now" in Timeless Colours from "Then"

CANVAS

Born of a deep craving for silence and space, the Canvas palette helps to create environments that allow those who dwell within them the freedom to think, to renew, to remove all boundaries and begin again. The Canvas palette is composed of:

  • The soulful dark colours of silence – a deep gray-brown and an asphalt gray-blue – convey a calm and quieting spirit.
  • The colours of space – one muted beige and a warmer beige paired with a basic chalky white – lend the harmony of minimalism to evoke space maximalism.

    • The palette is minimal, organic, and spacious. Canvas is a sophisticated blend of the modern and the rustic with clean and uncluttered design. It is characterized by simplified shapes, natural materials, raw textures, and rugged surfaces. Linen, cotton, hemp, and pale bleached woods complement the palette.

GRACE

Serene, elegant, and sophisticated, but never nouveau. Grace has a delicate and complex sense of style that bespeaks the knowledge of tradition and a quiet confidence in one's own personal taste. A beautiful atmosphere inspired by the ineffable elegance of Grace Kelly and the classic luxury of cherished belongings.

The palette of Grace grounds those who live within it, while providing a touch of lustre. The hues of Grace range from pale butter to golden to deep bronze-gold. Neither overtly feminine nor overly neutral, they work both in matte and mineral (slightly metallic) finishes. An essential creamy white and a soft linen convey depth and sturdiness. A restful and serene seafoam blue-green adds a touch of nature and freshness.

The palette is refined, romantic, and sumptuous. Grace embraces the look of precious metals, mirrored surfaces, shimmering silks, and soft woven jacquards. With discerning taste, Grace assuredly mixes gold tones and antique brass, sateen, cashmere, damask, crystal, and well-loved adornments.

PINK CITY

Mysterious, exotic, sensual, and eclectic. Like the Indian Pink City of Jaipur for which it is named, the Pink City palette vibrates with the very pulse of life and the spirit of adventure. Pink City represents the destination on a journey of self-discovery. It is a testament to the power of creativity and the allure of warm, saturated colours.

  • A vibrant, profound Indian pink and a spicy rusty orange play against an off-white linen. A stony gray and a chocolate brown combine to reflect urbanity, masculinity, and a grounding place for the rest of the palette.
  • A mix of ethnic exoticism and modern sophistication, Pink City features leather, chenille, intricate prints, dark woods, rattan, tortoise shell, and crushed velvet.

ZEST

Playful, fashionable, spirited, and sassy. Zest is pure, concentrated happiness to rev up the décor of the home fashionista who is not afraid of making a bold statement. At once glamorous and fun-loving, Zest winks its eye to the style of Palm Springs circa 1950s as it pays tribute to the excitement of the 70s and early 80s.

A high energy yellow + a pure white + a steely gray + a sleek black = an unapologetic colour theme that leaves boring far behind.

Through a mix of geometric forms, quirky shapes, and bright finishes, Zest provokes a positive and contemporary outlook on design. Zest incorporates retro patterns, transparency, lacquer, angular and faceted cuts, and black and white high gloss objects to brighten favourite spaces. Of the new palettes for 2010/2011, Zest may not have quite the timeless staying power of the other three—but no one can deny its power to pack a punch!

SOURCE: PPG Pittsburgh Paints

2009 COLOR TRENDS

HOT COLOR TRENDS FOR 2009

Choices Driven by Concern for Economy and Optimism for the Future

What colors are in store for us in 2009? The top choices have been influenced by both our concern for the economy and our optimism about the future.

We're finding comfort in colors that are familiar, and yet, at the same time, we're embracing colors that make us happy -- especially as accents. Everyone’s concerned about the economy, yet the spirit of the country coming together after the election is powerfully reflected in these choices. Also, the demand for colors and products that reflect an environmentally 'greener' world goes way beyond a trend. It's now 'a given.

Purple, Purple, Purple! - Emerging as a hot fashion color last fall, purple is not just a fad -- it's an entrenched trend, strongly influenced by the election. (After all, red plus blue equals purple.) Look for a greyed-out violet that works equally well as an accent or a neutral, as well as redder, plummier purples and bluer-influenced fuchsias in a huge range of products. Purple is 2009’s “must have” color.

Blue is the New Green - Various greens have symbolized "green living” over the last few years, but in 2009 the "green" environmental message is delivered by the color blue. There are watery blues, sky blues and a whole range of blues that now represent our commitment to living on a greener planet.

Cooled-down, Greyed-out Browns and Greys - Complex neutrals satisfy our urge toward classic colors in an economically challenged time. They also bridge the area between black, which seems harsh, and brown, which doesn't seem strong enough.

Yellow for Energy – The neutrals may have greyed, but look for lots and lots of bright vivid yellow to give us energy as we re-build the economy. It's the stand-out accent color for 2009.

Bright Accents from India, China, and Turkey – The exotic has become the familiar. Oranges, turquoises and teals, reds, and yellows will abound in hues from far-away countries that now seem very near. They are the optimistic touches we crave.

White is now a Business Color – Technology has produced amazing new (and very practical) finishes, which helps explain why white is showing up everywhere, even in corporate board rooms. The contrasts are all in the finishes: matte versus gloss; shine and shimmer on reflective surfaces; textured whites versus smooth -- all washable and cleanable. White also represents purity of thought, motive and result – exactly what we want from businesses now.

The Return of the "M" Word - It's mauve. Remember mauve? An old color that looks new again, in dusty violet shades, mauve works as an accent but also serves now as a neutral, punched up by those bright Asian accents (orange, turquoise, teal, red, and yellow.)

SOURCE: * The Color Marketing Group

2008 COLOR TRENDS

Bright, rich colours about to go global

If you’re about to move into your new home anytime soon, you’ll want to be in on the “in” colours for 2008 – and they’re, well…colourful.

Banish the drab taupes, and boring whites, get rid of the bland creams and staid greys.

Colour is in, says the Virginia-based international colour forecaster, Color Marketing Group.

Colour next year will reflect the globalization of people today – a sign of times.

Asian reds, Indian golds, deep Oriental purples, Turkish coppers and cobalt blues and Middle Eastern clay browns and khakis set the trends for next year.

International business travel, purchase of foreign goods, and the use of Internet are some reasons why the world has gotten smaller, and the images of fashion, landscapes and architecture from different countries have a major influence on people.

A common thread of these global colours is that they are predominantly rich and saturated, filled with natural chroma.

Even so, the hues are diverse and provide extreme looks from different ends of the colour spectrum, from neutrals to dark blues and purples.

The green movement has influenced colour choices in homes, as well, with increased use of deep natural, organic tones – and browns still occupy the number one spot in this category.

The 2008 browns are the most versatile colour of the palette, not only because they pair well with natural materials like wood, metal, leather and stone, but they can also be used as a complement to almost every colour combinations and with stronger saturated colours.

Reds are hot this year – and are found in every major culture, symbolizing strength and durability.

Colours with a shimmer, rather than a shine, will be popular in the year ahead, as will chameleon colours – hues that are based on lighting or other colours they are paired with.

SOURCE: * The Color Marketing Group

2007 Color Trends

“As extravagance becomes accessible to the masses, there is a need to identify icons or symbols that convey a new level of status and sophistication. In response, icons of sophisticated craftsmanship and rare materials with high polish and burnished finishes will emerge. “

SOURCE: * The Color Marketing Group