Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Color Trends 2010

Well, here it is, fall again. Yet another exciting time of year is the introduction to the color trends for 2010!

Sherwin Williams has done a great job presenting the Color Trends for 2010 and these schemes are featured in their magazine STIR. Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing at Sherwin Williams shares:

"Our color yearnings are now part of a deeper desire: to get back to basics, to re-evaluate and simplify complex lives, embrace what is important to us and let go of the rest."

You can get more details on why those chose the specific colors they did here.

So, without further adiue...

1. Rooted (mystery, enduring, natural) - Re-exploring the world's cultures: African, Aboriginal, and Native American.

Elements:

  • Animal prints and skins
  • Bone, feather and fringe accents
  • Hammered finishes and aged metals
  • Ombre, tie-dye and ethnic patterns

2. Simplified (transluscent, Sophisticated, Structure) - Artful; well tailored lines with clarity and integrity. Hues are calm and subtle with undertones as flexible as the space.

Elements:

  • Tailored upholstery
  • Translucent & transparent materials
  • Soft matte & glazed finishes
  • Mid-century modern, Scandanavian


3. Treasured (aged, layers, artisan) - From flea market finds to artisan pieces with imperfect character. The palette reflects weathered finishes and heirlooms, discovering untold stories in layers.

Elements:
  • Loose threads
  • Distressed textures
  • Vintage patinas
  • Weathered woods
  • Oxidized metal

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4. Refreshed (exuberant, fresh, optimism) - Happy spaces, bright colors and fresh florals bring a global twist. Cultural influences and motifs are used to create a bohemian like mosaic.
Elements:
  • Nature inspired
  • Floral patterns and prints
  • High gloss finishes
  • Light wood tones
Whichever palette speaks to you, be open to exploring your horizons. Paint is relatively inexpensive and can change a space incredibly fast. There is instantanious satisfaction!

We look forward to exploring with you in creating new re-freshed spaces this coming 2010!

-Kieffer Design Group

http://www.kiefferdesigngroup.com/


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