Color Trends – ’07: Tips and Sources
Posted by liz on Aug 17th, 2007
I’ve been offering a lot of color advice lately and reading the trend reports help. Most color forecasts are looking to segment color palettes into categories such as exotics, urban, elegant, and natural. I like to blend the categories, define areas of architectural interest, and make subtle transitions that tie a home into a comprehensive design.
Questions to ask yourself:
- What natural materials are you living with?
- What are the underlying colors that are going to drive the palette?
- Where can we add drama? Paint for the walls, accessories or fabric?
- How can I make my space inviting, but not overpowering?
- What architectural elements can be enhanced?
- What is my focal point in the room?
- How can I work my art into the space w/ color?
Colors I’m into:
- Aqua/Teal
- Misty Grey & White Champagne
- Iridescent
- Fuchsia
- Orange
- Browns and Blues
Some resources for color trends:
Sherwin Williams
Benjamin Moore
Pantone
Colorlovers.com
Asparagus Interiors Inc.