Monday, October 26, 2009
An Adventure - Trends and Colors for 2010
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Are you ready for the new trends and colors for 2010? Well, get ready! The 2010 color palettes are going to be taking us on an adventure...from the roots of Africa, to our treasured past, to a simpler life and then to a leap back in time to the 1960's.
Our first stop is Africa. It’s human instinct to seek the safety of the tribe. In today’s complicated world there is something deeply satisfying about re-exploring the world’s oldest, most enduring cultures. In pursuit of this heritage, African and Native American influences are back. You will start seeing more animal prints being used, as well as natural materials. The colors themselves will be rich and earthy with a hint of mystery. This color palette will consist of ocean blues, clay reds, earthy browns and golds and sandy grays.
Our second stop is our treasured past. In today’s society we are more aware of what we already have and we are valuing it more than ever before. We are now making savvy, resourceful use of what we have and discovering untold stories in exposed, painted layers. We will cherish flea market finds to rustic artisan-made pieces. The flaws and imperfections in older pieces now are looked upon as character and history. The new color palette reflects this in historical colors of creams, subtle greens, soft grey blues, rich browns and pale golds.
A simpler life has become a highly sought after luxury in this increasingly complex world. This is an enduring trend, as we choose to use clean lines and simple shapes. Now color is following in those footsteps. The hues are calm, subtle and nuanced, with undertones that shift according to the surroundings for easy versatility. This color palette is full of soft soothing colors of whites, grays and browns and gold.
And now our big leap back in time to the 1960’s. Tropical blooms. Sunny days. Playful exploration. It’s time to take a vacation and let our cares melt away. Happy spaces are here again - bringing fresh florals, bright juicy colors and exuberant combinations. It’s the kaleidoscopic spirit of the 60’s married to the jewel tones of the 80’s, but with a global twist. A mouthful, I know, but truly an inspiring and refreshing take on color. With bright yellows, oranges, corals, greens, blues, and violets this color palette will certainly wake us up and put smiles on our faces.
2010 - very exciting. These new color palettes are fresh and comforting to our senses, and will soon be seen in home decor throughout the stores. So be ready for your new world of color!
