A little late showing the colour trends for 2011, but I’d like to share them with you if you don't know what’s in store for this year.
Purely Refined
Like an impeccably tailored suit, the Purely Refined palette is an elegant take on timeless hues in which every perceived imperfection serves a purpose. Pared down blues, lilacs, greens and grays interweave with understated neutrals to give this palette life.
This palette whispers upscale in an effortless manner and looks chic when paired with layers of chunky organic textiles and subtle details.
Bold Invention
The Bold Invention palette encourages taking a chance with the colors of the streets by looking to anything from graffiti art to 3D animation for inspiration.
Vivid greens and a range of intense turquoises and blues dominate the palette, while a pop of hot red and unexpected neutrals balance it out. Bright as the neon signs that light up city nightlife, this palette’s high-energy colors beckon an invitation into interior designs.
We might refer to this as our rebel palette because it is inspired by the creativity that comes from living on the edge. These colors are inspired by Latin America pop, prompted by the carnival spirit of Rio de Janeiro, host of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Restless Nomad
Immersing itself in the cultures of the world is Restless Nomad, a palette that lets the wanderer bring an appetite for adventure into a space. A palette that snubs no one, colors wander from dusky darks, to hot vibrant pinks and reds to earthy food-influenced hues that evoke eggplant and cabbage. While inspired by all parts of the world, influences from Morocco and Turkey anchor this gypsy of a palette.
“The virtual world breaks down barriers to experiencing new cultures, and because of that, we see people embracing cultures they might not ever get to experience in person. Ethnic patterns, patchwork and tapestries now reach across the world and enter into our designs.
Gentle Medley
An eclectic mix of maps, vintage florals and butterfly, dragonfly and leaf motifs drives the Gentle Medley palette into a time of modern innocence. Earthy neutral tans combined with freshwater blue, mint green, copper and chartreuse pastels give a space an airy, yet grounded quality. These colors are accented with safari greens and browns for depth.
People are romantic about the simpler times of youth and its refreshing honesty. We are seeing a draw toward hues that are nostalgic, such as the colors of tinted photography and faded maps.
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