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Color style for 2009 draws inspiration from both nature and nurture. With
increasing numbers of homeowners remaining in place, many are searching for
options to refresh and reinvigorate their living spaces. By simply changing the
paint color in a room, all spaces in the home become reinvention candidates.
“Key drivers for 2009 color choices include aspirations that create a comfortable
and tranquil home environment coupled with a return to authentic and
sustainable materials. In contrast, lively color use and bold patterns will
find their place as an alternative to more sedate living areas,
” said Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert from Rohm and Haas Paint Quality
Institute.
Zimmer reveals the upcoming 2009 paint hues along with potential rooms for
incorporation and decorative effects.
Menswear
Like a warm argyle or paisley sweater, consumers increased their yearning for
artisanship and authentic materials like those found in
“Menswear” hues. Menswear allows for a more traditional use of hues such as navy blue, leather like brown and rich grey.
Texture like finishes and decorative techniques are also important to this
palette. Incorporating herringbone and argyle paint patterns provides a focal
point in living and family rooms.
•Color recommendations: Grey, Navy Blue, Brown and Black
•Decorative effects: Argyle, Herringbone and Pinstripes
Weather or Not!
Our eco-consciousness continues to expand and “Weather or Not!” glances upward for inspiration. This palette takes a cue from the continually
changing skies and provides the homeowner with colors represented at sunrise or
sunset resulting in a shift from the more expected botanical hues.
While suitable for all areas of the home, these combinations are an
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especially good choice for bathrooms, bedrooms and family living spaces.
•Color recommendations: Dusty purple, deep blue, bronze metallics and rosy pink
•Decorative effects: Large, dramatic geometric patterns incorporating metallic
finishes
What’s in Bloom?
Consumers’ increased desire for healthy and sustainable locally-grown fruits and
vegetables provides fresh inspiration for
“What’s in Bloom.” Another twist on the green movement includes hues inspired by fresh garden
produce including citrus green, mango and lemon yellow.
Not just a one season offering, “What’s in Bloom” also derives colors inspired from fresh fall produce such as pumpkin orange and apple red.
“What’s in Bloom” is ripe for use in a child’s bedroom, playroom and kitchens. Use in closets and pantry areas for an
unanticipated pop of color.
•Color Recommendations: Citrus Green, Mango, Apple Red, Lemon Yellow and Pumpkin
Orange
•Decorative Effects: Black as an accent color on trim or doors provides an
interesting and unexpected frame for the
“What’s in Bloom” color palette.l
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