Color Trends for this year? According to Traditional Home magazine, consider blue, 70 years of blue that is! I have subscribed to this publication for 8 years and am always inspired by the content. According to Pantone the color of the year is “#15-5519 Turquoise; combining serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green.” If you are wondering who or what Pantone is-they are the “color people” who started a standardized color system in 1963. It allows different manufacturers in different locations to reference the same color using Pantone’s numbers. [FYI- past colors of the year are as follows: 2009 was Mimosa (kind of a wheat yellow), 2008 was Blue Iris, and 2007 was Chili Pepper.] 
I used to think I did not like blue much, and then I consider the sky and water all around us and how beautiful it is to just be surrounded by it. Turquoise itself makes me think of tropical settings where we usually are on vacation (especially if you are from Montana) and trying to re-invigorate our bodies “batteries”. Even if you are not on vacation, the color represents an escape or fantasy. (Maybe that’s why it was chosen as the color of the year- so we can escape the recession our country is currently trying to pull itself out of?!?! Hmmm…) In other cultures, it is believed that Turquoise can protect us from evil spirits and represents faith and truth. Whether it has warm or cool undertones, it is a universally flattering color to both men and women and can be paired with any color on the spectrum. Yummy with neutrals or browns, delicious with reds or pinks, maritime with deep blues, livens up greens and trend –setting with yellow-greens. I like it because it can be very soothing or bold depending on what you want to accomplish.
Interior trends are leaning toward the relaxing soothing shades- bringing the outdoors in. Whether it is the greens, browns, tans or black white and grays, these all represent different natural elements and our need to feel “green”. Light, pale pink and yellow are also showing up. I am seeing washed woods that can have pink tone. And remember, you don’t have to paint the entire room in 1 of these bold colors, maybe an accent wall, then use your accessories to reinforce the scheme.
I hope that all of you will become environmentally conscious and will learn about how paint affects our environment. Oil based paint versus latex based, low-VOC or no-VOC (volatile organic compound), primer included in the paint, etc.
There is a lot of information on color- warm versus cool, dark colors receding, shades, & tints are just a small part of color. I actually spent an entire college semester learning about color and could have used more. In other parts of the US people will specialize in “color”, much like a accountant who only works on estates.
Don’t be afraid to buy a sample size amount of your paint and check it out on your walls. It is cheaper than buying a whole room of paint and then realizing it doesn’t look perfect. It is also cheaper than buying a couch in the wrong color and then being stuck with it. Remember that lighting affects how a color will look. For example, fluorescent lighting is generally what is used in paint stores, but your home may use a warmer incandescent or halogen bulb so the color is going to appear different in each circumstance. I have painted 4 different colors at the same time and ended up choosing a custom color that was ½ way between 2 colors next to each other on the paint chips. It was so worth it- the color is just right!
I hope I have inspired you to look at color slightly differently- maybe update your home in a small way or just gave you information for down the road. If you have more questions, please email me at v.v.design@msn.com.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
Vern loves to decorate his own space with items gathered on his adventures around the world. Even if you're not a globe-trotter, you can still achieve a similar look. "Don't buy the magnets and T-shirts," Vern says. "When you go on vacation, buy one thing for your house. Surrounding yourself with things from your adventure is a great way to mark time."
Said by VERN YIP on http://www.remodelingcenter.com/
I used to think I did not like blue much, and then I consider the sky and water all around us and how beautiful it is to just be surrounded by it. Turquoise itself makes me think of tropical settings where we usually are on vacation (especially if you are from Montana) and trying to re-invigorate our bodies “batteries”. Even if you are not on vacation, the color represents an escape or fantasy. (Maybe that’s why it was chosen as the color of the year- so we can escape the recession our country is currently trying to pull itself out of?!?! Hmmm…) In other cultures, it is believed that Turquoise can protect us from evil spirits and represents faith and truth. Whether it has warm or cool undertones, it is a universally flattering color to both men and women and can be paired with any color on the spectrum. Yummy with neutrals or browns, delicious with reds or pinks, maritime with deep blues, livens up greens and trend –setting with yellow-greens. I like it because it can be very soothing or bold depending on what you want to accomplish.
Interior trends are leaning toward the relaxing soothing shades- bringing the outdoors in. Whether it is the greens, browns, tans or black white and grays, these all represent different natural elements and our need to feel “green”. Light, pale pink and yellow are also showing up. I am seeing washed woods that can have pink tone. And remember, you don’t have to paint the entire room in 1 of these bold colors, maybe an accent wall, then use your accessories to reinforce the scheme.
I hope that all of you will become environmentally conscious and will learn about how paint affects our environment. Oil based paint versus latex based, low-VOC or no-VOC (volatile organic compound), primer included in the paint, etc.
There is a lot of information on color- warm versus cool, dark colors receding, shades, & tints are just a small part of color. I actually spent an entire college semester learning about color and could have used more. In other parts of the US people will specialize in “color”, much like a accountant who only works on estates.
Don’t be afraid to buy a sample size amount of your paint and check it out on your walls. It is cheaper than buying a whole room of paint and then realizing it doesn’t look perfect. It is also cheaper than buying a couch in the wrong color and then being stuck with it. Remember that lighting affects how a color will look. For example, fluorescent lighting is generally what is used in paint stores, but your home may use a warmer incandescent or halogen bulb so the color is going to appear different in each circumstance. I have painted 4 different colors at the same time and ended up choosing a custom color that was ½ way between 2 colors next to each other on the paint chips. It was so worth it- the color is just right!
I hope I have inspired you to look at color slightly differently- maybe update your home in a small way or just gave you information for down the road. If you have more questions, please email me at v.v.design@msn.com.
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
Vern loves to decorate his own space with items gathered on his adventures around the world. Even if you're not a globe-trotter, you can still achieve a similar look. "Don't buy the magnets and T-shirts," Vern says. "When you go on vacation, buy one thing for your house. Surrounding yourself with things from your adventure is a great way to mark time."
Said by VERN YIP on http://www.remodelingcenter.com/
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