It is officially 2018- year of color, year of clean, simple design lines with a touch of cozy via faux fur throws and highly textured textiles. Here is a link to a nice concise post from Fresh Home – and another that shares listings of the upcoming 2018 Furniture Design Shows.
Enjoy!
https://freshome.com/new-years-design-resolutions-2018/
https://freshome.com/international-furniture-design-shows/
Some think a little red goes a long way. Other’s cannot get enough and feed off the energy that the color red evokes. S Interior Design was surprised and happy to see that one of our living room designs that features red as the accent color was chosen to be a part of a recent design article published by Shutterfly.
Just remember, red is not only for use in your interior design at Christmas time!
The color red is a warm and positive color associated with our most physical needs and our will to survive. It exudes a strong and powerful masculine energy.
Red is energizing. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action.
It signifies a pioneering spirit and leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination.
It is also strong-willed and can give confidence to those who are shy or lacking in will power.
Being the color of physical movement, the color red awakens our physical life force.
BELOW IS AN INFO-GRAPHIC THAT COVERS SOME BASIC IMPORTANT DESIGN AND DECOR IDEAS IN AN EASY TO READ FORMAT. COURTESY OF https://www.choicefurnituresuperstore.co.uk
Every year new color trends are introduced in the world of design. Pantone, leads the pack as a color spotting expert, and all of the major paint color manufacturers follow suite with their won interpretations and insights. Below is Pantones predictions on color trends in 2017. Changing the colors of your walls, flooring, art work and accessories can make a big change in the way your home looks and feels. S Interior Design customizes color recommendations for their clients based on their specific likes and dislikes, trends are the least considered variable
— Home Accents Today, March 10, 2016
Pantone Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman shared the color institute’s latest forecast for home interiors during her annual seminar at the International Home + Housewares Show this week.
After sharing some general color trends and influences, Eiseman unveiled the nine color palettes for 2017 from Pantone View Home + Interiors.
“We are all familiar with consumers’ constant desire to see something new, yet they still want, in many cases, to have somewhat of a familiar comfort level,” Eiseman said. “We have to assess our customers’ aspirations by using credible forecasts as a guide to invigorated color design palettes that will inform and encourage new color directions. The question is: What can we do to tweak our color palettes to make consumers stop and take notice?”
The 2017 Pantone View Home + Interiors palettes are:
Day Dreaming – This palette is a continuation of the Color of the Year pastel theme, with colors that evoke thoughts that are light and weightless….in contrast to the heaviness of day-to-day stresses. A key here is that other colors, such as Yellow Iris and a Nile green, are used to expand on the blue and pink.
At Ease – A step from Day Dreaming, At Ease is grayed down for more of a sophisticated feel. A variety of ever popular neutrals, both cool and warm, are blended with muted tones in a way that seems effortless.
Native Instincts – Style-wise, current and future forecasts point to a homogenous mix of design and color where a piece of Native American pottery is compatible with a Turkish kilim carpet and/or a pre-Columbian artifact. Likewise, this palette offers bold colors like a smoky orchid and a Carmine red along with softer Earth tones.
Florabundant – Just like its name implies, Florabundant is filled with the sumptuous beauty of rich floral hues. This palette offers a lot of drama from Pink Yarrow, Chrysanthemum, Red Dahlia and Baton Rouge and includes varying shades of green.
Acquired Taste – In both food and surroundings, an acquired taste means an appreciation for the distinctively different. Such is the case with this palette which offers a mix of colors and/or textures not commonly seen together, yet they combine for a palette that is subtly luxurious. Colors include Orange Chiffon, Pale Gold, Mulberry, Brandied Melon, a dove gray and a muted pink.
Forest Bathing – This stress-reducing palette is inspired by the Japanese practice of “Shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing. Studies have shown that a contemplative walk in the woods reconnects the individual with nature and elevates their mood. Several shades of green and blue-green are enlisted, which are contrasted by Grape Kiss and a refreshing Acid Lime.
Reminiscence – A different kind of walk – a walk down memory lane – is the mood conveyed here. Traditional shades like Maritime Blue, Sepia Tint and Rattan convey a sense of nostalgia and stability, but the mix of new colors like murky Martini Olive and Bird’s Egg Green keep the palette feeling fresh.
Raw Materials – Both the re-use and re-purposing of materials from nature and the health and wellness movement are represented in this palette. Zephyr Pink offers an unexpected pop of color against the many, more natural tones.
Graphic Imprints – Described by Eiseman as “great fun,” this palette starts with a base of black and white but then pulls in a series of strong, vibrant colors with names that tell a story themselves: Blazing Yellow, Dazzling Blue, Prism Pink, Fandango Pink, Opaline Green and Orange Popsicle.
Read more about Eiseman’s presentation at the International Home + Housewares
Today is Earth Day. I thought it relevant to talk about how nature can provide fabulous direction for Interior Design.
Early this morning I dug up some beets from my raised garden bed. I took the time to really look at the marvel that had been produced from a tiny seed. The color of the beets are very on trend right now.
They are the color of Marsala–Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year.
And nature shows us what other colors work beautifully with Marsala–a rich organic green is the perfect complimentary color. After all, red and green are compliments on the color wheel and the two tones of those colors are the same saturation level.
Beyond the color of the beets, their stems, and leaves, I also took the time to examine the contours and shapes of the beet and it’s stems and leaves.
I have often said the easiest way to check it color combinations will work well together is to look to nature. Flowers, trees, shrubs all seem to magically grow and bloom in just the right colors.
