Searching for a fast way to catch attention and bring out the
best in your house? Go from drab to dynamic in just days with these hot color
trends.
The colors
Without a doubt today’s popular color trends reflect the warmth
and beauty of nature – with a touch of elegance. Blue Iris, Caribbean Sea
and Ochre are a few of the new offerings to be found on this year’s
palette. Close behind is green – in
fact, green is so popular it is considered by many to be the new “neutral”
color to be used in almost any setting. Search for natural hues reminiscent of
flora and fauna tones.
The style
One of the newest color trends isn’t the color itself but rather
the location of color usage. Painted ceilings, floors and even cabinets are
rapidly transforming ordinary rooms into extraordinary settings. Solve common design dilemmas by strategically
using color to draw the eye upward or outward for narrow rooms or other common
conditions.
The future
When it comes to trends, knowing what is “out” is
nearly as important as spotting the next big thing. While you might be able to
get away with a shade of green that is a little different than this year’s
selection, some colors are a pure liability. Make it a priority to paint if
your home is still sporting pastels from the 90s, brown/beige combos from the
80s, or (gasp!) avocado green and harvest gold from the 70s.
