DISCOVER THE COLOR TRENDS OF 2010
The major color trends for 2010 take their cue from the culinary world. Successful room designs – whether they are for the bedroom, home office, bathroom or kitchen are like successful recipes: they are the result of a complex layering of ingredients which produce an end result that is greater than the sum of its parts. But good designers – like good cooks – know that not every ingredient has an equal role in the design. Some shades and hues provide the groundwork, while other colors add the spice.
COOKING WITH NEUTRALS - FLAVORING WITH COLOR
Cabinetry often represents the largest color statement in a room, and this is where the layering begins. Sophisticated neutral shades of charcoal and black; warm rich beiges and browns; cool and creamy whites; and soft soothing greens have a timeless quality that matches the general 2010 trends. Gray in particular is a strong influence on the color palettes for 2010. It acts as a filter for colors by toning them down to a “safer” addition for any room. Consider Willow as a green color seen through a veil of gray.
Create more depth, complexity and interest to these neutral colors by adding additional layers with highlighted, glazed, burnished and vintage finish treatments.
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Cocoa Glaze Finish on Canvas Paint highlights the details and decorative features of this lovely furniture hutch. With the timeworn look of a treasured antique, the island in
Cherry Vintage Onyx is the undisputed focal point of this family kitchen. Adding to the depth and character of this traditional fireplace is the warm layered finish in
Cherry Burnished Ginger.
Add Flavor with Color
Just as spices can add distinctive flavors to recipes producing one-of-a-kind results, adding touches of color to your design helps to personalize it and add excitement. Build on your timeless neutral palette by incorporating colors from these color trend inspirations for 2010:
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Classic Heritage
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Global Accents
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Nature
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Classic Heritage
Classic colors that evoke a sense of our history and bring to mind images of our heritage combine effortlessly with a neutral palette. The familiar colors help create a look that is timeless and traditional; classic and classy.
Walls that are the color of golden wheat provide the perfect counterpoint for cabinets in
Maple Praline with Mocha Highlights. The color is further picked up in the warm tones of the wood floor and the island in
Cherry Peppercorn. Stately cabinetry in a rich
Cherry Kaffe finish makes a strong statement in this kitchen designed for a wine connoisseur. The elegant green finish on the walls helps to balance and ground the space.
Global Accents
Travel to exotic destinations – whether real or aspirational – continues to fascinate us, as we integrate warm spice and jewel tones into our kitchen and bathroom colors and throughout our home. Vibrant shades of saffron, cumin and paprika bring lively punctuations of color to interiors, while deep ruby reds, warm golds, sapphire blues and emerald greens add richness and depth. Metallics continue to warm up as well, with gold, copper and bronze metal accents showing up in greater numbers along side the cooler silver, pewter and steel metals that have been in favor for so long.
This sunny dining area brings to mind the lush landscape of Tuscany. The warm color of the textured walls provides an earthy complement to the traditional furniture pieces in
Cherry Vintage Onyx. Bring the energy and exotic influence of faraway spice markets to your breakfast space by including orange in the color palette. The lively color accents helps focus attention on the clean lines of the buffet in
Cherry Cinnamon.
Nature
Bringing the colors of nature into the home is an enduring trend – with a special relevance that is in keeping with the eco-movement. The calming influence of fresh colors that are drawn from nature’s palette helps us connect with the world around us. We can’t help but relax in an environment that is as inspiring as it is soothing.
Creating this inspiring modern kitchen space begins with cabinetry in the nature influenced shade of
Maple Willow. The outdoor inspired palette continues with moldings and structural pieces in
Cherry Cinnamon. The walls and flooring material are in warm shades drawn from colors found in limestone. Cooking in this sun-drenched kitchen can’t help but inspire creativity! Cabinets in
Cherry Cognac are the focal point for the palette drawn from the environment: deep, dark charcoal colored granite, soothing warm grey stone walls, and natural wooden beams are harmonious – but far from boring.
Color Combinations
The Whitest White with the Brightest Brights
Using Dove White as a neutral backdrop allows you to incorporate colored accents. Accessories such as canisters or countertop appliances can bring in bold color, while glass door cabinetry helps to show off brightly colored dishware.
Red
Try using red as a bold accent paired with a variety of wood tones. It works well with both traditional and modern style influences.
Green Gets Brighter
Bright greens are paired with muted green tones to create more depth and interest. Add toss pillows with fun fabric selections to banquet seating or chair cushions for a quick and fun pop of color.
Create the Perfect Blend for You
It’s all about finding the perfect recipe to suit your taste. Start with a palette of sophisticated neutrals as the basis for your design. You may find that this is the perfect expression of your refined personality.
Or you may want to take it a step further and layer in some excitement with splashes of color to spice up your space!
Wondering how to pair the perfect colors for your kitchen, bathroom or other rooms throughout your home? Get tips from the designers in About Color.
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