The varying tones of the earth as the sun passes overhead, marking various points in the day, are reflected in the home through fusions of colors, taking a room from the brisk softness of dawn through the bright warmth of afternoon and into the sultry glow of sunset.
Personal style will largely guide color choices for home decorating this year; look for bolder backdrops as homeowners become more accustomed to creating a living environment rather than just a look. “Consumer’s increasing color confidence and personal style make any color fashionable.,” says Debbie Zimmer, a paint and color expert with The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute.
Accent pieces that reflect relationships with the earth blend well with the backdrop of fern, sage, or golden yellow. Rough, natural woods, bamboo, stones, cotton and jute combine with natural, undyed materials in tones of ecru, sand, and adobe to bring the outdoors inside and reflect a newfound harmony with nature.
Sophistication has gone subtle with clear blues and aqua’s accented with crystal chandeliers and glass accents. The key to elegance this year is understated refinement, adding whispers of luxury and elegance to soft hues that conjure images of cool water and warm beaches.
Purple has taken its place this year as a bold statement of sophistication. Combined with tones of silver and grey, the boldness of plums and purples contrast to the understated pastels of last year.
Home décor has taken a turn for the exotic, with the Olympics in China bringing out rich shades of jade, bold reds, and warm oranges and yellows. The trend is to include touches of ethnic color, surprisingly combined with rich chocolate browns as neutrals. Dress these bold looks up with handcrafted accent pieces from Japan, Morocco, and Asia.
Black and white brings a modern look into the year, but punched up with bold reds or surprisingly subtle pinks and lavenders. Brushed metals remain popular, but softer tones of copper and bronze will outshine chrome and stainless steel.
Furniture ranges from see-through structures of molded plastics, cantilevered seating, and high tech metals to oversized lamps, chandeliers, mirrors, and other decorative accessories.
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