2007 Color Palettes Accent Environmental

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2007 Color Palettes Accent Environmental, Global Trends

South American and Japanese - Shades from terracotta orange to indigo blue to creamy white - reflect our relationship to the elements used throughout the ages which give significance to color - fire, water, earth and air. They are also inspired by the use of color from cultures around the world-including South American and traditional Japanese.

Asian Movement - Culture will influence many color choices. From clean, clear reds and deep plums to soothing blue-and-white combinations, these hues can be used as exciting accents or to produce a restful space.

Vintage movement - There is a new trend for visually stimulating textures and metallic-inspired hues like Pewter and Bronze alongside weathered gold's. Contemporary Faux Finish techniques using products such as Luster Stone, Metallic Paint, Venetian Plaster and Glaze create warm textures giving a space a feeling of serenity and calm in a space that is insulated from common daily stresses.

Finally, neutral hues spiced with a metallic or an iridescent appearance step up in popularity and provide a respite from technology overload.

KITCHEN TRENDS

The trend is toward a brushed stainless and black with warmer wall colors. The customer wants to find a balance in their lives between the influences of technological and nature.

Faux Dry Brush Finish

When it comes to color homeowners
take the personal approach and paint
with colors to illicit a mood rather
than worrying about making a statement.

Reds continue to lead the consumer forecast .

Blues, specifically blues inspired by the environment, are leading the color grouping. Blue and green inspired by ocean hues, evening skies can be used as both an accent color as well as a predominant color.

A new retro trend is Blue/Green paired with Brown.

(Blue is the most popular color in America). Blue remains diverse, ranging from light, watery colors to mid-tone botanicals to dark intense blues. Turquoise is retro and spa-like, teal makes an appearance, and dark blue get blacker and more formal.

Texture is also being incorporated into paint surfaces.