Hello everyone!

I missed posting in January due to a bout with a winter “bug.”  While I was sipping hot tea and feasting on chicken soup, I was pouring over the mounds of home furnishings magazines I receive every month.  The recent furniture markets were highlighted as well as the Color and Design Trends for 2008.  Pantone and The Color Marketing Group have supplied us with a list of color and design directions that I thought I’d share with you.  To see the colors and more visuals of what’s in store for the year, check out their websites.

Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Color:

·         Blue Iris is Pantone’s choice to be the color for 2008 (Blue is the new “green” color, also represents patriotism in an election year; tones are to be clean, clear and watery)  Look for blue to be paired with “biscuit” and “caramel” to represent the earth and our environment.

·         Pantone’s other picks include intense colors representing a global influence (Rococo Red, Spring Crocus, Freesia), as well as softer pastels to take us into spring (Pink Mist, Cantaloupe,  Daiquiri Green) and neutrals (Croissant and Silver Gray).

Design:

·         Heavy Metals—Look for this trend to show up in fabrics, paints and furniture.  From silver to brushed nickel and platinum, this “gray metal” feature is even popping up on traditional pieces to add a contemporary edge.

·         Low Profile Luxury—Completely understated, this look incorporates just a hint of luxury; even some art deco influences reminiscent of “Old Hollywood.”

·         Contrast—Saturated color accents against a neutral backdrop of off whites, beiges and black and white, set the stage for this trend.

·         Simplicity—Driven by consumers that demand multi-purpose products with style, the trend features clean lines, good design that will make life less hectic and more organized.

·         “Green” Influence—No longer dull and boring, products that focus on going green add texture and style as well as being good for the planet.

Let us know if any of you have adopted any of these trends personally or what your thoughts are about the 2008 Design Trends.

Debra

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