COLOR FOR 2012: PART III

It’s time again for some color infusion. Here are the next few colors of 2012. Check them out in rooms below for some inspiration.

Sweet Lilac

Sweet Lilac is just that. A light, sugary sweet purple. It can be quite sophisticated or very playful.

Brett Beldock

Tobi Fairley

Thibaut

Margarita

This is a bright yellow green. A citrus kick that is very refreshing.

Thibaut

It pairs beautifully with Sweet Lilac.

Kendall Wilkinson

Traditional Home

Cockatoo

A gorgeous blue-green, the perfect turquoise, is light and airy. Cockatoo can add a touch of whimsy to any room.

SAVANT Interior Design

House of Turquoise

Kim Coleman & Michele Green

Melanie Coddington

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COLOR FOR 2012: PART II

Here are the next three colors from Pantone that are expected to dominate 2012.

Bellflower

This shade of violet is distinct. It can bring interest to any room. Time to get creative.

Use all over…

Jamie Drake

Or as an accent…

Doug Meyer

Designer’s Guild

Lorca – Osborne & Little

Sodalite Blue

This is a classic, calming blue that can be incorporated into any color scheme or stand beautifully on its own.

Notice how great this color looks paired with the yellow (Solar Power) in this design featured in Traditional Home.

Traditional Home

Jonathon Adler

Cabaret

This intense rosy-red can spruce up any space.

Traditional Home

Tobi Fairley

Traditional Home

Alessandra Branca

Traditional Home

Make sure to come back for another dose of fresh color.

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COLOR FOR 2012: PART I

Every year in conjunction with New York Fashion Week, the global color authority Pantone releases its color predictions for the upcoming year. These are the hues expected to dominate home decor as well. In the next few posts we will reveal their selections and some beautiful home examples.

Tangerine Tango
This juicy red-orange is a vibrant and refreshing burst of color to any scheme.

Thibaut

Sara Story

Christopher Kennedy - Schumacher

Betsy Burnham

Kathy Bryles - Becky Berg Design

Solar Power

This bright, energizing golden hue can bring cheer into any room.

Schumacher

Gerald Tolomeo

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Charm Home Design

Stay tuned for more fresh colors and images.



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