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Color Trends: Paints Refresh And Excite
T
he latest color styles draw
inspiration from both nature
use of colors than
recently seen,
and nurture. With increas-
ing numbers of homeowners
remaining in place, many are searching
for options to refresh and reinvigo-
such as navy blue,
leather-like brown
rate their living spaces. By the simple
change of paint color, any room is a
reinvention candidate.
finishes and deco-
rative techniques
are also important
to this palette.
Incorporating
Debbie Zimmer from the Rohm and
Haas Paint Quality Institute says, "Key
drivers for color choices include aspi-
rations to create a comfortable, tran-
quil home environment coupled with
a return to authentic and sustainable
materials. In contrast, lively color use
and bold patterns will find their place
as an alternative to more sedate living
areas."
Zimmer shares the 2009 paint hue
directions along with potential rooms
for incorporation and decorative effects
reflective of each.
Consumers' increased yearning for
artisanship, authentic materials and
design motivates "Menswear" hues —
like a warm argyle or paisley sweater.
Menswear allows for a more traditional
and rich gray.
Texture-like
herringbone and
argyle paint pat-
terns provides a
focal point in living
and family rooms.
The "Weather or
"Menswear" hues
"Weather Or Not!" hues
Not!" palette takes
a cue from the continually changing
skies, provides the homeowner with
deep blue, bronze metallics and rosy
red. Decorative effects can include
large, dramatic geometric patterns
colors represented by sunrise or sun-
set resulting in a shift from the more
expected botanical hues.
incorporating metallic finishes.
Another twist on the "green" move-
ment, the "what's in bloom" palette is
While suitable for all areas of the
home, these combinations are espe-
cially good choices for bathrooms,
inspired by fresh hues, including citrus
green, mango and lemon yellow. It
also derives inspiration from fresh fall
bedrooms and family living spaces.
These colors include dusty purple,
produce such as pumpkin orange and
apple red. Black as an accent color on
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"What's In Bloom" hues
trim or doors provides an interesting
and unexpected frame.
The Paint Quality Institute was formed
by Rohm and Haas Company in 1989
to educate people on the advantages of
using quality interior and exterior paints
and coatings. For more information, go
to www.paintquality.com . ❑
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