Krylon 2009 Colour & Design Forecast
The top drivers of trends for 2009 are no surprise - fashion, nature and the economy. These are the biggies overall—they seem to shift and evolve each year in regards to how they impact consumer trends. There are some general statements that will probably ring true for everyone.
The economy is in a recession and we see more conservatism in decorating. Colours shift to neutral but we still see individuals who are better educated about colour use, who will seek out bolder colour to accent the neutrals. Nature and the green movement is much more mainstream and on the conscience of everyone. We see this playing out as a more basic look toward nature and the very core, raw version of nature. Fashion seems to be running counter to the more conservative trend. We see this as a need for art, culture, beauty—fun and escape. These three drivers seem to weave and thread through the five trends that we have identified for 2009.
Vision
Conjuring images of mystery and fantasy, these soft, floral-inspired colours appear as if they were summoned from a dream, giving an enchanting aura to any home.
Keywords: fantasy, magic, enchant, imagine, floral, dream, whimsy
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Purple
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Hyacinth-Satin
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Jade-Satin
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River Rock
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Ivy Leaf
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Raspberry
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Fern
Roots
Embrace your culture and community with a palette of warm colours anchored to a global community that is a vibrant mosaic.
Keywords: global, heritage, roots, culture, community
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Blue Danube River
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Almond-Satin
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Avocado-Satin
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Seaweed
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Terra Cotta
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Cherry Red
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Iris
Craft
Bring a personal home-made sensibility to your home with simple patterns and authentic colours. Embrace imperfection and the pleasure of creation.
Keywords: curated, authentic, personalization, creativity, artisan, re-purpose
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Khaki
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Georgia Clay
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Classic Gray
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Hosta Leaf
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Sweet Cream
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Bahama Sea
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Equestrian
Pure
Clean, natural colours capture the essence of ecology and preservation while the honest simplicity and sustainable sensitivity complement today’s contemporary styles.
Keywords: local market, virgin, raw, nature, spiritual, sustainable, seed, organic
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Greek Stone
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Almond
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Cloud-Satin
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Dover White
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Pistachio
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Panama Canal Beige
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Gulf Gray
Form
Bold and simple, linear and structured, these colours enhance a home’s architectural features and add a sense of Euro-modern geometry and order to any room. The details of design and the “how” of the building process are the heart of this trend.
Keywords: graphic, geometric, form, order, simplify, architecture
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Pewter Grey-Satin
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Hunter Green-Satin
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Catalina Mist-Satin
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Burgundy-Satin
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Mountain View
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Banner Red
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Sand-Satin
