June 11, 2010

Hot Home Hues: Spice up Your Space with the Top Color Trends for 2010

Avocado and Harvest Gold bring back memories of the 70s – but what colors will 2010 bring to our homes?  To kick off the new decade, Krylon®, the nation’s leader in spray paint, is excited to provide the latest in home design and color trends, helping you to make a lasting impact with easy projects that are perfect for any room in the house or outdoor space.

“As the economy continues to work its way out of a recession, there will be less spending on new items and more re-purposing of existing items throughout the home,” says Donna Schroeder, Krylon, color marketing and design manager.  “A great way to breathe new life into these old objects is with spray paint in one of the year’s hottest colors.”

According to Schroeder, the drivers for 2010 trends are nature, collections, senses and symbols.  These main drivers are interconnected, allowing each trend to blend into the other to create a cohesive look and feel throughout your space.  The four stylish color themes found in the 2010 trend palette are as follows:

Sense
Whether you prefer scented candles, dim lighting or cozy rugs to accent your home, stimulating all of the senses is a key style component in 2010.  Comprised of soft colors, the Sense trend will swaddle and soothe the soul.  It engages all five senses as it mixes textures, scents and patterns throughout the home.  This trend also focuses on the details, allowing you to make a statement with even the smallest elements.

Colors in the Sense palette include Pacific Purple, Morning Mist, Hyacinth, Celery, Jade and Sand.

Nurture
As concern for the environment continues to play a large role in home design and decorating, homeowners are shifting toward smaller spaces.  They’re also buying less and repurposing more.  To complement this eco-consciousness and the shrinking of carbon footprints, indoor design and décor trends continue to be reminiscent of the outdoors.  Bring the beauty and wonder of the environment into your home with colors found in natural elements.

Colors in the Nurture palette include Fern, Meringue, Terra Cotta, River Rock, Mountain View and Cloud.

Symbol
A love of architectural shapes and details from the past help fuel the trend of symbols in 2010.  Moody and complex colors are integral to this palette, allowing design elements from the yesteryear to resurface in modern-day homes.  Look for accents with a historical look and feel to complement the dramatic hues and elegant feel of this trend.

Colors in the Symbol palette include Almond, Cherry Red, Navy, Ivy Leaf, Leather Brown and Castle Rock.

Sojourn
The beauty and wonder from across the world can be a great place to derive inspiration for your home.  By combining meaningful objects from your personal travels with rich, globally inspired colors you can showcase your belongings as a masterful collection.  This trend allows you to tell a story of your past travels and experiences through your home décor.

Colors in the Sojourn palette include Bahama Sea, Burgundy, Peek-a-boo Blue, Blonde Shimmer, Niagara Ivory Mist and Equestrian.

For more information about Krylon, and additional resources for choosing the perfect color, please visit www.krylon.com.

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