Interior Design Trends – Color Palettes are the Latest Design Trend
Ah, color. When it comes to interior design trends, color may be the most difficult to grasp. Whether you accept the “color of the year” from the many sources available or research color trends from among other designers, it’s never easy to decide a direction for your clients.
On the other hand, there are so many “experts” out there these days; it’s just as hard to ignore the advice they have to offer. After all, manufacturers invest millions in such market trends, which begs the question of whether a local designer should ignore them.
Well, yes… and no.
At a fundamental level, all interior design is local, and national trends mean very little. So, while designers in New York and Los Angeles may influence the decisions made by manufacturers, they will often have no impact on your market. Yet, being “in the know” about design trends will reinforce your reputation and help to boost your brand.
That being said, there is a recent color trend that can help a sharp designer (like you) display knowledge of the marketplace as well as influence your client’s decision on color choices: using a color palette.
Monochrome Colors Seem to be “Out”
As you know, we respect the diversity of information from Houzz.com because they appeal to both consumers and design professionals, giving a more varied perspective on trends, especially. According to a recent article, editors at the latest Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris said they “saw a much subtler use of color, with multiple harmonizing or contrasting hues playing off one another.”
“Trendy and novel colors like burnt orange, olive green, and blood-red were well-represented [at the fair] however, what we really noticed… were the many color palettes. There were very few monochrome booths; many featured subtle color mixes based on analogous harmonies of three to five hues, combining primary and secondary colors, or triadic color contrasts.”
In other words, what was being shared was a series of “harmonious and contrasting combinations” of colors within a space that made a statement on its own.
For example:
Warm Harmonies of Blood Red, Orange, and Mustard
Harmonies of warm and invigorating colors – burgundy, wine red, blood red, burnt orange, mustard, and golden brown – create a look that’s sunny, energetic, and perfect for revitalizing interiors. These are the novel hues for this year.
Cool Combinations of Khaki, Yellow-Green, Linden Green and Almond Green
Harmonies of warm and invigorating colors – burgundy, wine red, blood red, burnt orange, mustard and golden brown – create a look that’s sunny, energetic and perfect for revitalizing interiors. These are clearly the novel hues for this year.
Cool Combinations of Khaki, Yellow-Green, Linden Green and Almond Green
Among the cool spectrum, it’s impossible to ignore this combination of shades of green. Fir green, the big color of 2019, still appears here and there, while the new green on the block is tinged with yellow and tends toward being a warmer khaki-olive.
Sweet Harmonies of Beige, Taupe, Greige, Honey and Fawn
These colors are timeless classics rather than novelties. However, there’s no better way to spice them up than to combine shades of these colors. Taupe (and onward through the spectrum to brown) has made a big comeback, and there are also mustard yellow, fawn and sienna. These reassuring palettes inspire cuddling up under a blanket.
Delicate Contrast With Blue, Orange and Pink
Among blues, we’re seeing peacock blue, Klein blue and denim step into the limelight. We’ve seen a lot of blue in the past few years, but now blues as a whole seem to be in decline.
Earthy Shades Carry On
Matte, dull and earthy colors remain trendy, manifesting an affirmation of the desire for nature.
The key to this latest interior design trend it seems to us, is to not let any single color overwhelm the space and to think in terms of shades instead of allowing one color to dominate.
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