New Colour & Style Trends

I had the opportunity this week to attend the new colour and style trends seminar hosted by Benjamin Moore Paints for the designer industry. It was interesting to say the least. Those in the industry who search the world for inspiration make the predictions and direction the world of colour will go.

For the most part the grey that has been popular the last couple of years is once again making its way out and being replaced by again the more saturated and earthy tones. With the “Greening” of the world the draw from the Farm is ever popular. For those of you who haven’t really got around to changing the cow, chicken & egg and rooster motif of several years ago are in luck as they are making a comeback. While I think it hardly has been long enough since the last go round apparently since Europe is always so far ahead of our trends, they think it is time to bring it back. For the pig lovers out there, sorry none in sight just yet.

Colours of the farm, dirt browns, grassy and new garden growth greens along with the yellows of straw bring a warmth to our home environment.

To add distinction the fuchsias and cobalt blues are creeping back in with dynamic bold gingham prints, lots of plaid and checks. Again emerald green splashes into the mix of these too.

For the more masculine mind, deep red, black and white with small amounts of stainless steel dominate. Very strong and bold.

For the relaxing souls still seeing the water turquoise blues along with pink and soft greens, cream and soft sand keep the spa look going.

As it always is, everything makes its way back again and it seems the geometrics of the 80’s are making them known again. Not for everyone, but there are always a few brave souls. That isn’t to say that if you still have it from the first go round that it is ok to keep what you have. There is always a new twist, a different colour tone and proportion to update the look.

Spring....... Into Action

Could we be so fortunate that Spring is upon us? We can certainly hope so.

We are finding the mood is different and people are starting to think about how to spruce up their homes, whether renovating or decorating.

It is the time to consider what you would like to do. Change the paint colours, update some furniture or introduce some new accessories and wall decor to liven up your home.

This past weekend in the Saturday Ottawa Citizen I was featured in an article about dressing up your home and the little things you can do that will make it come alive. It really doesn’t take much to make it look finished and all dressed up. With Spring here or at least just around the corner think about what you can do to make some changes to your space.

New toss pillows, prints, or greenery can all make a difference. Move out the snow pictures and inject some florals. Consider new window treatments with a nice trim to add some sparkle. The jewellery for your home.