Tips -n- Trends
The New Modern: This style evolved indirectly from the Retro Contemporary look that became such a force about three years ago. The main design element of this style is an unabashedly playful manipulation of traditional design elements creating a fresh new look.
What this means is the combination of simplified and over scaled traditional elements with directional and very untraditionally brightly colored fabrics which creates a starkly graphic and modern look.
Now for the newest trends in color:
- Neutrals are back but they are darker than before with an emphasis on all shades of Brown.
Black continues as an accent. Look for lots of Coral and Brown, Teal and Brown with Cream. - Shades of Blue are on the increase, heavily influenced by Green, starting with Aqua, Robin’s Egg,
Turquoise, darkening down to Teal. Lighter Teal-inspired shades are combined with Brown
as an alternative to Spa blue/chocolate schemes so prevalent last year. - Purples are expanding again in importance. These are Red-based Purples that are dark,
rich and sensual. - Metallic Bronze and Gold are back in a big way.
- Oranges influence and often completely eclipse the entire Red family that was dominant for
so long. Look for warm Asian Rose, Coral, and Curry, at the dark end. - Greens, in decline for so long, are coming back influenced by Yellow. Very popular is Spruce
Green with a red-based Brown, Honey and Cream.
