COLOR TRENDS FOR 2009!

Just like in fashion and technology, interiors trends change slightly from year to year. Every year the major players in the paint industry release their color forecasts for the upcoming year. They look for inspiration in many different places; sometimes the inspiration for a new color can come from the most unusual place. Such as different cities around the world (St. Petersburg, Buenos Ares), local farmers markets, or the newest technology gadget. Here is what they’re saying for ‘09
Nuetrals
This year’s neutrals are drawn from raw materials and the environment. They’re inspired from wood, stone, natural fibers, concrete and even steel. See SW6148 Wool Skein, BM AF-95 hush, SW7504 Keystone gray, BM 1591 sterling, SW6146 umber, and BM2121-20 steel wool

Yellows and Greens
The “sunny” yellow shades are still around for this palette, and the bright greenish-yellows are still popular. The greens are tending to move more to a grayer tone and with some blue infused in them. See SW6901 daffodil, SW6690 gambol gold, BM 370 yellow tone, SW6404 grandiose, BM 495 hillside green, SW0060 alexandrite

Reds and Oranges
Red gets a little hint of orange pulled from tropical fruits and flowers. Pink/coral is brought back with hints of orange and gray tones to give a fresh feel of sophistication. Orange has moved away from the bright shades and is now more restrained. See SW6600 enticing red, BM 1342 mardi gras, SW6325 constant coral, SW6023 insightful rose, BM 2158-10 dried mustard

Blue and Violet
Blue continues to be in the color forefront stemming from the natural inspiration of water. Violets and plums also continue into this year, although they have more of a red influence than before. See BM AF-625 aplomb, SW6558 plummy, SW6808 celestial, BM AF-500 atmospheric, SW6804 dignity blue

Don’t be afraid to step outside the box, make your own statement with color. Chose contrasting bold colors and toss a third lighter color in to create an unexpected but personal statement!

Check out www.sherwin-williams.com or www.benjaminmoore.com to see this colors.