The rapidity of reproduction means that what we see on the fashion
catwalks takes little time to filter into the home, generally starting
with accessories and accent pieces before transitioning to larger-scale,
higher investment items. But the use of colour is important to observe.
While each colour body and/or manufacturer has at least one dominant
neutral colour scheme within their 2014 trend palettes, colour
definitely comes into play.
Martin Tustin-Fuchs, brand manager for
Dulux paint, explains that with the 2014 palette, "we'll see novel
shades and unexpected combinations of colours in the year ahead in all
areas of home decor - reds are more tangy, oranges are more expressive,
greens are more jeweled, and blues are more tropical."
Indeed,
there has already been a shift to deeper, richer tones throughout fall
2013. Colours remain bright, bold and playful, which is a continuation -
and furtherance - of current trends. Darker shades of gray are again
(or still) being universally dubbed "the new black," and gray undertones
persist in influencing many of the most appealing shades, earthy hues
and neutrals among them.
But 2014 also draws attention toward
blues, purples and pinks. A few could be branded "pastels," but more
often than not, the tones are lively and bold. Consider some of the
following descriptions from the Pantone View home and interiors 2014
trend palettes:
- a melding of both vibrant and deep hues... intertwined in intriguingly inventive colour combinations
- colours of power and energy counter-balanced by the... hues that express the necessity for introspection and calm
- both svelte and voluptuous... attention to detail and the drama of high fashion... can be theatrical in nature
- a sense of adventure, wit, experimentation and discovery... "tongue in cheek" in attitude and highly original in colour juxtapositioning and cleverly conceived in evocative combinations
- a symphony of elevated and voluptuous color to... evoke an atmosphere full of vivid richness and blissful excess
Reds will
deviate from the berry tones of recent years toward more energetic reds
with orange undertones. Pair these emboldened hues with rich jewel
tones, elegant darks, warm browns, spicy oranges or other bright hues.
Oranges move
away from the more citrus-like tones of late to a more spicy, earthy
palette. Though these new orange hues lack the pink undertones of prior
seasons, they look fantastic with pastel pinks and grays, or can be
tempered with more complementary dark blues and turquoise.
Yellows have
returned in a big way with a resurgence in gold and brass tones. While
just about anything will go, look for a greater dominance among softer,
more delicate yellows, such as PPG's 2014 colour of the year, Turning
Oakleaf.
Greens made a strong comeback in 2013
with the strength of emerald and other jewel tones. With the prevalence
of blues and grays, it should come as no surprise that greens will lean
more toward the blue spectrum, embracing hybrids like teal. Watery
palettes, combining multiples shades of greens and blues, will no doubt
be a favorite. Based on early trend palettes for 2015, expect to see
more green, both directly and as undertones for prominent blues and
yellows as 2014 draws to a close.
Blues will
favor the ocean, from tropical paradise to deepest sea. With all the
agates and high-sheen finishes seen at High Point, expect blue to
sparkle.
Violets are moving along two distinct
pathways, as is evidenced by Pantone's Radiant Orchid versus
Sherwin-Williams' Exclusive Plum. The red-purples are more daring and
thought provoking, while the blue-purples are much softer, bringing with
them a certain tranquility.
For those with a less vivid approach
to colour, boldness and vibrancy are counter-balanced by sophistication
and simple elegance. In cases such as this, colours are unassuming and
are harmonized rather than fighting for centre stage.
By
Christina Mogk
What Colours Your 2014?
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