The Importance of Color!

If you fall into the category that most of us find ourselves in – wanting to update, to be “in-style”, to perk up your living space, but just can’t afford the major transformations? One easy and very strategic fix is to pay close attention to color.

Spring traditionally brings about a sense of change, of growth, of freshness, and of new beginnings. The colors that evolve and flourish in the outdoors during this time of year are truly inspiring in terms of their beauty and color. Most of us use the characteristics of flowers and plants in much of our decorating and our fashion – filling our overall senses with the beauty and essence of flora. Though color is most often spoken about in terms of fashion, the trends found in home furnishings follow closely behind those showcased in Bryant Park. By staying in-tune with the color schemes popular on the runways, you are staying on the cutting edge of the home furnishing styling trends.

Bright colors are once again “in” this spring – the top ten list, published in Pantone’s Fashion Color Report, embrace vibrant and bright hues, but couple them with deeper and neutral tones. Utilizing these colors in the design of your space, even if just updating small accessories such as throw pillows, immediately brings your space to the forefront of fashion and style.

The colors recommended, those that are featured in Pantone’s top ten, are the following:

• Fuchsia Red


• Palace Blue


• Super Lemon


• Dark Citron


• Vibrant Green

Softer tones include:

• Rose Dust


• Salmon Rose


• Lucite Green


• Lavender


• Slate Gray

Regardless of your overall style choices, whether it be contemporary or traditional, by following color trends, you will allow yourself to fall forward into the immediacy of fashion and style. You can visit www.pantone.com if you want more information on the latest colors mentioned here.



1 - Pantone Fashion Color Report, Volume 30, September 2008. www.pantone.com.