SPECIAL EDITION 2017 Design Trends Every year, Accessa rounds up consumer trends in coatings and colors for homes and offices from a range of sources. When your customers ask for it, you’ll be ready. Bathroom in Poised Taupe, Sherwin-Williams 2017 Color of the Year (PRNewsFoto/Sherwin-Williams) COLORS OF THE YEAR INTRODUCING THE 2017 COLOR OF 2017 KEY COLOR COMBINATIONS FEATURING THE YEAR – POISED TAUPE POISED TAUPE… In addition to the “warming up” of neutrals in general, Poised Taupe creates a cozy lifestyle and brings a 2017 will see several key colors emerge in sense of sanctuary into our homes. It diffuses the combination with taupe. stresses of the world outside our doors — so much • Cornflower Hues: Faded indigo and lighter so that we feel restored and in balance when we walk cornflower hues pair with modern white and across our threshold. Poised Taupe for a charming palette, reminiscent of the French countryside. The Danes have a word to describe this feeling, hygge • Organic Re-Imagined: Vegetal green, citrus green, (pronounced hue-gah), which loosely translates as weathered bronze and mustard yellow pair with cozy, or creating a sense of coziness and warmth. Poised Taupe to create a contemporary organic The soft glow of candle-light, a toasty drink, and the palette — re-imagined for the modern world. company of family and friends is certainly hygge, but this feeling comes from creating the right atmosphere. • Vintage Pastels: Pastels take on a vintage vibe with dusty ink, amber, Poised Taupe, sage and There is a particular beauty to be admired in homes oxidized yellow. that are allowed to age gracefully and show the wear • Wine & Taupe: Deep wine, purple and Poised and tear of everyday life. Lived-in homes seem to Taupe bring warmth to the dark tones favored in evolve harmoniously with their inhabitants. 2017. Silvery grey and intense teal provide balance Every scratch, crack and mark records a story, a and drama to this rich, mysterious palette. memory. The patina of a weathered wood tabletop • Eroded: Red and coral are vibrant and ore rich can reveal the life and laughter of a party or the stain when combined with Poised Taupe and dusky of spilled milk. At a time when perfection can seem like rose. There is a natural feel to this palette, the ideal, a space that celebrates a well-lived life can reminiscent of silt, clay and red stained bedrock. be a sanctuary. • Yellow POP: Yellow takes bold direction when Our story of taupe is simple. Earthen brown combines paired with black, white, Poised Taupe and deep with conservative grey and the result is a weathered, teal for a super graphic look. woodsy and complex neutral that celebrates the imperfections and authenticity of a well-lived life. Excerpted from: http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-collection/color-forecast/color-of-the-year 02 2017 DESIGN TRENDS Kitchen Design in Mineral Grey, Room Decor Ideas HOME DECOR TRENDS FOR 2017: GET THE GLAMOUR OF MINERAL GREY The color schemes that will be a trend during next GLIDDEN paint names Byzantine Blue as year are already known! Room Decor Ideas shared 2017 Color of the Year (Photo: Business Wire) with you The Hottest Color Trends for 2017 and Mineral Grey was one of them. This glamorous dark color can be the perfect choice to enhance your home GLIDDEN PAINT NAMES BYZANTINE interiors with elegance and a luxury interior design. BLUE AS 2017 COLOR OF THE YEAR So, we show you how to Get the Glamour of Mineral Grey on a room decoration, one of the hottest Home Mystic purple is perfect touch in kitchens, living Decor Trends for 2017! rooms, bedrooms and nearly any room and any style The kitchen design is another great space to use this color trend for winter. You can use it on different Take comfort: soothing colors will dominate home areas, for example, on the kitchen cabinets or even on decor color trends in 2017, according to the the walls. The important is that mineral grey will bring GLIDDEN® paint brand by PPG, with the top color a more eclectic look to the kitchen decor of your next a subtle, serene violet. Glidden paint today named project and get a new style to home interiors. Byzantine Blue, a playful yet peaceful purple, as the 2017 Color of the Year. Excerpted from: http://roomdecorideas.eu/home-decor-trends-for- 2017-get-the-glamour-of-mineral-grey/ “The name may say blue, but Byzantine Blue is truly a purple in disguise. It stretches the boundaries of purple to borrow all of the best qualities of blue and THESE ARE THE COLORS EVERYONE gray, making it an appealing color choice for nearly WILL BE TALKING ABOUT IN 2017 any room,” said Misty Yeomans, PPG color marketing Next year, interior designers will be drawing manager, Glidden paint. inspiration from your personality. Yeomans noted that Byzantine Blue is interesting Confident: because it appears to be more gray when paired • Dusky blue • Blue-green with dark neutrals, yet it appears more bluish-purple • Sunshine yellow when partnered with whites. “Its unique versatility and incredible ability to bring out certain hues based on its Composed: surroundings make Byzantine Blue a perfect shade for • Mineral gray all ages. It is also gender-neutral, making it easy to use • Light blue-green • Earthy green and taupe beige throughout your home.” Comfortable: Excerpted from: http://www.businesswire.com/news/ • Powdery blue home/20160829005283/en/ • Pastel pink • Dusted yellow Excerpted from: http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/ 03 2017 DESIGN TRENDS VALSPAR ANNOUNCES COLORS OF This spirited blush apricot hue is ripe with personality. Inspired by the healthy-living THE YEAR FOR 2017 trend, there’s nothing shy about this shade, it brings a glow wherever it goes. Kim says, “This color The color experts at Valspar, the nation’s most widely is sheer, yet lush and layered with yellow undertones distributed house paint brand, have curated a collec- that radiate energy and positivity.” tion of 12 essential colors to help consumers choose the perfect paint for revitalizing their homes in the This dreamy sky blue is soothing, restful and coming year. The 2017 Valspar Colors of the Year restorative. It reflects today’s spotlight on are fresh yet familiar and inspired by a range of life- sleep and its importance in health and pro- style influences from culture, fashion, design, nature ductivity. “This light, airy blue is instantly calming and and technology. The dozen ‘it’ hues reflect key prevail- helps to restore natural rhythms,” said Kim. ing trends: sustainable and simplistic living, spirituality and self-improvement. An airy, luminous yellow comes to light as new technological innovations elevate sen- “Choosing a color for a project can be challenging sory stimulation. “This color can fill a room when options are endless,” said Sue Kim, Valspar with light and awaken all five senses,” said Kim. Color Strategist. “So, we’ve curated a collection of 12 livable hues to give consumers choice and confidence This deep violet black has a powerful influ- in discovering and expressing their own style.” ence, symbolizing the mainstreaming of meditation and mindfulness as a way to get The 2017 Valspar Colors of the Year are available in touch with our inner senses. “The violet undertone at Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and independent retailers in this midnight black gives it a distinct personality - nationwide. Please note, color names and shades vary dark, decorative and a bit moody,” said Kim. slightly at each retailer. See below for the full list of colors and how they come to life in a variety of rooms This perfect, peaceful white provides respite and a variety of techniques. from the noise and stress of daily life at work and home. Timely and timeless - white used A botanical yellow green springs to the fore- deliberately makes all the difference. “With a touch of front as eco-friendly products, services and warm gray, this white gives a more relaxed and natural living have become more accessible to all. feel than a crisp pure white,” said Kim. Fresh, leafy and full of life, this hue can bring the energy of the outdoors in. “This is a balanced yellow green that Soft silver sage enjoys resurgence as the captures the essence of spring’s first blooms,” said Kim. movement to de-clutter and pare down is in play. The hue is versatile, reliable and reim- A baked terra cotta hue channels russet agined for living simply, yet satisfied. “Sage green and leather and rustic tiles, reflecting a renewed silvery gray blend together in one of the most versatile respect for the earth’s rich but limited re- and beautiful neutrals - perfect for today’s popular sources. This color is instantly welcoming and warm. warm wood floors,” said Kim. “The balance of orange and red with a splash of brown gives this shade a warm, weathered look,” said Kim. This easygoing pond blue hue is popular because of our increased desire for comfort This warm stone gray is a must-have neutral and convenience. Friendly, trustworthy and that encompasses the timeless and endur- effortless-- this shade goes with the flow and pairs ing beauty of natural materials. Reminiscent seamlessly with everything. “This mid-toned blue with of wet cement, cut limestone and river pebbles, this a hint of gray has an alluring quality that draws you in,” hue is a strong foundation for any style. “The warmth said Kim. in this gray gives it versatility to pair with any color scheme,” said Kim.