Everything’s Coming Up Roses and Daffodils (and Kiwi?)

Since beginning my interior design practice more than 22 years ago, I ’ve never seen a more amazing array of beautiful colors and finishes. The 2005-2006 color forecast released by both U.S. and international color marketing groups has some exciting news! Whatever your color preferences might be – there are promising colors for everyone.

It’s human nature to sometimes think in black and white extremes. Let’s say you’ve been considering updating several rooms….. maybe your family room and kitchen/ breakfast area, not to mention making your entry more welcoming.

Perhaps you’re saying to yourself “Oh, I can’t fall in love with any of those colors - I’ll have to throw everything out and start over.” Or you may be thinking “ Yes! I’m in love with these new colors. I want to use them everywhere – even the garage! Now what do I do with them?”

In reality, your true feelings about introducing new color(s) probably fall somewhere in between these two extremes. I remember asking a client during our first meeting what was her favorite color and she replied “clear”. I didn’t laugh then but I can safely laugh now. She called recently to rave about how good she feels being surrounded by shades of maple leaf red, savory sage and golden blond – all colors she loves.

Yes, there’s a middle ground between “clear” and bungee jumping into the color canyon.

And that’s where you’ll find Interior Reflections. You don’t have to go it alone. As professional interior designers, we use time tested color principles to marry colors you want to keep with one or more pleasing new colors for a fresh look you’ll enjoy for years to come.

Let’s take a peek at the new 2005-2006 color forecast……

Red Satin - Old World opulence enhances this conservative
communicator.

Sweetheart - Romance of the ’40s moves vintage red to the blue side. Lighter values translate to fashionable pinks.

Cheeky - Recalls the blushing bride of the glamorous Art Deco era.
Cosmetic based, it celebrates the marriage of pink and peach.

Lion King - Regal gold crowns the king of the jungle and recalls
Moroccan markets.

Iron-Ore-ange - The influence of copper on orange creates a sophisticated and mature background with ethnic undertones.

Lemon Meringue - Silver flirts with gold in this zesty confection reminiscent of the Great Gatsby and vintage roadsters.

Shimma - A shimmer, a shake, a little golden flake. This pearlized metallic adds new sophistication for corporate communicators.

Soda Green - Effervescent, this soothing green quenches our thirst for serenity and illuminates from within.

Blue Aire - Technology melts retro blue in this freshened breeze from the ’60s’ classic cars.

Deep Artic - Seriously conservative, this dusty navy anchors our spirits in a safe harbor.

Ocean Cruise - Tropical waters purify and energize blues while technology adds a sporty edge.

Root Beer - Copper-based, this rich brown pops.

Champagne Bubble -Celebrates the marriage of silver to gold with Art Deco glamour.

Newtral - Bisque ware, unglazed ceramic and raw plaster inspire this softened matte gray that
offers a lower contrast alternative to dark and white combinations.

Gargoyle - Burnished gold, pewter and silver fuse to form this complex alloy.