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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Color of 2014...Radiant Orchid

What colors are hot this year?  Orchid and Plum. You are seeing it in accessories, wall paint, and fabrics and we are using it in all of these above and loving it.  

Color trends are always changing.  We love to keep up the inspiration behind these colors, and the latest and greatest ways to use them.  Pantone has announced the color of 2014 to be Radiant Orchid. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute states, "An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm."



From the press release announcing the color of the year, Pantone highlights how Radiant Orchid can be used in interiors.  "Spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint, accent pieces and accessories.  As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid compliments olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal, and even light yellow.  Likewise, the vibrant color is sure to liven up neutrals including gray, beige and taupe. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid energizes almost any color palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces."

Also of note, Sherwin Williams color of the year is Exclusive Plum (SW6263).  Looks like purple is officially "in".


Jackie Jordan, Sherwin Williams Director of Color Marketing says of this new favorite hue: "This dusky, filtered violet is refined without being stuffy, elegant yet easy, and layered with romantic potential."


We love Sherwin Williams idea of pairing this shade of plum with copper and accents of well worn leather to create a refined yet masculine study.  We recently used it as the new wall color to uplift a client's Powder Room and it makes such a great impact to transform a space. 

We love this new color because it is strong, yet calming and always elegant. 
  



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