Colors In Decors
The color scheme is a major factor in home decorating. With hundreds of choices and combinations, settling for only one or two, and perhaps a combination of two palettes can be a big dilemma.
Colors are symbolic in many ways. They depict a mood, send a message and reflect a personality.
Our modern times saw the return of neutral colors – beige, tan, cream, sand. These colors reflect the present economic worries of many Americans and perhaps, even the rest of the world. Neutral colors are symbolisms of the need for comfort, security and safety.
At the same, however, this neutral palette is being lit up with sparks of bright colors, especially crimson, acid green and yellow and amethyst. Designers say these vivid accents in area rugs show Americans have hope for the future, even while we’re sticking to neutrals in big-ticket items such as sofas or carpet.
Brown, which has been a mainstay of color for several years, is starting to wane in 2009. Instead of deep chocolate brown in upholstery and area rugs, lighter shades such as tan, beige, mocha and caramel are being used. Also on its way out is the combination of brown and blue.
As brown is slowly losing its mark, gray meanwhile is gaining popularity. The different shades of gray are seen in accessories and accents.
Green too is a favored color especially at this time when environmental concerns are growing in number. At this time, we can see green shades in many of the upholstery, area rugs, drapes and other fabrics.
The black and white combo is a long-standing color of choice, especially of the minimalists and contemporary homeowners. This combination is big in Europe and is now becoming the same in America. Other well-liked combination (or contrasts) are acid green, red and pink. Red and pink in particular, are chosen for international causes – HIV/AIDS and breast cancer campaigns, respectively and hence, make for a more meaningful color choice.
Another color that is slowly coming out of the background and making a name for itself is the color violet. This is now a popular alternative to black, especially for Goth lovers. The soft lavender hue for home decors is now getting itself a tough competition with violet.
So what’s not on the color horizon? Experts say that bright, sunny yellows are out, along with orange. Maybe they remind us too much of global warming. However, gold is expected to be seen in all kinds of elegant decor, possibly in response to the money we’ve lost over the past year n the recession.
One good thing especially about the neutral palette that’s holding sway over home decor right now: It provides a good foundation for whatever kind of accessorizing you choose to do.
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