Colour Predictions for Fall & Winter 2013/2014

Colour is one of the most important choices you will make in your home.  It is also the decision that causes people the most angst.  If you are struggling with making a decision about what colour scheme to use in your home you may want to read on
 
Sallie Davies from Global Colour Research recently advised that there are 4 major colour trends for Fall/Winter 2013/14. The colours have been grouped into four families with 8 distinct pallettes in each family. These pallettes may help take the guess work out of selecting colour schemes in your home. Click image to enlarge. FlintFlint takes us back to primitive times by using rich earth colours and warm neutrals. Thick leathers, hemp yarns and fossils add to the primitive look. This colour pallette is soft, sophisticated and rustic.

Colour is one of the most important choices you will make in your home.  It is also the decision that causes people the most angst.  If you are struggling with making a decision about what colour scheme to use in your home you may want to read on  

Sallie Davies from Global Colour Research recently advised that there are 4 major colour trends for Fall/Winter 2013/14. The colours have been grouped into four families with 8 distinct pallettes in each family. These pallettes may help take the guess work out of selecting colour schemes in your home. Click image to enlarge.

Flint

Flint takes us back to primitive times by using rich earth colours and warm neutrals. Thick leathers, hemp yarns and fossils add to the primitive look. This colour pallette is soft, sophisticated and rustic.

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Storm

Storm gets its colour pallette from the floods and fires that have occurred globally. Feminine is meeting masculine, always aiming to combine hot and cold colours.  Holographic and metallic touches add reflective qualities. This colour pallette is bright and smoky.

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Clash

Clash speaks to our need to remain positive. Bold colours are combined with pastels in order to create a bit of intrigue. This colour pallette is vibrant and neutral.

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Alpine

Alpine is all about bringing the outdoors inside and celebrating time spent with family and friends. Alpine colours are friendly, warm and sociable. This colour pallette is warm and natural.

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Photo Credit: Global Color Research

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