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Winter Do-Over at Home

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I love the Christmas season but am always ready to get everything put away and get new things out for the winter season.

Marlene Warren, our merchandise manager here at by Design, has been working her miracles here at the store.  New merchandise has been arriving all month and she is making everything look so great.

In our black and white room, she painted horizontal black and white stripes.  They look terrific!!!  We are going to update the room and put green in to liven it up!  Black and white is ALWAYS great.  It is somehow both timeless and trendy (sounds impossible, but it’s true).  But wait till you see it with a splash of green.  It will be so much fun!  Just a thought for any of you looking for some freshness — add a new accent color to change the entire feel of a room.  New pillows, artwork, ottoman, a new chair!  This is where we shine at by Design.

We would love to help you!

Bonita

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Tangerine Tango is Pantone 2012 Color of the Year

Following Honeysuckle in 2011 (pinker) and Turquoise in 2010 (turquoiser?) Pantone has selected Tangerine Tango as the 2012 color of the year.  You’re going to be seeing a lot of Tangerine this spring and summer in fashions. From Pantone’s site: “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with [...]

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Grey — The Most Interesting Color Trend.

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They’ve been saying it: Grey Is The New Black Grey has been becoming increasingly popular and powerful in interior design.  Almost all of the new color trends we wrote about after the last market used greys within them.  Probably the greatest came from our Dots & Dashes trend.  You can read about Dots & Dashes [...]

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Dots & Dashes – another new color & fabric trend from Fall 2011.

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“With roots in menswear styling and pattern inspiration, this sophisticated combination of geometrics and techno inspired designs, is elegant in its restraint. While retaining a decidedly urban edge with its gunmetal, graphite and slate grey color base it gets its energy from a liberal punch of citron and anjou.”

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Indigo Vibe color trend – blues suddenly feel cutting edge.

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“An unexpected mix of blues ranging from royal to sapphire and accented with the crispness of snow, positions this look squarely between the comfortably classic and the cutting edge contemporary. Silver metals, pearlized leathers, an energetic mix of patterns, and white wood finishes all contribute to this timeless aesthetic.”

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Global Hues Color Trend – wonderful international sophistication.

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“World-wise, exotic, and collected , but grounded with European textures of linen and velvet , Global Hues combines the sophisticated warming tones of plum, violet , raisin, and raspberry for a new twist to this popular decorative expression.” Watch this video and we think you’ll be excited by the the colors and textures and the [...]

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“Wild @ Heart” Color Trend Video for Fall 2011

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“A happy poetic and zany modern mix! A dash of peony pink and spring green peppered with a healthy dose of romance, femininity and fantasy. Not too serious and clearly a bit bohemian, this lively patterned blend with a slightly vintage charm is sure to engender a smile.” Color lovers… you’re going to love this [...]

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Color Blocks – A New Fabric & Color Trend Video from Norwalk

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“Bright neon and candy colors are mixed with ghost white or midnight black for a crisp simplicity and witty punch. This fashion forward and runway influenced mix is decidedly upbeat in its energy and youthful appeal.”

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Preview the Fall 2011 Fabrics & Trends

Just a short vid, but its enough to whet your appetite! Stay tuned for more pre-market excitement.

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2011 color trend forecast from Pittsburgh Paints

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Pittsburgh Paints has issued their 2011 interior design color trends forecast.  Their designers are attempting to help us see the directions interior design will be exploring this year and in the near future.  Here are their forecasts:   Canvas – leather, stone & wood.  Linen, cotton, hemp & pale bleached woods.  Raw textures & rugged [...]

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Benjamin Moore shows 2011 colors

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Benjamin Moore paints has published their 2011 color pallets in an e-book format.  You browse the ebook just as you would if you picked up their brochure.  They’ve combined picked colors in room scenes that are evocative of the moods they’re trying to create.  Here are their descriptions: dreamy – is a serene, harmonious, inviting, [...]

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Color forecast for 2011 from Sherwin-Williams

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Sherwin-Williams has issued their color forecast for 2011.  Like other major paint companies they engage some real experts to attempt to understand the directions that interior design is heading in.  In this post there is a particularly insightful point made: “Trendy has never been more passé as self-expression now spins the color wheel.” And this [...]

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Bright colors begin a comeback in 2011 interior design trends

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Sure, neutral fabrics have dominated many looks and room designs for several years.  As we said in the previous post, there are plenty of good reasons for that.  However, if you’re a color lover (I see hands twitching to be raised around the room) there is color on the horizon! Beyond the fact that many [...]

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Neutral colors retain their power in 2011 Spring design trends

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Neutrals have dominated the interior design color palette for several years.  They will retain their popularity in 2011, though at a somewhat diminished point.  Neutrals popularity is understandable and deserved.  There are so many ideas that they express so well.  At times those ideas seem almost contradictory: sophisticated yet casual cool or warm Natural or [...]

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Candice Olson Spring 2011 color palette “Glint”

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Love Candice Olson?  Doesn’t it seem like she has something special?  A special sparkle?  She does.  And so do many of here fabrics.  Take “Glint” for example:  Lush.  Dressy.  Yet snuggle-in comfort.  Here is how Candice describes it:   It is no secret that I adore the play of light on fabrics. Add some reflective [...]

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New Passport Coral/Grey color collection for 2011

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As we said before Passport is in the 2011 Spring color trends picks twice.  This is the second color way.  It is related to the Pantone Honeysuckle, but is a touch more coral.  This is a wonderful combination and should live well as a room theme for years.  Here is how Norwalk describes it: As [...]

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Candice Olson introduces her new “Allure” color palette for Spring 2011

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Candice Olson has introduce a luscious, elegant new fabric collection for her furniture collection.  It is a truly incredible introduction.  If you’re a Candice fan, you going to love it.  Here is Candice’s description: I like to take classical designs inspired by architectural elements like fretwork, then stylize the room with a modern twist. The [...]

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“Wisteria” color palette introduced by Candice Olson for Spring 2011

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Wisteria is the name Candice has given this color & fabric collections.  Here is how she describes her inspiration for this palette: Generally, my signature look starts with a classic inspiration like this natural floral palette. Then, the modern attitude comes from materials, finishes and textures that create a contrast. I especially like how this [...]

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2011 Spring color trend: Passport (grey, green, yellow)

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Passport is the third color trend we’ll spotlight identified by Norwalk as a Spring 2011 color trend.  But… Passport is special.  Its really in the trends twice.  Take a look at the next post too! As the world grows increasingly small and as international travel becomes commonplace, it is inevitable that home styles and design [...]

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New color trend: Mad Men

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Mid-Century Modern as a Rising Color Trend “Mad Men” is another rising interior design color trend identified by the designers at Norwalk Furniture.  Often referred to as Mid-Century Modern, here is Norwalk’s description of this trend that will be expressed in both colors and fabrics: Is there any doubt that with movie and television shows [...]

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New 2011 color trend: Boho Chic

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The designers at Norwalk Custom Furniture have identified several color trends that are hot today.  This is the first of a series of posts discussing these trends.  Here is how Norwalk describes the look and feel of Boho Chic: From Carnaby Street in London to Broome Street in New York or Rue Franc Bourgeois in [...]

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Laura Beeler: Color Inspiration from Nature

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On a recent visit to Key West, it became evident to me why nature-inspired color schemes make sense.  Our emotions are effected by the landscape around us.  As I look at the brilliant turquoise blue-tones of the ocean, I am calmed. I have always liked to decorate in shades of blue in my own home.  Since I consider my [...]

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2010 Pantone Color of the Year

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It’s no secret that there is more to color than meets the eye. Color (and the method in which it is used) profoundly affects human behavior and feeling. Each color has its own psychology. Often that psychology varies from culture to culture. I will touch on both of these subjects in another blog post. On [...]

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New from Spring Home Furnishings Market at High Point

In the home furnishings and interior design world the High Point, North Carolina market is widely acknowledged to be the largest, most important event of the year. And it happens twice a year!
Each April and October…

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