Some may feel that it is too early to think about the theme and styling for 2016. I feel that it is a forward-thinking style!
Nevertheless, the highlights of the nine directional color palettes with innovative themes unveiled at home + interiors 2016 last week at the International Home & Housewares show 2015 gave good color information which all home furnishings & interior designers may need to make those critical color decisions.
"As media continue to move toward more evocative, imaginative and innovative uses of color to woo consumers, unexpected color stories are emerging," said Leatrice Elseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. "To capture attention and keep product lines relevant in the consumers eye, its important to understand the impact that this always-morphing innovation will have on color and design trends for 2016."
I feel that Color is the catalyst that can spark a lot of things - define the space, create the magic and set the mood. As I design and curate, knowing what colors to use is critical to everyone's success. These forecasts for the home and interiors inspires to make the right color choices, seasons ahead of their time.
Natural Forms: Unambiguous colors, including shades that are plumbed from natural sources such as warm rosy clay and sheepskin beige
Dichotomy: Reinforces the concept that opposites do and can attract as silver metallic, sunny yellow and bright cobalt blue combine with calmer versions of the hues.
Ephemera: Pastel-focused palette blends delicate shades of wan blue, pale peach and tender yellow.
Lineage: Shades of navy, black, tan and regimental green co-mingle with touches of brighter colors.
Soft Focus: Subtle and/or muted colors, sometimes being described as "smoky" and always versatile.
Bijoux: In the French language, Bijoux means "jewelry"-a fitting title for this palette that gleams with drama and intensity across many jewel tones.
Merriment: Full of joyful shades including vibrant greens and yellows contrasted with pinks and oranges.
Footloose: Capricious color combinations with vacation-destination blues and blue-greens create a palette that supports the idea of throwing off the constricting scheduling of everyday life and simply enjoying the freedom of the outdoors.
Mixed Bag: An assortment of eclectic patterns and prints, with exciting and unique colors like pirate black and mandarin red as well as violet and florid orange.
Some may not care for the trends for late 2015 or 2016, but I think it is a good reference if you like to pre-plan.