COLOR TRENDS

In color trends, you want to remember that no matter what colors may currently be popular, the most important thing to consider when using color in a room is your own personal preference and taste. You should always choose colors that bring you comfort and that you prefer. At Touch Of History, we believe the best way to make a decorating statement is to make it personal.

COLOR TRENDS 2009

From spicy color combinations to hues that warm the soul, the 2009 color trends contain palettes that work independently as a "statement color" or as a subtle backdrop where home furnishings and accessories take center stage.

Comfort Colors
Biscuit and wheat neutrals, cocoa brown, pumpkin orange and cinnamon apple pie, are just a few of the comfort colors that will wrap your room with warmth and promote a stress-free space. The comfort color palette is an especially good choice for kitchens and family rooms.

Back to Nature
Yellows and blues, leaf-like greens, along with organic browns combine to bring the outdoors in. Add translucency and a glass like quality by incorporating varying paint sheen levels. As a subtle accent color, add rust or copper-like metallics into the scheme. Bedrooms and bathrooms are perfect places to incorporate the back to nature hues or in rooms where an accent wall is employed.

Stark Contrast
From clean, clear reds and deep plums to the sophistication of black and white, this color group works both as an accent and as an elegant backdrop for many living spaces. Polished brass metallics complement this scheme. Dining, living rooms and especially powder rooms will benefit from this bold and spicy palette.

Source: Color Trends 2009 Home Hues that Comfort and Excite