Top 10 Colour Trend Tips For 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I hope that getting back to work hasn’t come as too much of a culture shock and you are feeling as optimistic about the year ahead as we are. 

To get things rolling we are starting our first post of the year with a look at our top 10 colour trend tips for 2010.  So in no particular order… 

1. TURQUOISE:

2010 is a big year for blue and this strong shade of turquoise sets a summery tone that is sure to give an upbeat vibe.  Turquoise is very versatile and looks amazing with all sorts of unexpected colours such as Red, Hot Pink, Coral, Chocolate, Malachite Green, Mellow Yellow and Grey!

2. INDIGO:

The blue renaissance continues with a deep Indigo.  It’s the new Black!  It plays a crucial part in moving the whole ‘tribal’ trend forward and gives a sophisticated African aesthetic.  I will be including an inspirational trend board in my post on Friday 15th Jan…so check back then to get the full picture!

3. MELLOW YELLOW:

Get in the mood with Mimosa!  It’s time to rethink Yellow and team it with some trendy partners like Grey or Indigo.  Yes it gives us a sun-shiney vibe but it can also create very sophisticated room schemes, is unisex and projects colour-confidence without being ‘in your face’!

4. COPPER:

Metallics move away from Yellow-Gold towards warmer Copper tones.  Expect to also see Bronze and Rose-tinted Golds…and Blackened Gold! 

5. GREEN:

From Moss to Malachite, Kelly to Chlorophyll…greens are used in 2010 as a literal expression of Green issues being so high profile.  Look out for sharp Lime accents popping up in unexpected places!

6. RED:

A bold block of rich red delivers sumptuous glamour to dark room schemes and is also a fantastic peppy accent colour for existing neutral or black & white rooms.

7. PUTTY:

2010 is a year dominated by femininity in design…curvaceous furniture shapes, soft handle fabrics and nude tones including shades of putty, intimate pinks and soft blush peach.

8. GREY:

This new neutral is here to stay!  Use shades of Grey in the same way as you would cream, beige or white as it works with just about every colour you can think of.

9. CORAL:

Striking Coral shades alongside Pink jewel tones and rich Maroons provide an exotic vibe…but Coral can also play a starring role in neutral room schemes that have a calm, beachy aesthetic…see how good it looks next to the pebble Grey shade above it!

10. WHITE:

It’s the future!

Leave a comment to let us know what your favourite colour from our top 10 is…or to let everyone know what colours you are loving and using in your own work this year?