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S A N D R A L U T T C H E N S - V A N A L L E N , C K D D I R E C T O R , I N S P I R E D L E A R N I N G , M A S T E R B R A N D C A B I N E T S
I n c .
2011
A N D B E Y O N D
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Style & Color Trends
Driving Forces for Home Color Direction 76
1-Tradition-realize the strengths of our culture and use it to reinvent ourselves. Understand the past, create our own future Influence
Emotional connection to products made in the USA and local artisans. Vintage appeal
Color Inspiration Nature-vegetal colors / comfort
Patriotic & Vintage influence. Represents strength & stability.
High energy red-orange. Free spirited & youthful.
with mid-century modern sensibility. Multi-generational & joyful.
A yellowed brown, Weathered, not sophisticated, but classic & comforting.
An edgy, energetic, spiritual blue. Brighter than navy with global appeal, but is still a made in America blue hue.
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2-Need for Personal Sustainability-take responsibility not only to survive, put to thrive Influence
Physical and Financial Security-
Recycle, repurpose, reuse-available resources close at hand
Color Inspiration Floral and vegetal hues-comfortable at home, confident about the future
Driving Forces for Home Color Direction Works well with mid-tone
neutrals. It has cosmetic influences. Great for home interiors
A deep green mineral gray. Matte finish is important for an industrial feel Mainstream purple
Masculine & feminine appeal from the youth to luxury markets
Retro green, happy & healing hue. Mid-Century modern influences. Clean, playful & a bit edgy.
An earthy, authentic, herbaceous green.
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Driving Forces for Home Color Direction 80
3-Cloud Computing & Communications are poised to go through another evolution of technology. Being un-tethered gives us a feeling of lightness, flexibility & freedom. Products designed with transparency, luminosity or layers creates a sense or serenity & well-being. Influence
Design, scale & materials are used to create an experience that takes us out of reality into the unexpected. Texture, finish & surface interest are often more important than a color itself particularly with whites and ivories
Color Inspiration Multi-dimensional, translucent & clear colors have a limitless & unexpected quality. Colors related to clouds, rain & water are relaxing and therapeutic
Light & invigorating with
a slight green cast.
It has a translucent
quality & is a chameleon color, working well with other cool colors.
A soft blue-tinged gray with a
translucent quality. A complex neutral
made even more so with a metallic
finish.
Serenity and Well-Being 81
Generational Color Palette 82
Neutrals transcend generations Pops of color
make it personal