Sherwin Williams just released their Color of the Year for 2018
and other color trends. SW6496 Oceanside is the winner! They call it a
collision of rich blue with jewel-toned green, a color that is both accessible
and elusive. Oceanside's
multi-dimensional, marine-inspired look can create a welcoming statement as a
lively color for a front door. Its green-meets-blue tone can also boost
creative thinking and clarity of thought in a home office, or invite meditation
and introspection into a bedroom or reading nook. Oceanside is universal when
it comes to design style from mid-century modern to Mediterranean-inspired,
traditional to contemporary. I actually painted my front door this color last
year!
Sherwin Williams also selected 3 other color palettes for as
their predictions for 2018.
Sincerity: Less is
more as we’re de-cluttering, moving more possessions into the cloud. Silence is
no longer empty, but instead rare and rich with possibility. Our notions of
what’s authentic are
being complicated. We’re celebrating the unfiltered, yet
captivated by the artfully processed. Blending in is the new standing out.
Flaws are treasured. The hushed tones of this score play out in sand, complex
grays and hazy botanicals.
Unity: Nationalism and
globalism are in flux, challenging terrestrial boundaries. We’re remapping our
sense of community. Optimism persists in the form of boundary-breaking
skyscrapers and commercial space travel. Even landlocked cities are becoming
global hubs of crafts and gastronomy. We crave security and adventure in equal measure.
Airbnb, car sharing
and e-learning have created a culture of everyday nomadism. The
bright folklore of this story
is told in memorable pops of peacock color.
Connectivity: We’re
each moving to the beat of our own algorithm. From choosing a dry cleaner to
choosing a college, data powers nearly every decision we make. In Silicon
Valley, Austin, Berlin and Beijing, techies are the new hippies, full of
breakthrough ideas and utopian ideals. A generation is waving the flag of color
freedom, and Instagramming every moment. This high-tech palette is pixelated in
orange, violets, digital greens and high-def yellow.
Look for these colors not only in the homes and interiors sector
but also in clothing, cosmetics and food. I really love the colors in the Unity
and Sincerity palettes. How about you? How will you incorporate some of these
colors into your home and life? Learn more at www.swcolormix.com.
Email me at jessica@webbercoleman.com
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