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(ARA) - Are you ready to get a jump
start on discovering 2008's hottest decorating and paint color
trends? Winter is an ideal time to start planning your interior
decorating spruce ups. And one of the easiest, least expensive ways
to give a room a new look and feel is with paint.
"The 2008 color forecast contains some
extraordinarily vibrant, yet versatile, hues that have been inspired
by everyday life," says Donna Schroeder of Dutch Boy Paints. "The
depth and range of this year's most popular colors provide extensive
options for adding accents to a room, changing themes and styles, or
even completely redecorating from scratch."
All of the colors in this year's forecast can be found in the Trend
Palette within Dutch Boy's innovative Color Simplicity System.
The five modern and stylish color
themes found in the 2008 Trend Palette are as follows:
Culinary
Have you ever strolled past a
bakery mesmerized by the brightly colored pastries adorned with
intricate details? Food can have an emotional connection for many
people, stimulating the senses, including sight. So, why not bring
some of these culinary inspirations into your home decor with the
Culinary palette?
Colors in the Culinary palette include: A La Carte, Gazpacho,
Pink Chenna, Worn Avocado, Dining Alfresco, Phyllo, Sous Chef and
Chopping Block.
Travel
Think distant lands and exotic
destinations. The Travel palette takes its cue from faraway locales
and memories of times past. Bring your own journeys home by
displaying your travel treasures against richly colored walls.
Colors in the Travel palette include the following: African
Sunset, Elephant Watch, Victoria Falls, Slouch Hat, Soukous, Cheetah
Spots, Kwaito and Open Savannah.
Fashion
Whether it's a favorite blouse,
scarf or dress, find inspiration in your own fashionable favorites
and dress your home in color. This year's Fashion palette was
influenced by saturated Art Nouveau colors and graphic Deco
patterns.
Colors in the Fashion palette include the following: Roaring 20s,
Gazette Gold, Champagne Punch, Nouveau Riche, Deco Detail, Floral
Applique, Jade Brooch and Paris Metro Station.
Nature
The beauty and wonder that come
from the natural world can be a great place to derive inspiration.
By using colors and textures from the great outdoors, you can create
your own scenic landscape in the comfort of your own living room.
Colors in the Nature palette include the following: Leafy
Glimmer, Brown Noddy, Red Clover Blossom, Dark Forest, Hen House,
Haven White, Purple Loosestrife and Patina Verdigris.
Art
Do you have a favorite piece of
artwork? If you're someone who appreciates the classics like Monet
or Renoir, focus on adding more "lifelike" colors to the home --
like blues and neutrals. For a more contemporary look, embrace more
unique, energetic colors for an abstract experience.
Colors in the Art palette include the following: Minimalist
Cream, Picasso's Blue Period, Skandi, Bartel Blue, Blue Tape,
Impressionist Blue and Canvas Sky.
For more information about how to choose the perfect color, please
visit www.dutchboy.com or call
(800) 828-5669.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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