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TRENDS
" Our Raspberry Blush 2008-30 and the
Color Trends 2023 palette empower the use of
statement colors that deliver delight and personality,
while transforming rooms for incredible
results, " she added.
A DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE
Practicing designers also weigh in on the possibilities
- and limitations - posed by Viva Magenta.
" Th e annual color announcements don't always
impact my design and cabinetry choices,
as the colors of the year are often very trendy, "
said Lisa Brooks, principal of Atlanta-based Lisa
Brooks Designs. " Some of the rich tones I feel
will work with the cabinetry colors I design, and
I do feel a movement toward those tones like
deep blues, greens, charcoal grays and black. In
my market, white and lighter-stained white oak
rift cuts are still very popular choices as they are
classic, and clients can interchange colors with
furnishings and decor as the trends change. "
Gena Kirk, VP of design studio at KB Home,
one of the nation's largest homebuilders, sees
several avenues for including the latest bright
hues in the home.
" Viva Magenta is an exciting color that can
serve as great inspiration for home design, " she
said. " It's a color that can be used in any room of
the home and is a particularly good fi t for bedrooms,
living rooms and dining rooms. Because
magenta is found in nature, it's bold and daring
while still feeling in place paired with neutrals. To
try it in a space, consider wallpapers, geometric
art or even a large ottoman. "
ON THE QUIETER COLOR SIDE
Simultaneously, the IRL-based palette continues
to appeal, with nature and neutrals holding strong
across wide swaths of the marketplace.
A recent study by Behr Paint Company
shows that nearly all U.S. homeowners want
their house to be a space where they can completely
unwind (92%) and believe it's important
their home feels like an escape from everyday
stress (90%). A large majority of homeowners
agree that the color white makes them feel
positive (77%) and even lowers their stress levels
(71%). Th ree-quarters of homeowners also
agree that the color white promotes relaxation
(75%), creates a sense of calm (74%) and renewal
(74%) and makes them feel focused (75%).
Sixty-three percent of homeowners agree that
the color white is mood-boosting.
" As we look to 2023, we understand that comfort
will still be a driving force behind design de32
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023
RIGHT AkzoNobel Wood
Coatings created four
complete palettes that
connect to its Color of the
Year, Wild Wonder. It's seen
at the center of the photo.
akzonobel.com
RIGHT C2 Paint's Tiramisu
is complemented by two
additional foundational colors
that off er a thoughtful, usable
palette with a main color, a
deep tone or accent and a
light color. C2paint.com
BELOW Over the past year,
Elmwood reported that
65% of its cabinet orders
were for painted fi nishes,
an increase by almost 20%.
elmwoodcabinets.com
http://www.akzonobel.com http://www.C2paint.com http://www.elmwoodcabinets.com
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