Kitchen & Bath Business - January 2019 - 13

ABOVE One of VALSPAR's

12 trending colors for 2019
is Martinique Dawn, an optimistic and clean green tone.
This mindful shade is meant to
invoke a sense of appreciation
for travel, other cultures and
local communities.

ABOVE RIGHT BENJAMIN

MOORE's Color of the Year
2019 is Metropolitan AF-690,
an understated yet stylish
gray. Emphasizing the calming
role the hue plays today in interior trends, this tone is in the
neutral spectrum that provides
a soothing, yet impactful common ground.
BELOW RIGHT In honor of

KITCHENAID's 100th anniversary, the company has
launched a heritage-inspired
Misty Blue color in select
100-Year Celebration Limited
Edition products, which is
reminiscent of one of the first
KitchenAid stand mixer colors
ever introduced. Shown here
in Misty Blue is the 6-Burner
Dual-Fuel Freestanding,
Commercial-Style Range.

"There is a range of trending hues that references heritage trends," said Sara McLean, color
expert and stylist at Dunn-Edwards. The company's 2019 color is a deep terracotta orange called
the Spice of Life, which represents the artistry
and tradition in Mediterranean culture. "These
colors are nostalgic journeys back in time: classic
and graphic, natural and chic, sporty and playful."
The desire for heritage, as well as a return to
home cooking by consumers, is also driving more
food-inspired colors.
"People are cooking again, and want-to-be
chefs are experimenting with recipes that include
unfamiliar spices and produce, which will inspire
them to introduce more colors into their kitchen
designs," said Los Angeles-based color therapy
expert Denise Turner of Color Turners. "For colors, think of fresh picked kale, tomatoes, summer
squash, paprika, cinnamon and cardamom."

"For 2019, we are observing a shift where quietude and a retreat from noise and chaos seem to
pervade the mood," said Hannah Yeo, color and
design expert at Benjamin Moore. "A need to
pause and enjoy the calm signals for softer, more
muted colors."
RICH & SOPHISTICATED

The types of warmer colors that are trending often
have a similar goal: creating a more glamorous
space that is still welcoming and cozy for often
busy and stressed homeowners.
"In 2019, I feel like we will see deeper colors -
such as jewel tones or those we associate with velvet
- as this feels comfortable while creating still a sense
of luxury and sophistication," said Janel Wright of
Los Angeles-based Janel Wright Design.
Consumers are finding that these darker colors create contrast and a sense of drama when
paired with the lighter surfaces or cabinetry they
already have. The more dramatic tones often include darker blues, more muted yellows, deeper
turquoise and forest and emerald greens, such as
Dulux Paints'two green Colors of the Year, Night
Watch and Mojito Shimmer.
"Both of these colors are modern expressions of
lustrous richness," said Forint, explaining that the
Dulux team focused on the theme of 'with class'
for the brand's choices. "Composed of rich, deep
hues alongside lighter, warm neutrals, this year's
color collection is a modern version of old-school
elegance and refinement."
RETURNING TO HERITAGE

Inspired by natural elements
and celebrated for its soothing
quality, the new Moss Green
custom finish is now available
across all BIG CHILL appliances. This earthy hue provides
a colorful yet understated
alternative to the usual black,
white and stainless options.

The PANTONE Color of the
Year is Living Coral, a shade
of orange with a golden
undertone. This vibrant yet
mellow hue evokes a feeling of
warmth, comfort and nurture
in the home. The color's ebullient nature will also work well
for dramatic pops of color in
interior spaces.

INSPIRED BY NATURE

There are few better ways to escape from the
stress of technology than going outside. Trends
are echoing this with colors like earth tones and
deep greens and blues.
"I think the trend of bringing nature into our
spaces will continue with these colors," said Liza
Riguerra of Redwood Shores, Calif.-based Liza
Riguerra Design. "Adding these tones is a way to
remind us to carve out space in our lives for true
connection with our physical world, our family,
friends and even pets."
Green in particular is standing out as a popular
hue, with consumers painting their kitchen cabinets, bars, butler's pantries and mudrooms with a
variety of these tones.

Along with requests for more sophisticated spaces,
Forint and her team are seeing a growing interest
in traditional practices and Old World craftsmanship. These offer a break from the overwhelming
sense of distraction and excessive technology.

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