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PANTONE AT HOME
- LOOKING FOR SOLACE
How will this affect
the home furnishings world going forward? The answer, say
the Pantone Color experts, is that home-related colors in
2004 will be mellow with an air of gentleness. "Clean,"
"simple" and "gentle" are the keywords,
along with "natural," "organic" and "peaceful."
As Leatrice Eiseman observes, "It is as if weíre all
trying to get someplace to find some solace. Opulent pleasure
is downplayed and the raucous is abandoned in favor of restful
calm. We all seem to be looking for our country escapes. People
are continuing to simplify their lives, paring down but still
surrounding themselves with the familiar and things that will
last. Our 'Streamlined' palette, for instance, is clean and
uncluttered, while drawing inspiration from spectator shoes
and the retro lines reincarnated in today's modern design."
While restrained,
tranquil palettes are the majority, 2004 will not be without
its liberating alternatives. "In 2004, we are seeing
the subtle evolution of color with some surprising twists.
It's not just a retreat into organic colors and leaving it
at that," Eiseman adds. "For example, 'Global Warming'
is very much about the red family but receives an unexpected
bolt of electric blue, which is so much different from what
we have seen in the past. 'Sweet Stuff' is a playful palette
filled with confectionary hues."
PALETTES:
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Beach
Retreat
A
vast, placid sky, a gently rolling surf, footsteps in
the warm sand: this is the palette that offers a relaxed
retreat, an escape from the invasive and hectic surrounding
world. The colors are a medley of deep marine, lavender
blues and sky blues, oyster grays and cloud whites.
The combinations are clean, uncomplicated and always
harmonious.
The
colors are Illusion Blue, Ensign Blue, Mellow Buff,
Cloud Dancer, Vapor, Cashmere Blue, Aqua Gray, Nirvana
and Oyster Gray.
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Global
Warming
A
vital, bold and sensual palette, this warming trend
is a strong color story made up primarily of color wheel
neighbors in and around the red family: Molten Lava,
Spicy Orange, Dancing Pink, Magenta Purple and Vivid
Yellow, with an unexpected jolt of Electric Blue. This
is an adventurous and exotic color grouping that will
be seen frequently as an accent against neutral, natural
or darkened tones.
Colors
include: Cadmium Yellow, Sauterne, Spicy Orange, Molten
Lava, Skydiver, Fandango Pink, Adobe, Orange Ochre,
Pool Blue and Magenta Purple.
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Enhancing
Hues
Taking
its cue from the world of cosmetics, this pleasing palette
celebrates a myriad of skin tones. These flattering
hues are gentle, soft and mellow, yet more complex and
sophisticated than simple pastels. The combinations
offer subtle, stylish possibilities.
The
specific colors are Peach Skin, Clay, Tuscany, Pale
Mauve, Mauve Orchid, Nude, Cognac, Nostalgia Rose, Rose
Brown and Burgundy.
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Creature
Comforts
Evoking
thoughts of a welcoming and nurturing home, it may be
a bit of cottage living or country in a condo, but always
cozy and effortless in its appeal. This is an engaging
presentation of warm, cozy quilts and comfort food colors
such as soft, creamy whites, rustic reds and golden
yellows.
The
lineup here is Crème Brulee, Biscuit, Chamomile,
Beeswax, Cloud Cream, Rustic Brown, Brick Red and Raffia.
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Streamlined
It
is sleek, stylish and gracefully configured. Minimal
and modern meets design statements of the past. Inspired
by the curvaceous, compact and gleaming Airstream trailers
that captured everyoneís attention in the 50s, it is
still seen both as motor home and dressing room to the
stars. The aerodynamic styling inspires metallic finishes
such as chrome and silver, while other design icons
inspire the glamour of polished black and the stark
simplicity of pristine white, used singly or in classic
combinations.
Streamlined
includes Jet Black, Silver and Bright White.
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Finishing
Touches
This
is a palette of attainable luxuries that speak of quality
and elegance. These are the styles and colors that traditions
are built upon, a tasteful blending of time-honored
antiques with Nouveau style, understated rather than
overstuffed, a hint of opulence with the practical reality
of a home that is lived in and enjoyed every day. The
colors are lush, classic and rich, reflecting the possibility
of intricate combinations.
Colors
are Imperial Palace, Cappuccino, Rich Gold, Olive Green,
Thyme, Winetasting, Rosewood and Chartreuse.
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