Color Trends 2010

You know January must be getting closer when the "Trends for '10" lists start popping up. First up for Dadson Diaries coverage are color trends for the New Year. Thinking about freshening up your store, restaurant, office, home, etc. with a new coat of paint? Both Sherwin-Williams and The Paint Quality Institute have published their predictions, and it's no surprise that all the selections are tied to hues that project positivity and comfort.

Let's start with Sherwin-Williams. Categorized into four groups titled "Rooted," "Simplified," "Treasured," and "Refreshed," they predict a movement towards melding the past with the present and future.

• Rooted: Earth-tones inspired by African, Aboriginal, and Native American culture.
• Simplified: Clean and tailored lines creative with clear and translucent materials.
• Treasured: Aged and weathered, giving the sense of history.
• Refreshed: A nod to the vibrant, energized colors of the '60s.

The Paint Quality Institute also grouped their predictions into categories. The three groups, titled "Good morning," "Good night," and "Good bye," are tied closely to the colors of nature and comfort.

• Good morning: think the golds, yellows, and warmth of a sunrise.
• Good night: the pastels and deep blues and purples of a sunset and the night sky.
• Good bye: soothing colors that create both a friendly welcome and a calm goodbye. Think off-whites, mid-tone blues, and crisp whites for entries and exits.

Thanks DDi.com, for inspiring this post. Find the full reports here: Paint Quality Institute Color Trends 2010 and Sherwin-Williams Colormix 2010 Forecast.