Dulux 2011 Colour of the Year: Light, airy, Citrus yellow
Colour of the Year is a light, airy, citrus yellow that symbolises a freer spirit, sense of fun and positive energy. Encapsulating a mood of hope and optimism, it conveys a feeling of fizzy sherbet, new growth, relaxed fun and the goodness and vitality of sunshine. Yellow in colour psychology is often associated with:
* warmth and sunshine
* refreshing, cheering, and uplifting
* promote communication and learning
* combat fatigue and depression
* engendering feelings of well-being and positive thoughts
* enhance relaxation and minimize stress and anxiety
See how this color is showing up in Fashion. Citrus Yellow Sweetens 2011 Fashion
Interior Design Trend Forecast for 2011
The most extraordinary spaces are personal, inviting and evolve overtime. Great interiors contains highs and lows, old and new and a blend of pattern and texture. They don’t look like they’ve been plucked from the most current and in demand furniture catalog. So, when Design Refuge asked design bloggers the question as a part of their 2011 Trend Forecast Challenge , “What are the most important trends for 2011?”, I tried peeling away the current images of chic product ads and focused on décor elements that are timeless, innovative or making a resurgence. So with that, here is what’s trending for 2011…
Something Old
Antiques & Vintage Treasures
1. Living Room by Palmer Weiss
2. 1940's Loop Chair by Frances Elkins - Todd Merrill Antiques via 1st Dibs
3. 1830c Laurel Wreath Convex Mirror - Florian Papp via 1st Dibs
4. Dining Area by Jonathan Adler & Simon Doonan via Elle Décor {photo: William Waldron}
5. Vintage Tin Jars - Serena & Lily
6. Mid Century Moonglow Resin & Mirrrored Lanterns - High Style Deco via 1st Dibs
7. Dining Room by Miles Redd via Elle Decor {photo: Simon Upton}
8. Vintage Brass Foo Dog Bookends - DomestiKate via Etsy
Something Bold
Wallpaper, Stencils & Wall Decals
1. Paradiso Wallpaper – Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little
2. Trellis Allover Stencil – Cutting Edge Stencils
3. Wall Decals and Wallpaper Pops {Mahones Wallpaper Shop}
4. Metallic Paper Weave – Grasscloth Wallcovering – Phillip Jefferies
5. Vintage Floral Wallpaper – Secondhand Rose
6. Island Ikat Wallpaper – Thibaut Wallpaper & Fabrics
1. Paradiso Wallpaper – Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little
2. Trellis Allover Stencil – Cutting Edge Stencils
3. Wall Decals and Wallpaper Pops {Mahones Wallpaper Shop}
4. Metallic Paper Weave – Grasscloth Wallcovering – Phillip Jefferies
5. Vintage Floral Wallpaper – Secondhand Rose
6. Island Ikat Wallpaper – Thibaut Wallpaper & Fabrics
Something Worldly
Global Home Furnishings, Lighting & Décor Elements
1. Persian Bedding Collection by John Robshaw
2. Tangier Hanging Lamp – Jayson Home & Garden
3. Antique Suzani fabric from Uzbekistan on a mid-century chair – Serena & Lily
4. Living Room by Leslie Lundgren Interior Design
5. Antique Red Lacquer Cabinet – Gumps
6. Vintage Suzani Pillows – Jayson Home & Garden
7. French Carved Mirror from Clayton Gray Home
8. Living Room by Stephanie Odegard via Elle Décor {photo credit: Antoine Bootz}
1. Persian Bedding Collection by John Robshaw
2. Tangier Hanging Lamp – Jayson Home & Garden
3. Antique Suzani fabric from Uzbekistan on a mid-century chair – Serena & Lily
4. Living Room by Leslie Lundgren Interior Design
5. Antique Red Lacquer Cabinet – Gumps
6. Vintage Suzani Pillows – Jayson Home & Garden
7. French Carved Mirror from Clayton Gray Home
8. Living Room by Stephanie Odegard via Elle Décor {photo credit: Antoine Bootz}
Something Wild
Wild Animal Prints, Elements & Influence
1. Vintage Round Back Hide Chrome Chair - Pieces
2. Twitter - Bunny Williams – Beeline Home
3. 1940s Moose Antler Chandelier Showplace Antiques via 1st Dibs
4. Living Room via Elle Décor {photo credit: William Waldron}
5. Living Room by Jan Showers
6. Deer Skull with Crystal Antlers - Vivre
7. Faux Fur Throws - Williams Sonoma Home
8. Living Room by Grant K. Gibson
What trends are you loving for 2011?
1. Vintage Round Back Hide Chrome Chair - Pieces
2. Twitter - Bunny Williams – Beeline Home
3. 1940s Moose Antler Chandelier Showplace Antiques via 1st Dibs
4. Living Room via Elle Décor {photo credit: William Waldron}
5. Living Room by Jan Showers
6. Deer Skull with Crystal Antlers - Vivre
7. Faux Fur Throws - Williams Sonoma Home
8. Living Room by Grant K. Gibson
What trends are you loving for 2011?
