It’s a New Year, and in examining what the year will hold, those in style based industries ring in the New Year with color and style predictions for what is ahead for the next twelve months.  While predicting color and style may seem like random musings, there really are some key indicators that we as a society may never think about that tend to drive color and style.  There is not a crystal ball that makes all of these predictions come true, and the whim of consumer’s buying habits can change more quickly than one would think.  Dress designers, for example, may bring out collections full of mini-skirt hemlines, but that does not mean that women will buy them just because they are predicted to be in style.  The same is true for what consumers will be looking for in selecting products and colors for their homes.

When we are in conflict, or the economy is weak, we tend to see colors that are “safe” to the point of being drab or grayed out.  When the economy is doing well, and we as a society are optimistic about the future, colors are more bold and clean.  For 2010 there seems to be some of both of the above predicted for home interior trends.  While the economy is far from being well, it is better than it was a year ago, and after twelve horrific months of lagging sales and loss of jobs, most people seem to be looking for the positive in things going forward.  With this attitude toward the future, we are seeing “safe” neutral colors blending with bold shots of vibrant tones.  In a sea of turmoil we are looking for the tranquil shades of nature.  We are also concerned about the “greening” of America and so earth tones are, once again, leading the way in many markets.  Looking for sunnier days in our economic conditions, yellows will continue from 2009 to be popular in setting the tone for 2010!

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