Hot Home Decorating and Color Trends for 2008

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Articles, Uncategorized

<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0cm 0pt"><font size="3" color="#990000">Hot Home Decorating and Color Trends for 2008</font></h2><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt">(ARA) – Are you ready to get a jump start on discovering 2008’s hottest decorating and paint color trends? Winter is an ideal time to start planning your interior decorating spruce ups. And one of the easiest, least expensive ways to give a room a new look and feel is with paint.</span></p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt"><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">"The 2008 color forecast contains some extraordinarily vibrant, yet versatile, hues that have been inspired by everyday life," says Donna Schroeder of Dutch Boy Paints. "The depth and range of this year’s most popular colors provide extensive options for adding accents to a room, changing themes and styles, or even completely redecorating from scratch." </p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="280" height="230"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/10a.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/10a.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="280" height="230"></embed></object></div>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">All of the colors in this year’s forecast can be found in the Trend Palette within Dutch Boy’s innovative Color Simplicity System. The five modern and stylish color themes found in the 2008 Trend Palette are as follows: </p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Culinary</strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Have you ever strolled past a bakery mesmerized by the brightly colored pastries adorned with intricate details? Food can have an emotional connection for many people, stimulating the senses, including sight. So, why not bring some of these culinary inspirations into your home decor with the Culinary palette? </p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Colors in the Culinary palette include: A La Carte, Gazpacho, Pink Chenna, Worn Avocado, Dining Alfresco, Phyllo, Sous Chef and Chopping Block.</p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Travel</strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Think distant lands and exotic destinations. The Travel palette takes its cue from faraway locales and memories of times past. Bring your own journeys home by displaying your travel treasures against richly colored walls.</p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Colors in the Travel palette include the following: African Sunset, Elephant Watch, Victoria Falls, Slouch Hat, Soukous, Cheetah Spots, Kwaito and Open Savannah.</p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Fashion</strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Whether it’s a favorite blouse, scarf or dress, find inspiration in your own fashionable favorites and dress your home in color. This year’s Fashion palette was influenced by saturated Art Nouveau colors and graphic Deco patterns.<span>  </span></p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Colors in the Fashion palette include the following: Roaring 20s, Gazette Gold, Champagne Punch, Nouveau Riche, Deco Detail, Floral Applique, Jade Brooch and Paris Metro Station.</p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Nature</strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">The beauty and wonder that come from the natural world can be a great place to derive inspiration. By using colors and textures from the great outdoors, you can create your own scenic landscape in the comfort of your own living room.<span>  </span></p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Colors in the Nature palette include the following: Leafy Glimmer, Brown Noddy, Red Clover Blossom, Dark Forest, Hen House, Haven White, Purple Loosestrife and Patina Verdigris. </p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Art</strong></p><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Do you have a favorite piece of artwork? If you’re someone who appreciates the classics like Monet or Renoir, focus on adding more "lifelike" colors to the home — like blues and neutrals. For a more contemporary look, embrace more unique, energetic colors for an abstract experience. </p>  <div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/2b.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/2b.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div>   <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Colors in the Art palette include the following: Minimalist Cream, Picasso’s Blue Period, Skandi, Bartel Blue, Blue Tape, Impressionist Blue and Canvas Sky.</p>  <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">For more information about how to choose the perfect color, please visit www.dutchboy.com or call (800) 828-5669.</p>  <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt">Courtesy of ARAcontent</span></p></span>