Color Trends - Blues

In 2012, we find inspiration in faded denim, lakes, rivers and sky.  Blues we love come in mid-tones to very dark.  Down Pipe by Farrow and Ball has been one of our favorite darks for the last year.  It is so versatile from monochromatic color stories to using it as a base for brights such as pink and orange.  Blues with a strong hint of green have been included though green in another color we are excited about in the coming years.

Design note: Use vivid colors like aqua in ways that can be easily changed.  Many colors like this come and go quickly as people tire of them easily.  Use as accents to avoid expensive changes and wasted materials.  Skip the window treatments and upholstery.

Yolo Colorhouse - Water .05

 

Sherwin Williams - Bracing Blue

 

 Bioshield - Sea Goddess 

 

Farrow & Ball - Down Pipe

Sherwin Williams - Honorable Blue

Farrow & Ball - Drawing Room Blue

 

 Farrow & Ball - Stone Blue