Ken Rader Interiors "Neutral Colors" Part 2

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As the new year continues to progress we are seeing certain colors rise to the top as it were.  The leaders appear to be Neutrals and Natural colors.  Most of the natural colors are Neutral and they are showing up on items that will be around for a long time.  One example is cars.  Yes after the resurgence of White we have seen Natural colors and Neutral colors taking center stage.
Of course the car that I drive is not in this class, I do like the color and would consider buying a Chevy or Ford in this color.

What are the trending color? Looking at the color trend reports for 2013 it becomes crystal clear to me that sustainability working hard for acceptance by the broader public. Natural colors are exploding in 2013! The best examples can be found in the colors for the automotive industry. After a revival of the color white it is now time for earthy colors like amber, brown and variations of ‘luxury green’ in European car design according to trend watchers of BASF Coatings’ international design team. They point out that luxury and sustainability are no longer strangers but go together well. In Germany already 12% of
new cars are brown?  Interesting to say the least.  Brown is Neutral and a Natural color.

Also in the home decorating colors we will see a lot of browns and greens in 2012 and 2013, next to several bright colors like yellow and red. This mixture of pleasure and nature is intriguing.  PPG Industry has made some nice color palettes illustrating how these colors match.

The colors on the left are in the natural/neutral whereas the colors on the right are natural/accent.
It's not just about colors in 2013. "Earthy textures lay a new foundation for palettes of blues and greens," I  suggest breathing new life into an existing room with several coats of ocean-blue paint.

The palette that mixes sandy brown, vibrant tangerine, peacock blue, and fiery pink together, is not for the color shy. "It's inspired by bright tribal tones," says Eiseman. "The colors are bold and forthright." And they were the perfect shades to create an inviting respite in Prudent Baby blogger Jacinda Boneau's courtyard entry. She used variations of the shades to make painted cushions for her folding chairs and to create the space's focal point: a DIY Native American God's Eye above the bench. To make your own,

Thisl gray room punctuated by one wall of deep, dark blue-green creates a sensuous atmosphere in the master bedroom. This sleek scheme takes a cue from Pantone's glamour palette of moody shades of gray and hints of metallic shimmer. We suggest introducing rich red or cobalt blue accents to add a bit of classic drama.  It is dramatic and look at all of the colors that are very subtle in use.

This should give you further food for thought.  As the year progresses we will be looking for the introduction of more Neutral and Natural Colors.

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