With all the color forecasters out there, I feel confident that new developments for Merida product will be right on target with the trends for 2010! For the last couple of weeks I’ve been working towards predicting the future…on color and trends, that is! Not only am I double checking that my Peacock colors will still be in vogue for my bridesmaids next Spring, but I’m also working towards color direction for Merida as we develop products throughout next year. I’ve had the privilege of gathering information from the Color Marketing Group, Wools of New Zealand and a newly formed Design Council that I’ve put together consisting of talented artists in similar fields. With all of these great sources, I’ve been able to formulate my own color and trend direction for new 2010 Merida products!
I started off by collecting visual references in fashion and interior design magazines, and grouping them into their color categories.
Below is a sneak peak of the inspirational boards I’m working on:
- Hues of Black and White will make bold statements as we move towards next year.
- Blush tones will have strength in 2010 for interior design color schemes.
- Peacock inspired / jewel toned colors, and Earthy Modern hues consisting of turquoise and green will soon be everywhere!
It’s said that the fashion world sets the trends for interior design, but I’ve found that the window between the two seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Most of my boards have an equal balance of both. I’d love to hear what colors and trends you’re seeing out there, please feel free to post your findings. I plan to share the final boards, with some additional color combos and trends, in the next week or so.
Tags: design trends
It’s amazing how you can really see these trends throughout all the different industries when they are put side by side. I never would have noticed the similarities!
Ur sooo smart Maegan!!!
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Nice job!! I have been seeing peacock designs more and more now a days. Your predication seems to be on target.
Love the thinking behind this — and the implicit tie-ins to Indian natural shades and the vision of wild peacocks wandering through the hot neutrals. Looking ahead to more! Is Merida doing peacock colors soon?
I was in Manhattan the other day and noticed that fashion is beginning to shift in terms of color just as you talk about. The color palettes are bolder and I saw much more jewel tones in clothing as well as in ads and billboards!
Beautiful inspiration! I love mixing color in the home. I’m going to go look at more rugs.
Interesting how fashion in the clothing industry influences home design.