Seems that one of the things that every one of my interior design and remodeling clients ask me about is “what designer colors are ‘in’ right now?”
I must admit that I do have my favorite “go to” colors, but there are so many factors involved in color decisions: the lighting of a space, the colors already in the room that can’t be changed, the homeowner’s favorite colors (often the colors found in their wardrobes), and many other factors influence which colors work and which ones don’t.
Sherwin-Williams regularly publishes a list of their most popular colors, which is an interesting way of learning what colors other people are using. The most popular SW colors of 2009 were:
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| Dover White | Kilim Beige | Antique White | Navajo White | Softer Tan |
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| Alabaster | Pure White | Latte | Nomadic Desert | Divine White |
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| Macadamia | Interactive Cream | Moderate White | Believable Buff | Biscuit |
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| Creamy | Ivoire | Blonde | Sand Dollar | Snowbound |
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| Accessible Beige | Whole Wheat | Bagel | Camelback | Basket Beige |
Lots of beige and cream – all good colors. And, of course, we are now enjoying a resurgence of all things gray – it’s the “new black,” so to speak.
"A 'Primer' on Colors" by Julie Risman
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