Drum roll...the color in an airy and optimistic blue.
The color is pure and clean. Airy, light blues are great for reducing stress. You often find this color at spas and retreats because they are known to be refreshing and calming. I just painted a basement a shade of blue and my client says it makes her feel week in the knees. She wanted something that was calming and soothing so my mission was accomplished! Once I get the room complete, I will post a picture.
This photo above is from Country Living via sensationalcolor.com. We are seeing blue used more and more in kitchens. Typically it has been a color that has not been recommended but all rules are meant to be broken. I love this blue paired with the white and silver.
Here is another photo via sensationalcolor.com. This room is designed by Candice Olson. If you don't want to commit your walls to the blue color you can still get the same feeling by incorporating it into your furniture and accessories as seen here. I love the blue and green color combo. I assume these colors were inspired by nature, specifically the sky and grass.So, I second the motion for airy and optimistic blue as the color of the year. I am all for a color that is re-energizing and symbolizes a fresh start. Here's to the new Blue and all it stands for in 2010 and beyond.
How do they pick it? According to the site...
"Colour Futures™ is the result of ongoing worldwide colour trend research, forecasting and development. Colour Futures™ provides the reader with international style and design trends for interior and exterior, translated into colour trend palettes."
To download your copy of ICI’s 2010 color forecast go to colourfutures.com
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