Color in Design
September 9, 2008
“Colour trends develop, and are largely due to fashion trends and historical and social reasons. Recently, the trend has been to use neutrals and accent with colour,” says Harley Anstee, managing director of long-established Australian design firm Nexus Designs. But as we all travel the world and move around the globe more easily, changes in the use of color in our personal spaces are eminent. People are traveling to other countries that use color inherently within their homes and places of business and bringing back with them some of those influences and using them as inspiration within their own homes. When chosing color there are no right or wrong combinations; it all just comes down to individual tastes and about expressing yourself within your own home. When working with clients to create the interior palette of the home, I talk with them about collections, travel experiences and current positions in life. I have found that once the “interview” process of color is complete both myself, as the designer, and the client have a much better understanding of the usage and need for color within the interiors of the home. This becomes the basis or “start’ point for the design plan; I have found with having the plan and visuals to help guide both myself and the client the plan becomes easier to execute and complete in a more timely manner.
Sources: TrendsIdeas.com September 2008-Australia