The state of the economy has always had an effect on the industry of home fashions and interior design trends and Color trends, as well. We all have experienced the effect of the slow economy and how it has impacted people’s emotion and the sense of uncertainty it had brought to people,s lives.

Therefore the need for happiness, optimism, and hope, resulted in richer, brighter, bolder colors. The background might be still settle and neutral, but one can see some pop, or accents of bright colors as a reminder of happier future ahead. Bright colors are happy, bring energy and enthusiasm.

The eagerness to have joy, the want to live again, and the need to boldly thrive, all has impacted the color industry and the return of bold strong colors will gain momentum this year.

In addition to bolder colors, intensity is what we are observing in the new color trends. Nothing creates intensity like high contrast. This can be done by using neutrals to balance out the strong color. Other ways to create contrast are to couple warm and cool colors, or shadow and light. These options can help create the perfect environment and stay hip with the color trends.

Color combinations are particularly important when it comes to interior design. Creating a look for a room is not just about one color, but about the careful selection of a few colors that go well together, as well as the emotions they create when they are paired or combined.

Here are some palettes that were created by Pittsburgh paint.

Local Revival:

This trend is about unplugging from a complicated life and living more simply, in harmony with one’s community. It’s about reconnecting with the rhythm of the seasons, homegrown foods and the materials of the region. Craftsmanship is valued. Materials are strong and classic: leather, wood, aged metal. Design forms are simple and familiar: antique-industrial and retro-mechanical. Folkloric patterns tell the stories of generations. The palette is a mix of red berries, stone gray and solid brown refreshed by a creamy white. PPG colors in this palette are Rum Punch (231-7), Burnt Red (133-7), Pralines and Cream (117-3), Earl Grey (522-5) and Poppy Pods (526-6).

Beauty Queen:

This palette speaks to the unapologetically confident woman. It’s the return of glam with  disco sophistication. Beauty Queen strikes a feminine note but doesn’t exclude her suave, charming man. It’s high-intensity color that can turn light and airy on a dime. Lush and mysterious, soft and fresh, girly but not; the built-in contrasts sensation-seekers want. Ultra-slick surfaces like Lucite and mirrors capture the best spirit of the 70s. Sharp fuchsia pink and juicy purple are softened with cosmetic pink and freshened with this year’s brighter teal and white. PPG colors in this palette are Grape Juice (240-7), Tutti Frutti (138-7), Whirlpool (202-3), Candlelight Beige (216-1) and Brandy Alexander (535-3).

Quiet Tech

It’s impossible to unplug without a place to escape to, so minimalism is the foundation of this trend.  Rooms have visual interest without complication. Details and embellishments are kept to a minimum. Pale and mid-tone wood tones don’t overpower the space. Shapes are rounded and tactile to keep rooms from feeling barren or cold. In the palette, ink blues play with earthy and calming neutrals.PPG colors in this palette are Gray Stone (517-4), Blue Tang (449-7), Chinese Porcelain (449-6), Earthy Ocher (315-5) and Spice Delight (215-2).

Deco Candy

Bringing together vibrant colors and fun design, Deco Candy transforms a home into an intensely joyful playground. A vivid harmony of citrus accented by this year’s bright blue, clean green and tangerine, the color scheme is irresistibly optimistic. Stripes and color-blocking bring a sense of organization to what could otherwise be too boisterous a spectrum of hues.

Colors awaken the senses. PPG colors in this palette are Mother of Pearl (513-1), Persian Blue (153-5), Hearty Hosta (208-5), Tangerine Dream (123-7) and Citrus Spice (110-7).

Do you like to learn more about your colors preferences and personality? Visit www.voiceofcolor.com  and select the color sense game. Enjoy!

Call us if you have any questions or needs for color consultations. (630)420-0800.

As for colors and patterns, I chose the Persona shades to share with you, to show how versatile these shades are.

If so, you need to enhance the height and start your draperies at the very top of the window. By doing so you are letting the eye to follow the height, and that will add elegance ant glory to your room. Call 630-420-0800 for all your window covering needs.

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I will have to ask, are your draperies,traditional, contemporary, transitional, whimsical, or it has a definite theme?

Also I might ask, is there a space limitation? on each side of the window, or above. That can be a factor in selecting one hardware over the other.

For fun let’s go to the link below, the Helser Brothers web, and click on build your own finial!

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I love to listen to the moms describing their daughters personalities, with smiles on their faces, and the fun that is waiting for them during the entire  design process! The anticipation for something beautiful is about to arrive!

I have used in the past, lace, for more traditional looks, sheers and silks for transitional design, bows, ruffles, and trims for embellishments. We have achieved, so many design trends that appealed to the clients. Now I am working for a Naperville client to do a modern whimsical look! I can not wait to see the project complete, in order to share it with you.

View the slide show below and do not hesitate to call us for all your window covering needs (630)420-0800.

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Take an example the tie backs, a simple drapery panel can be turned into a magnificent one by adding a special, tassel tie back or a decorative embellished one.

Tie backs could be made from natural materials, such as raffia, dried flowers, tree barks, ceramic beads, and materials of similar nature for that special look that one might desire.

Pleated fabrics, ruffled fabrics, trims, fringes, pleats, buttons, grommets, bows, and ribbons, to name few ideas that can be added to the tie back to make them unique!

Lets look at the slide show below of some designs from my portfolio, to get few ideas!

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The environment that we live in has an impact on how we feel, and strongly affects our well being. Therefore having a well designed space that reflects our style, with the colors patterns, textures that make us make us feel good, safe, happy, and contented, is very important, and that is my job! I often feel that I am the therapist for your home. I help my clients to improve their spaces, whether it is by rearranging the furniture, adding few pillows or decorative accessories, repaint, new window covering, simple make over or a major one, we assist in the project from start to end.

We offer free design consultation, and now free phone consultation to help you begin! Call us (630)420-0800.

Please enjoy the video below from Kravet of Barbara Barry Designs.

Here are some illustrations of window fashion ideas!

For creative window Treatments, call (630) 420-0800.

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