Just like fashionable clothing, popular paint colors also vary depending on the year and current trends. The colors for a certain year can be used in various rooms in the home, for the color of fabrics for clothes, for cars. Some even follow the “color of the year” for simple things such as their bags, notebooks, and accessories. Here are the popular paint colors for 2011. You will notice that most of these colors are very subdued and laid back, which can be a good thing as they will likely have a longer shelf life than some of the bold and brash colors of years past.
Basic colors- Basic colors such as tan, warm white, soft green and coral green are very popular this year. These colors work well in a bedroom or living room and help give the room an earthy feel. Since these basic colors are also considered neutral colors you can easily mix and match them with various furniture and other household items.
• Shimmering and shining colors- You will notice that many of the fashionable clothes this year will be the ones that are all sparkly and shimmering. But aside from the latest trend in clothing you can also use these effects on your home or office walls. It will make the ambience brighter and give things a totally different look for the new year. Look for a metallic wall paint with just a light hint of silver or gold.
• Well worn and antique hues- Just like a well worn pair of pants, colors that look old and antique are quite popular in 2011. Some colors in this style to consider include colonial yellow, pearl green or pure gray with an antique finish.
Pastel colors- Whether you are using them as the main interior colors of the house, or simply for making a fashion statement, pastel colors are one of the easiest colors because they can be partnered with almost other color. These colors are no longer reserved for a baby’s room as they can add a relaxing touch to a home office or master bedroom as well. Some popular pastel wall paints include sweet pastel (a very light pink) and dusty violet colors.
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