Trends 2012

Today, everyone is a forecaster. With information and images at our fingertips, it appears anyone can make a case that a personal preference could be “trend” or will soon be.

 So after scouring the internet we offer these observations for our West Michigan customer base on what could be trends for 2012

 1. Lipstick colors continue to be important accent colors; in 2011 it was versions of Pink, http://tinyurl.com/87shtoj  in 2012 it will be versions of Orange. Pantone color of the year is Tangerine Tango.  http://tinyurl.com/77z5n5f

2. Neutral colors from nature are the more acceptable neutrals; oatmeal, dirt, sand, even wind and sun. Insincere white, taupe and gray have a lot to prove right now.

3. Cultural trends in colors and choices center on stability and preservation. Benjamin Moore Paints has an extensive theory that supports this notion.

4. Cultural trends in graphics and logos are promoting gray or multiple colors which both suggest inclusion. Companies need every  buyer profile and supporter. We don’t want to leave out anyone who might relate to a brand or purchase  a product

 5. Architecture and planning continue to be influenced by technology, globalization and our response to it.

 6. Interior design trends include:

•          Aging in Place (impacting residential and work design)
•          Store within Stores (influencing retail design)
•          Work as Life (commercial and workplace design)
•          3^rd Place (the sacredness of away places)

 Please do your own research, but here are a few sites of interest that talk about trends.

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Architecture-Technology Four experts predict 2012’s innovation and design trends

 http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/design-architecture/four-experts-predict-2012s-innovation-and-design-trends/2944

 Interior Design Trends 2012 | Latest Interior Design Trends

http://www.squidoo.com/interior-design-trends-2012

Trends Home Décor- Home Decor Trends That Will Lead 2012 By Storm: Part 1

http://www.colourlovers.com/home/blog/2012/01/06/home-decor-trends-that-will-lead-2012-by-storm-part-1

 Graphics &Culture-The Logo Trends of 2011, What Will 2012 Bring Us?

 http://pixelclouds.com/2011/12/31/the-logo-trends-of-2011-what-will-2012-bring-us/

 Trends Graphics and Web – 2012 Web Design Trends That Will Keep You on Your Toes

http://www.socialh.com/2012-web-design-trends/

 ColorMix™ 2012

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/paint_colors/explore/paint_color_trends/

 Color Home Decorating-Color Trends for 2012: Balance to Preservation

 http://yourhomeonlybetter.com/color-trends-for-2012-balance-to-preservation/

 Color- Print PANTONE Spring / Summer 2012 Color Trends

http://redoitdesign.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/new-pantone-spring-summer-2012-color-trends/

 Color-Lifestyle Color trends for 2012

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/home/chi-2012-color-trends-decor-20111110,0,481569.story

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