As I work as a decorator at my local Benjamin Moore store, I am always surrounded by colour and new inspiration. Is it any wonder I am always painting! Every year Benjamin Moore brings out new colour pallettes, using existing colours, but in a different way. It helps give us ideas and maybe encourage us to try something outside of our comfort zone. Seeing colours used in new combinations and maybe in places we don't normally use them,like the ceiling or the trim. For 2012 we are showing four groups of colour trends to start you off and get the decorating ball rolling....
Colour of the Year- Wythe Blue HC-143 ( I used it this year-ahead of the trend, I guess!) Storm Cloud 2140-40 Battenburg AF-70 Fresh Olive 2149-30 Sharkskin 2139-30
Eclectic Elegance- Subtle glamour Farm Fresh AF-360 Nimbus Gray 2131-50 White Dove OC-17 Gypsy Love 2085-30 Stardust 2108-40
Sense & Sensibilty (no not the book!)- Classic but still current Montpelier AF-555 Pashmina AF-100 Dunmore Cream HC-29 Masada AF-220 Ballet White OC-9
What will your colour for 2012 be? Maybe choose one of these or come up with your own combination. Be bold,be daring,colour can make you feel many things- relaxed,calm,energetic and so much more.