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Style  &  Color  Trends  

Color  Forecast-­High  Point  70  

Very evident at the High Point Furniture Market A refocus on mid-tones

directional statement for 2012

Color  Forecast-­CMG  /  Wood  Grains  71  

Wood Grains Nature Infusion CMG agrees that their will be a movement away from the very dark to light/medium colors Green influenced Moving away from Red Oak Gray continues to be important

Color  Forecast-­CMG  /  Wood  Grains  72  

Wood Grains with Textural Effect Wirebrushing, sand blasting, saw cut/scraping, edge rasped 3D effects building more interest & sophistication

Wood Grains-Natural Texture

Weathered, reclaimed Sustainable design Leaving wood in its natural state the imperfections become desired & appreciated

CMG  Forecast    COLOR  &  SHEEN  73  

Brown centered palette Greenish /gray influence, moving away from Red Natural, raw color-Back to the basics, urban rusticity, authenticity

Wanting to be in the city without giving up the outdoors Bleached, soft patina

Sheen Wax finish matte & satin Decline of gloss

CMG-­Forecast  74  

Looking for distinct, one of a kind looks Value Luxe:

Personalized Environments Affordable Luxury Durability, functionality Value Branding

Mix & Match of material, contrasting gloss & matte, vertical &

Pops of color with neutrals Neutral layering Metallics add complexity

 

CMG  Forecast  75  

Brighter, Optimistic colors Consumers are claiming THEIR colors as they are staying in their homes & making them their own. Home is their most personal space