Color Trends from Paris
Maison&Objet Paris is an international trade fair like no other. In September, the Maison&Objet Color Power exhibition introduced the latest furnishings, accessories, textiles, and tableware. Maison&Objet Paris often serves as a harbinger of styles, colors, and textures guaranteed to find their way into living space design. In particular, K&B sees color as an exciting way to transform kitchens.
“Color Power calls for shock therapy to counter the ambient doom. A rich, thoughtful palette energizes and sets the tone for interiors, just as it provokes our senses and emotions. ”
Green, purples, orange, beige, mauve, and ocher were featured in new wallpapers. Wallpaper is making a significant comeback among interior designers and is likely to find a home in future kitchens for homeowners. So it does not surprise us that green was another trending color in Paris as it has increased in popularity in kitchen design. Green cabinetry and tones in a new kitchen bring a feeling of nature and the outdoors into the home. Green also is easy to match with other finishes and fixtures, providing the flexibility that most homeowners treasure.
Color blocking was another inspiring trend. Color blocking pairs two or three different colors together to make a bold statement. Color blocking is easy to incorporate into a kitchen by contrasting cabinet colors and finishes with countertops and wall finishes. Many homeowners are attracted to color blocking pallets because they can make a kitchen appear taller if a lighter shade is used on cabinets. Pops of contrasting colors also can create focal points when used on an island. Contrasting colors also serve to soften and warm white kitchen cabinets.
The use of bolder tones also found a welcoming place in Paris, reflecting a need to brighten spaces. Yellow can bring in lots of light without overpowering a space. Bright orange, brick, and burgundy also found their way into furniture, textiles, and color schemes.
Light pink tones, beiges, and blue also were popular colors. We have seen an increased demand to use contrasting colors by homeowners to help make unique and personal design statements and to bring a sense of excitement and energy to a new kitchen or bath.
What trending colors would work best in the kitchen of your dreams? Call us at 440-543-8050 or visit our showroom at 8454 Washington Street in Chagrin Falls. Let’s discuss the color pallet that best suits your new dream kitchen.