IN THE MIX PAINTING WITH NEW COLOR COMBINATIONS BRINGS CREATIVITY TO ANY ROOM.Byline: Sherry Joe Crosby Staff Writer Bold colors in blues, bright yellows, greens and pinks will dominate living spaces this year, say paint industry experts, with striking color combinations seen throughout the house and glossy whites dressing up in- home retreats. ``The colors are not going to be muddied and soft; they're going to be quite dramatic,'' says Debbie Zimmer, decorative painting consultant for the Rohm and Haas Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE: ROH), a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based company, manufactures miscellaneous materials. A Fortune 500 Company, Rohm and Haas employs more than 17,000 people in 27 countries. The annual sales revenue of Rohm and Haas stands at about USD 8.2 billion. Paint Quality Institute. ``You're going to see bedrooms that are going to be bright and snappy. Many homeowners will want to do one wall within their living space (in a strong color) and perhaps do the other three walls in a neutral or white shade or in a very pale, pale color.'' Consumers will also see a ``blueing'' of the color palette Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. , characterized by frosting frosting the slight graying of the haircoat around the face, particularly muzzle, in dogs with aging and as a regular feature of some breeds such as the Belgian shepherd dog. , washing, cleaning and diluting hues, says Doty Horn, director of design and color for Benjamin Moore This article is about the American bishop. For the British biochemist, see Benjamin Moore (biochemist). Benjamin Moore (1748 – 1816) was the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Paints. ``In the '90s, we had a yellowing of the palette. Now you're getting a little bit bluer and cooler. It will freshen up Verb 1. freshen up - make brighter and prettier; "we refurbished the guest wing"; "My wife wants us to renovate" refurbish, renovate gentrify - renovate so as to make it conform to middle-class aspirations; "gentrify a row of old houses"; "gentrify the old and frosten up the color. It will dilute colors as well.'' And while blue-tinted hues are emerging as one of this year's hottest trends, high contrast colors in yellows, greens, pinks and oranges will also brighten up home interiors. Wall murals will be one way to showcase them. ``We're going to see a lot of people experimenting with dressing up the wall surface through the use of wall murals,'' says Zimmer. ``Snappy orange and banana yellow - they have the ability to use these colors in their wall murals.'' Following its resurgence in the fashion industry, pink will enjoy renewed interest, especially in combination with bright green in kitchens, bathrooms and children's rooms. And whites, never out of style, will be used in private retreats or reflection rooms inside the home, Zimmer predicts. ``That will be a space or area within the home where someone can go for a little de-stressing and relaxation. There you'll see some beautiful whites. Think about the popularity of soft down comforters, beautiful white sheets.'' Home interiors will also see strong neutral colors, most notably charcoal and gray. In addition to those colors, earth-inspired neutrals such as terra cotta cot·ta n. pl. cot·tae or cot·tas A short surplice. [Medieval Latin, of Germanic origin.] , sand and white will remain popular in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, households. HOT colors for 2005 RED - The color of strength, power and ambition, reds will range from sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. strawberry to fiery maraschino mar·a·schi·no n. pl. mar·a·schi·nos A cordial made from the fermented juice and crushed pits of the marasca cherry. [Italian, from marasca, marasca, from amarasca and deep maroons, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. experts from the Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box , the nation's largest paint retailer. Perfect for rooms designed for entertaining, such as the living and dining rooms. ``You might do one wall in red and another wall in a light pink,'' says James Starkweather, who oversees installation programs and stores specialists for the Home Depot in North Hollywood. BLUE - This year's blues will be bright. ``Think of the beach life of a Caribbean island,'' says the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute's Debbie Zimmer. GREEN - Inspired by nature, rich greens will be splashed throughout the house with an emphasis on living rooms and dining areas. ``Green has run the gamut,'' Zimmer says. ``We've had the dusty sage kitchen, we've had some lime green. Now we're going to see a real brightening of green again.'' PINKS - ``Pink remains hot in the fashion world, and we'll see a combination of pink and green being used all around the house,'' Zimmer says. ``You'll see bright lime green, coupling that with pink accents perhaps in a teenage room, perhaps in a kid's bathroom. Bright greens and attractive pinks will be a real trend in 2005.'' YELLOWS - A versatile color, yellow is perfect for a home office, kitchen or bathroom. Yellows this year will be ``bright and snappy,'' Zimmer says. ``If they're going to decorate in a beach or Caribbean theme, they're goint to be pulling in yellow; a nice bright yellow.'' PURPLE - This year's purples will adorn walls, mouldings and accent pieces in homes. They will also be used in combination with bright blues, Zimmer predicts. ``It could really be a one-two punch one-two punch n. 1. A combination of two blows delivered in rapid succession in boxing, especially a left lead followed by a right cross. 2. Informal An especially forceful or effective combination or sequence of two things. - the color combination of blue and purple.'' BROWNS - Cozy and sensuous, browns are luxury colors that make you want to wrap yourself in warmth. Think hot chocolate, sable and caramel. Browns are suitable for an infinite number infinite number a number so large as to be uncountable. Represented by 8, frequently obtained by 'dividing' by zero. of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color combinations throughout the house. GRAY/CHARCOAL - As pewter kitchenware and accent pieces gain popularity, gray and charcoal interior paints will take hold throughout the home. ``They'll be acting in the capacity of neutrals, dressing up or toning down a space,'' Zimmer says. Finishes SHEEN: Gloss or semi-gloss paints, traditionally used in kitchens and bathrooms, are migrating to other parts of the house where they are used to accent a room's features. ``In a dining room, you might paint the ceiling in a gloss or semi-gloss. It will give dimension to a chandelier,'' says the Home Depot's James Starkweather. TEXTURE: Using a sponge to apply paint can give you multiple colors and provide dimension to a wall. In the past, nearly all sponge surfaces were done in pastel colors, Starkweather says. This year, sponge painting will employ brighter hues from the same color family. Think light blue on a dark blue background, for instance. WASHES: Similar to sponge or rag painting Rag Painting or Ragging is a form of Faux Painting using paint thinned out with Glaze and old rags to create a lively texture on walls and other surfaces. Ragging is a fast and fun form of Faux Painting utilized by beginners and professional decorators. , washes are used to dilute brighter colors and bring dimension and texture to a wall. This year, gold and pewter washes will be popular for dining areas and living rooms, Starkweather says. CAPTION(S): 2 photos, 2 boxes Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) POUR it on Color trends for 2005 (2 -- color) no caption (different paint colors dripping down) Gus Ruelas/Staff Photographer Box: (1) HOT colors for 2005 (see text) (2) Finishes (see text) |
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