Painting Ahead Of The Curve (NAPSA)—If you’re ready to refresh the rooms in your home, let new trend colors inspire you to paint aheadof the curve. Paint palettes are inspired by many sources—from social trends to fashion runways. Here are four of the trendiest color palettes from Erika Woelfel, Director of Color at BehrPaints: Santa Fe Today: A far cry from the dusty pastels and kitschy cowboy accessories of the late ’80s, the new Southwest style feels equally at home in country homes or urbansettings. Furnishings are streamlined and minimal while accent details are authen- The Santa Fe Today palette features warm tones in rusty red, ochre yellow, terra-cotta and sarsaparilla brown. tic, handmade and natural. Ele- Safari Escape: This global style takes its inspiration from luxurious tent travel. It features Paint colors are Prairie Poppy, als, sophisticated surfaces and exotic details. The Safari Escape palette reflects the dried earthen shades of the African grasslands. Khaki, soft taupe, camo green and warm off-white accompany a dark chocolate brown on the trim and ceiling rafters. The neutrality of this palette pairs beautifully with ments such as Native American pottery and handwoventextiles, authentic leathers, cast iron fixtures, succulent gardens and reclaimed woods add a comfortable look and feel to the home. The palette is complex yet welcoming with warm tones of red, yellow, terra-cotta and brown. Stagecoach, Canyon Sunset, Darlin Clementine and Lone Star. Retro Recall: In this vibrant design trend, today’s games of high-def, high-touch and high-tech excitement blend affectionately with the nostalgic tech from decades ago. This style is clean and urban, with touches of lighthearted, techno-geek nostalgia. Warm remembrances—collections of quirky subculture characters, offbeat toys and gizmos—mix with contemporary icons and gadgets to form the basis of this style. Dcor itemsreflect favorite characters or series from a video game, cartoon, comic or movie. The Retro Recall palette is action-oriented, using vivid shades of red, green and blue with a softer yellow and a midtone grayto provide balance. Paint colors are LOL Yellow, Red Wire, Reboot, Level Up and Game Over. relaxed neutrals, natural materi- Retro Recall is clean and urban, with touches of lighthearted, techno-geek nostalgia. nals or modern interpretations of the traditional styles. A delicate aquais the featured color, accompanied by minty fresh green and elegant violet. These cool tones are warmed with lively peach and a blushing pink mauveto give rooms a sense of happiness and fun. Paint colors are Queen’s Tart, Violet Water, Minty Frosting, Sugar Pool and First Peach. Using a smartphone, consumers can scan a QR code on the back panel of the Color Trends brochure, The Safari Escape palette reflects the dried earthen shades of the The colors of the Tea Party African grasslands. cheerful. brighter pops of copper metallic. available at The Home Depot, to see a video of Erika Woelfel describ- The overall look is exotic, soulful and theatrical. Paint colors are Compass, Jackal, Tribal Drum, Livingstone and Serengeti Dust. Tea Party: This is a delightful spin on the traditional Edwardian kitchensof a century ago. With an air of flirtatious charm, the furnishings are either classic origi- palette feel optimistic and ing each trend. For more informa- tion, visit www.behr.com. You may also “like” the paint company on www.facebook.com/behrpaint, follow it on www.twitter.com/behr paint and visit Behr’s new blog penned by Erika at www.colorfully behr.com.
