Issue link: https://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/i/52376
shade ever" Wall: Grape Hyacinth 31-24 Color What's Next? Will we be basking in purple? Is gray the new blue? We asked color experts from leading paint companies to tell us what they see as the hot color for the new year. Interviews by CHRISTINE PITTEL "I think everyone is looking for a little change, but nothing drastic. Aqua Chiffon is playful and happy, not too dark and not too light. I'd use it as an accent to bring some freshness to a bathroom or a bedroom. And since blue is relaxing, it would bring peace of mind, which everyone is yearning for right now." TINA McHENRY OLYMPIC PAINTS AQUA CHIFFON A58-3 "People want more color, and they're not afraid of it like they used to be. We think teal blue is going to be important. It's already on the fashion runways. This is highly saturated, more blue than green, with undertones that make it feel sultry and mysteri- ous. I could see it in a dining room or a bed- room, paired with red, amber, or earthy brown." JACKIE JORDAN SHERWIN-WILLIAMS OCEANSIDE SW 6496 RALPH LAUREN PAINT ORGANZA ML17 "We're introducing a new gray, which goes along with the Belgian look of natural wood and natural linen. In the past, people thought gray was a drab, boring color, but now it feels modern. This is on the warm side, and it works well with other neutrals or brighter colors like yellow or blue. It helps balance things out." DONNA SCHROEDER DUTCH BOY CATHEDRAL GRAY DT136 "The hottest color we're seeing for spring 2010 is a high-energy yellow. It's bright and positive— a concentration of happi- ness that gets you away from the seriousness of the world. It would work really well in a kitchen, or in a sunroom with a lot of white. But not a master bedroom—you'd never be able to go to sleep!" DEE SCHLOTTER PITTSBURGH PAINTS FORSYTHIA BLOSSOM 212-4 "We need to feel grounded, and a color like this suits the nesting instinct. It's both warm and cool, the perfect balance of gray and blue and green. You could push it toward blue by adding orange or yellow, or bring out the green by accenting it with red. White would shift it to gray. It's mal leable, which makes it a good investment for the long term." CATHERINE POOLE THE FRESHAIRE CHOICE ORGANIC GARDEN FA064 24 H OU S EB E A U T I F U L . C O M "I think this is the year purple will really get picked up. People want a sense of their own personal space, and this is something different— a grayed purple, like a field of lavender on a foggy morning. It's soft, not scary. I see it in a bedroom, or as a secondary color in a living room with warm beige and camel." PEGGY VAN ALLEN PRATT & LAMBERT GRAPE HYACINTH 31-24 pratt in the media It's no secret that many top designers prefer Pratt & Lambert for its premium quality and palette of over 1,000 rich, beautiful colors. And they're not at all shy about showing their love for our products in some of the most popular design and style publications. HouseBeautiful.com Our very own Peggy Van Allen recently contributed to an article on HouseBeautiful.com that was titled "Color: What's Next?" where she mentioned Pratt & Lambert's Grape Hyacinth as a hot, new trend. "People want a sense of their own personal space," she wrote, "and this is something different — a grayed purple, like a field of lavender on a foggy morning." palette market place InStyle, June 2010 The June 2010 issue of InStyle magazine gave a shout-out to one of our colors — Smokestain Rose. WHERE: On the inside face of the door to your teenager's bedroom. HOW: Paint vertical stripes, alternating Cherry Tomato and a light parchment color. Keep the walls of the room solid parchment. WHY: A fun twist without going crazy in the entire room. GOES WITH: Anything! PITFALLS: If the door has inset panels, apply stripes on the panels only to avoid a messy look. Red Means Go 2 WHEN IT COMES TO SPORTS CARS, LIPSTICK, AND DECORATING, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THE COLOR OF LOVE— IF YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT HUE. HERE'S HOW TO TURN UP THE HEAT IN STYLE. 1 1 Make every day a bit brighter with the "365+ BRASA" floor lamp, $110, from IKEA. (Call 800/434- 4532 for locations.) 2 Ankasa's linen armchair with corded embroidery is $2,490. (Find it at Early to Bed, 800/333-5376.) 3 Sweet tooth? Try "Lollipop" nail polish, $8, from Essie (essieshop.com). 4 "Mirador" linen shimmers with golden embroidered designs. 3 5 Give your sofa a wildly exotic flair with "Rajah" fabric. 4 6 Discover nature's sweeter side in "Savoy." All fabrics by Cowtan & Tout (212/ 647-6900), trade. Traditional Home, March 2010 The Marketplace section in the March issue of Traditional Home showed both the hot and cool sides of Pratt & Lambert® paints. While suggesting the bold Red Banner to spice up a space, it recommended the lake-like Lucerne to cool things down in any room. ColorQ&A WHERE: In the bedroom. Red is the hue of desire, after all. HOW: Try it on accessories—paint, lamps, headboard, or candlesticks —for a glimmer of excitement. WHY: An adaptable color—it appears pink, red, or orange, depending on its neighbors. GOES WITH: Gorgeous with grays! Also, light sky blues and pinks. PITFALLS: Painting the entire room may be too much of a good thing. Sherwin-Williams {Cherry Tomato} www.sherwin-williams.com 36 MARCH 2010 traditionalhome.com Pratt & Lambert {Red Banner} www.prattandlambert.com 5 WITH COLOR EXPERT VICTORIA STUART BURKE WHERE: Use as an accent. HOW: A pop of this color can create incredible visual depth. Place the color deep inside the room to draw a visitor's eye back to that bright spot of contrast. WHY: Like a great nail polish, it provides a daring bit of allure. GOES WITH: Anything, sparingly. PITFALLS: If you want to use this red for your walls—why not? Keep it confined to a small room. WHERE: Don't be afraid to be bold in a dining or living room. HOW: Use high-gloss finish for a luxe look in the dining room. WHY: The rich, gorgeous color of paprika carries the space. GOES WITH: Deep chocolate brown, deep golden parchment, wheat. PITFALLS: Sheen and texture affect the appearance of all colors, more so in darker hues. Use this in semi to high gloss only. ➤ 6 Valspar {Bright Red } www.valspar.com Benjamin Moore {Caliente} www.benjaminmoore.com P&L Color Expressions 29 PHOTOGRAPHS: PETER KRUMHARDT