Colour Trends Forecasts

By looking ahead at future interior trends, we have a credible knowledge of colour within the UK paint market. Our trends are derived from in-depth specialist research utilising references from international trend services, trade fairs, books and magazines. This combined with our experience in analysing the evolution of trends provides exciting colour inspiration for any home or commercial environment.

With a holistic approach we are inspired by exciting designs and innovations in architecture, automotive, fashion, furniture and textiles. By considering social, political and economic factors we can understand why colour and design is changing and how this may impact on our decorating and lifestyle behaviours. Finding the common messages from all of these sources creates the strongest themes for each season.

Shown as four trends stories in a cross section of styles, our colour trends forecasts provide inspiration for everyone!

See below to see the latest colour trends forecasts...

Spring/Summer 2011

After a time of reflection, introducing some soul back into the home is approached with honesty and integrity. With an eclectic yet ephemeral look, all things lost and found, reclaimed and prettified belongs here. A carefree approach to decoration means homes can be enjoyably tinkered with and added to daily.

Nature reveals its darker side in this weird and wonderful trend, inspired by all things lurking deep under the ocean or down in the woods. To reflect the mood, interior spaces use an interesting play on scale and are filled with a mix of peculiar objects.

Our vision of the future has a delicate feeling with touch sensitive technologies, memory materials and intelligent products integrating into our lives. These innovations entertain us and improve our levels of communication and comfort, in the home and on the go.

Life can be oh so serious, so introducing some humour into our interiors brightens up our day. Childhood references of retro toys are universally recognisable, with joyful memories attached. This influence can be utilised best in zones for family recreation, painted in blocks of bright colour.

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		After a time of reflection, introducing some soul back into the home is approached with honesty and integrity. With an eclectic yet ephemeral look, all things lost and found, reclaimed and prettified belongs here. A carefree approach to decoration means homes can be enjoyably tinkered with and added to daily.
		Nature reveals its darker side in this weird and wonderful trend, inspired by all things lurking deep under the ocean or down in the woods. To reflect the mood, interior spaces use an interesting play on scale and are filled with a mix of peculiar objects.
		Our vision of the future has a delicate feeling with touch sensitive technologies, memory materials and intelligent products integrating into our lives. These innovations entertain us and improve our levels of communication and comfort, in the home and on the go.
		Life can be oh so serious, so introducing some humour into our interiors brightens up our day. Childhood references of retro toys are universally recognisable, with joyful memories attached. This influence can be utilised best in zones for family recreation, painted in blocks of bright colour.