Dunn-Edwards Releases 2016 Color Forecast

June 17, 2015  by in Designer Weekly   

Inspired by literature, art, film, history and fashion, the 2016: Home report outlines five paint palettes  the home.

The trends fall into a number of personas—the romantic, gypsy, adventurer, nostalgic and visionary. 

The five palettes are as follows:

To the Manor Born

Inspired by Romanticism and medieval design, this trend takes cues from floral designs, historic architecture and opulent jewelry and fashion. The palette blends hushed neutrals like fleshy pinks, mauve and shades of grey for a palette that is strangely surreal, fantastical and macabre. Ideal for the romantic and introspective.

Midnight at Bar Do Copa

Inspired by the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Indian spice markets and Frida Kahlo, this color palette offers a mix of deep indigo and navy blues playing with vivid candy colors like fuchsia and coral to create an electric palette observed in bustling cultures abroad. Ideal for the adventurer, nomad or glamorous globetrotter.

An Island to Myself

This trend explores the relationship between the digital world and spiritual retreats. The palette was inspired by Asian monks and technological innovations and includes crisp blues, soft gray, violet, taupe and cloud whites to enhance a quiet space for meditation. This trend focuses on simplicity and purity. Ideal for visionaries and innovators.

Back at the Ranch

Inspired by the wild and authentic early Western ranches, these colors evoke a weathered, sun-drenched atmosphere of a saloon, safari lodge or farmhouse. The palette includes earthy naturals like cinnamon with bright accents like marigold and tomato red. This is for the home that displays low-key decor with honest materials like wood, leather or Mexican-inspired embroidery. Ideal for the gypsy spirit.

Summer Camp

This trend embodies the home away from home, like summer family vacations by the lake, camping trips and festivals. This is a playful palette reminiscent of family outings and home decor of the ‘50s and ‘60s. It includes sunny colors, sorbet hues and vintage blues. Ideal for the happy nostalgic.