Color Buzz

Colors of the American Landscape

Liberate your home from drab decor this 4th of July by applying an effortless coat of any of these Americana-inspired colors. From sea to shining sea, America provides an array of color inspirations. From the bold blue used by Betsy Ross to accent her home in Philadelphia – the birthplace of the American flag – to the iconic red of the Golden Gate Bridge and every where in between. Happy long weekend!

The Color of Ties

by Michèle Coppin

Deep Sea Diving 5001 – 8C	Roasted Squash 2006 – 3A	Lyndhurst Duchess Blue 5002 – 5C
Classic Red 1009 - 2	Montpelier Red Velvet 1009 – 6	Bamboo Leaves  3009 – 4

Gentlemen, we at Beehive are well aware of how difficult it can be to identify one’s color preferences. However, good references are hanging in your closet - the color of your favorite ties. Indeed, ties are little palettes - a great source of inspiration when searching that perfect color combination. For walls, a neutral color combined with one or two accent colors.

ICFF 2010

by Veronique Habermann

After a very busy week of networking and event-going, Ann and I made it to ICFF. This year the experience felt very much like a walk in the woods. “Nature as inspiration” was everywhere! From Valspar's clever “wall as a canvas” conceptual booth, where an actual wall was being painted again and again to the beat of their new ad campaign, to the almost theme-like “tree” inspiration, or the earth friendly use of material used by a good majority of exhibitors. 

Trendy Spring Palettes

by Michèle Coppin

Cowboy Boots 2010-10	Scarlet Sun 1011-1	Seafarer 5007-10A

This season, two very different color trends have emerged: one elegant, bold, dynamic palette and the other's palette is comprised of complementary colors (colors that sit opposite one another on the color wheel.)

Pantone Spring 2010 Paint Color Inspirations

by Michèle Coppin

  

The Pantone selection for spring is a collection of neutral and bold hues that balance each other out beautifully. While classic neutrals are elegant and reassuring, zesty splashes of brighter hues will  lend a sense of excitement and exoticism to any palette.

Kandinsky’s April

by Michèle Coppin

Island Orance 2010-2	Gold Abundance 3003-1A	Parakeet Green 6010-10	Lavish Green 6002-10A

Russian painter and color theorist Wassily Kandinsky associated many of his paintings with seasons and often included months in his titles.

"Alice in Wonderland" Color Inspirations

Exotic Sea 5004-10B	Pink Burst 1003-1A	Plum Burst 4002-10B
Coffee Whip 2008-3A	Fabulous Red 1011-2	Parakeet Green 6010-10

Almost a month after its release, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is still catching our attention.  The story and graphics alone deserve mention, but more importantly, the colors were genius.  From the Red Queen to the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar to the Cheshire Cat, these bold colors jump off the screen and into our imaginations.  Oh! The fun we could have with these vivid hues.  Check out ShelterPop’s Wonderland-inspired décor if you are looking for pieces to complete the room.

Pastels Are Not Just For Bedrooms

by Veronique Habermann

Baby Blush 1008-2C	Green Mist 6005-9A	Serenity 4005-7B	Gilded Endive 7003-22

Since Easter is around the corner and pastel colors are everywhere this time of the year, I would like to share my love of these colors. When people think pastels they think nurseries or children’s rooms, but I think pastel colors are well suited for any area of the home. And no, they are not only for the incurable “romantics”, they also can have a very modern appeal or even a rustic feel! Here are some rooms which I hope will inspire you with their soothing appeal.

Classic Camel Never Loses Appeal

by Veronique Habermann

Glowing Dune 3006-9C	Warm Buff 3002-10A	City Chartreuse 6008-6C	Caraway Seed 3005-9C	Antelope Hide 3005-7B

I know spring is barely here, but I can’t wait to talk about next fall! After New York Fashion Week and the European shows, which recently ended, I cannot contain my joy over the return of one of my favorite colors: Camel. The color was everywhere in the fashion shows, with designers such as Chloe showcasing a variety of camel-themed hues in their designs. If you would like to see more fashion inspiration, Fashionista’s Lauren Sherman wrote a detailed piece on the style trend.

Whether you choose a greener or warmer version, camel is a great color to use as an inspiration for deciding on a color palette for your room.  I particularly love a combo with cream and grays for a soft classic look, or with darker browns and khakis for a comfortable modern look.

Miami Art Deco Color and Architecture

by Megan Leblond

Art Deco Pink 1007-4C	La Fonda Fiesta Blue 5003-10A	Sonny Jonquil 3010-1	La Fonda Plaza Green 5007-6B

Here at Color Buzz we love to inform you about color specific topics, so you can surely understand my need to inform you about Miami Beach, a colorful tropic. Not only does Miami Beach have fabulous weather, its unique architecture melds to form a fantastic destination spot filled with history and contemporary fun. It is impossible to ignore the colorful buildings and their effect on the eye and heart.