To round out the discussion of colors for 2009, we must include the neutral category.  Neutrals are seldom pure in color and often are influenced by some or all of the other colors.  They are usually softer colors with a longer shelf life.   We are seeing colored neutrals coming into play – neutrals with more saturation [...]

Because of where we live and which university is in Lawrence, we often don’t have much interest in purple.  But that doesn’t mean we should ignore this traditional color in our decorating.  Nationwide, there is not much change in this color from year to year in consumer interest.    Most of the movement in this [...]

  Greens continue to grow in popularity with consumers.  Yellow based greens will persist for many years, but we will also see a move into a more organic green.  This will have a slight undertone of yellow but additionally will be more grayed. I think it will be a very livable color,   But we [...]