2010 Color Trends - Turquoise is the Color of the Year

Forget beige walls or traditional pink bridesmaid gowns. The hot color for 2010 is Turquoise. Pantone, the global authority on color, revealed Turquoise (Pantone 15-5519) as their color of the year for 2010. Pantone is used by graphic artists and printing professionals to create colors that are consistent across a variety of platforms and mediums.

Turquoise invokes the sense of tropical waters and the calming sense of relaxing on the beach and listening to the waves as they crash upon the shore. As the perfect escape from the daily troubles, turquoise calms and soothes the spirit. Turquoise, popular in jewelry, has been a valued gemstone for years. The 2010 color of the year can add brilliance and excitement to the home and weddings.

Turquoise for the Home - Hot Color for 2010

There are a number of ways to incorporate turquoise into home décor. For a subtle pop of color, home owners can add accent pieces like pillows, vases, picture frames or area rugs. For a dramatic effect, home owners can add a touch of excitement to a living room by painting one wall in turquoise or a chair painted in the vibrant color.

Instantly transform a dining room by adding a bright turquoise table runner, turquoise colored decorative bowl or plates.

Give a bathroom a spa-like feel by incorporating turquoise on the walls, bath towels, shower curtains or bathroom accessories. Give a bedroom the feel of a tropical seaside escape by incorporating bedding in turquoise, accent pillows or bedside lamps. Even small accents like picture frames, lamps or valances can add a vibrant touch to any room.

Over 3,000 Pantone colors are available in paints for the home to allow homeowners the opportunity to transform their homes with the exact color they desire.

Turquoise - Hot Wedding Color for 2010

The hot color for 2010 is also ideal for weddings. Brides wanting to create a colorful, yet stylish, wedding can utilize turquoise for their bridesmaid gowns. A variety of manufacturers offer over 200 Pantone colors of gowns including the 2010 color of the year.

Whether brides-to-be decide to combine sophisticated silver gowns with turquoise accents or create a reception with a paradise feel by utilizing turquoise decorations and party favors, the 2010 color of the year is ideal for making a wedding elegant and memorable.

The blue-green color of turquoise can transform the spaces into a home into a calming, relaxing space or give a wedding a paradise-like feel.

Sources: Pantone Color of the Year 2010 -

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