Home Color Trend Forecast for 2011

The colors in your home tell us who you are. Are you expressive? Airy? Exotic? Refined? Here is a color trend forecast for 2011, meant to be used as a guide in choosing color according to your personality. You have a lot of choices, from teals to wine to butter yellow. Which color best suits your taste?

Don't worry--you can choose more than one.

2011 Colors: Vibrant, Expressive Personality Types

Teal and pink are vibrant colors for those of you with expressive personality types. Imagine a color similar to Sherwin Williams' Synergy as an accent in your sun room or porch, perhaps as cushions on white, wicker furniture. Or try Exuberant Pink in an elegant dining room setting. The trick to using vibrant colors without becoming overwhelmed is to mix them with neutral colors, like white or black.

2011 Colors: Fresh, Airy Personality Types

Fresh colors suit people with a light, airy personality. White and butter yellows are helpful in evoking an airy feeling. However, silvery grays like Monorail Silver work well in a bathroom--or even the bedroom. If you are willing to give light purple a try, Queen Anne Lilac would be really pretty as the wall color in a living room or dining room, complete with white trim.

2011 Colors: Exotic, Vintage Personality Types

Wine and brown are exotic colors to suit those of you who prefer a vintage style. Try a dark wine in your kitchen (as an accent, if you are not feeling bold)--perhaps a sultry Burgundy will do. Paired with deep brown cabinets, it is sure to create a warm, smoky feel.

2011 Colors: Refined, Elegant Personality Types

Refined colors like Bracing Blue are perfect for people who strive for elegance. Bring this cheery hue into your home as an accent, perhaps with some throw pillows or a vase. Mix it together with a tan, like Empire Gold . This warmer, more neutral color will work well as your main wall color, flooring, or even as a fabric for your furniture.

The colors you choose for your home will likely reflect your personality type, so choose carefully. Do you consider yourself a vibrant person, or are you more refined in your tastes? If you strive for elegance, a vibrant pink is probably not going to work in your home. Use this 2011 color trend forecast to help tell us who you are.

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2011 Color Forecast