Gorgeous New Fall Colors!

Pantone, a standardized color system and a world renowned authority on color trends, recently released their hot colors for fall 2012.  While some are the typical fall standards such as the gorgeous dark brown "French Roast", warm "Honey Gold" and the 2012 colors of the year "Tangerine Tango", they also included in the mix some unexpected colors.  I am loving the beautiful "Bright Chartreuse", "Olympian Blue" and "Pink Flambe".

These bold and beautiful colors are not only making the fall fashions pop, but can be used in the home to give your spaces that WOW impact!

Wondering how to use these colors in your home?  Check out some great installation shots below!

I used a beautiful chartreuse, pink and ultramarine color scheme in the Lake Forest Coach House and the combination was delightful!

By mixing the fun pink with tangerine tones and neutrals, this room uses the beautiful fall colors in a way that doesn't make this room feel overwhelming. Photo courtesy elledecor.com.

So, are you ready to add some color to your life?

2012 Color Trends for Interior Design

As a designer, I eagerly await the color trends that Pantone releases once a year.  This forecast predicts colors that will be popular in fashion & design for the year. 2012 colors are warm & inviting.   "Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®.

Take a look at our projects below and how we used these big, beautiful and bold colors.

Check out pantone's color trend page for more details of the 2012  Trends.