Canadian Home Trends Colour & Trends 2014 | Page 26

Deep Royal 2060-10 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com Symphony Blue 2061-10 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com Blue and Black Floral Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball, Versailles BP 2621 Wallpaper, www.farrow-ball. com An Old Favourite Fighting for colour supremacy, surveys done in Europe and the U.S. put blue at the top by close to 50 per cent. And why not? It’s the colour of the sea and sky, jeans and gems. It can be soft and serene, or rich and bold. Blue works with just about every colour scheme and every style from earth-friendly to opulent. In 2014 it will be showing up in some of its most vibrant forms like ultramarine, sapphire and navy. Making appearances everywhere from pillows, wallpaper and even to kitchen cabinets, blue is one of this year’s biggest colours. California Blue 2060-20 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com Blue Room with White Sofa, Mitch ell Gold & Bob Williams, www.mgbw home.com New Neutral Territory Whisp of Mauve 2098-60 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com Gold and Black Wallpaper, Lee Jofa, Ground Works Collection by Kelly Wrestler, www. leejofa.com; Cabinetry by, Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry, www. bloomsburydesign.com Limecicle 2145-50 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com Another place we’ll be seeing blue, along with rose, violet, and other soft hues, is in the background. While grey still reigns supreme and warm earth tones, like taupe and beige, are creeping back in, the new neutrals for 2014 are pastels. Not the Easter egg kind, but muted, toned-down versions that work as the perfect backdrop, adding a hint of colour and life to our walls. Silver Cloud 2129-70 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com Breath of Fresh Air 806 Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com The Midas Touch Nothing says luxury more than gold. Whether you are into Old World European or sleek contemporary design, gold is everywhere. Gone are the days of sparkle and bling from earlier in the decade. This luxury is sophisticated, warm, and refined, and the best part is you don’t have to be rolling in it to afford it. Usually made from brass or other metals designed to have the look without the twenty-four karat price, furniture and accessories abound at just about every price point. Pair gold with black and white for a cool up to the minute look, or try it with a more subdued palette for a softer, feminine feel. My personal favourite version of this year’s gold is a finish called “antiqued brass” – it’s soft and understated, exuding all the warmth and luxury without the flash. 26 Blue Front Hall, Benjamin Moore, Breath of Fresh Air 806, www.benjaminmoore.com; Pink Damask Wallpaper, Farrow & Ball, Silvergate BP 811, www.farrow-ball.com Follow Canadian Home Trends’ Official Trend Report www.CanadianHomeTrends.com/report