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Colours
This colour range consists of different shades of green, inspired
by Nature. But also the colour of oxidized metal and
affected wood are important. As colours we see Moss Green,
Lime, Light Green, Yellow Green, Warm Brown, Dark Olive
Green, Bronze Green, and Spruce Green. In the exotic interpretations
these colours will be also combined with brighter
colours as an accent, such as bright red and pink, but also
yellow, blue and turquoise. We also see a revival of the arts
and crafts movement, especially the artist William Morris,
who fits well into this theme. Last year we have shown also
shades of blue in this theme. They are still valid.
Eclectic Heritage
In this direction it is all about moody, quite dark colours for
a historic and more traditional inspiration. It can be quite
opulent as well, almost with a baroque effect. We see influences
from the Dutch “Golden Age” with ideas from the
old masters that are translated into contemporary wallcoverings,
murals and textiles with flower bouquets on a dark
ground. Still we see influences from the Curiosity Cabinet
with all kinds of collections of natural history objects.
Animals are depicted on different products, like showing
human traits. Also other classical products are transformed
to fit a modern lifestyle, often applied with a twist. With
the popularity of metallics, we see an interest in Art Deco
design, emphasized by thin metallic lines. There is also interest
in black and white in old engravings, city scapes or
fragments of classical buildings and sculptures. Galaxies,
shifting of colour in materials, aurora borealis and other
dark grounds with bright accents also play a role.
Colours
Here dark and moody colours prevail: they shine like stars
in the night, against a dark background. As colours we see:
Dark Oxblood, Deep Purple, Night Blue, Emerald Green,
Peacock, Chocolate Brown, Taupe Grey and Black. Ochre,
gold and messing are important combination colours.
Metallics still play an important role, the give a luxurious
touch and evoke sometimes an Art Deco Mood. In the interior
dark colours as paint colours are now quite accepted,
they convey an atmospheric mood. Velvets and also carpets
with a pile, give lively colour effects.