Three main color pallettes for 2008 have become popular, especially in interior decorating, and are heavily influenced by the high fashion seen on the runway. Although it is a theory that no color is a bad color choice for 2008 (“Consumers’ increasing color confidence and personal style makes any color fashionable for 2008”), these pallettes have been compiled to show a spectrum of the current trends.
“Going Green” is the newest addition to the nuetral color pallette. Nuetrals are often just khaki, tan, white, and off-white, used as staple-colors for a conservative consumer. Now, though, mid-tone hues of fern, palm, pine and sage can be seen along side these staple nuetral colors to reflect an eco-conscious mindset that reflects the “going green” movement.
Black and white paint hues, along with metalic accents and high-sheen finishes, can be seen as a pallette that reflects drama and oppulance. We forecasted this trend in 1998-2000 as a way for consumers to make a bold statement, especially when coming into an economic up-turn of consumer confidence. With the election this year as well, bold statement pallettes can be seen as consumer confidence also rises.
Crewel colors are the cranberry reds, warm browns, and pumpkin oranges that make a space feel more homey. They promote a more soothing lifestyle, through color, that many people need in this fast-paced world. These colors are influenced by afghans and quilts that represent the comfort of an old-fashioned home.
“Going Green” is the newest addition to the nuetral color pallette. Nuetrals are often just khaki, tan, white, and off-white, used as staple-colors for a conservative consumer. Now, though, mid-tone hues of fern, palm, pine and sage can be seen along side these staple nuetral colors to reflect an eco-conscious mindset that reflects the “going green” movement.
Black and white paint hues, along with metalic accents and high-sheen finishes, can be seen as a pallette that reflects drama and oppulance. We forecasted this trend in 1998-2000 as a way for consumers to make a bold statement, especially when coming into an economic up-turn of consumer confidence. With the election this year as well, bold statement pallettes can be seen as consumer confidence also rises.
Crewel colors are the cranberry reds, warm browns, and pumpkin oranges that make a space feel more homey. They promote a more soothing lifestyle, through color, that many people need in this fast-paced world. These colors are influenced by afghans and quilts that represent the comfort of an old-fashioned home. 
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