2017 Color Trends from The Color Guild

The Color Guild has put our their forecast on the Trend Colors for 2017. "Breathe" Colors for 2017 are softer and more laid-back, they create a sense of relaxation, invitation and contemplation. The color of the Year is “Nomadic Travels” from the Groundwork collection. It is a true neutral; it can be warm in the sun and cool in the shade making it a great canvas for all of the other colors in your room or on the outside of your residence.

The "Down to Earth" Collection is up first. These are popular colors that have an underlying hue to them. They are soft and sophisticated and can be used in a broad spectrum of locations from high rises to farm houses. From left to right, here are the colors that make up this collection: 0525 Marseilles, 0440 Pale Loden, and 0573 Chintz.

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Up next is the "Mother Earth" Collection. These earth tones are staples to coloring a home. They are basics that showcase accent colors on walls, accessories, and furniture. They are perfect for any room in the home. Pair them with the "Out of this World" Collection colors for added drama and sophistication. Here are the colors making up this collection from Left to Right: 0260 Cocoa Nib, 0337 Urban Charm, 0554 Sparrow, and 0569 Fireplace Mantel. 

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"Out of This World" is the 3rd collection they highlight. The Color Guild describes these 4 colors as Bright, Bold, Deep, and Mysterious. They add dimension to spaces throughout the home, in large and small amounts. From Left to Right: 1068 Best of the Bunch, 0514 Thunderstorm, 0389 Gold Sparkle, and 0486 Paradise City.

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The 4th collection they are highlighting is the "Meadows and Marines" Collection. Views from space show the beauty of the earth in blues and greens, colors that are in everyone's memories and reminiscent of sunny days, favorite lakes, and lush forests. They are calm, cool, and relaxing. From left to right, these colors are: 0400 New Foliage, 0434 Lush Meadow, 0504 In the Blue, and 0614 Simple Serenity.

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Finally, soft colors that are backgrounds of a lighter ilk make up the last collection entitled, "Groundwork" Collection. They create space, reflection, and are perfect for large, open-concept spaces and in rooms that need more light. These colors are as follows from left to right: 0230 Harrow Gate, 0539 Place of Dust, and 0524 Nomadic Travels.

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Of the 18 colors listed there is one color that stands alone as the Color Guild's 'Color of the Year'. This year that honor goes to 0524 Nomadic Travels. Nomadic Travels embodies the essence of a refreshing neutral. Its tint is strong enough to be noticed on a wall, yet subtle enough to work well with colorful home decor items of today.

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