What does it mean to be trendy?

When clients announce to me that they are “not trendy” upon first consultation, I know that it means one or a combination of these 3 things:

• “I have definitive opinions about what I do and don’t like.”
• “I want the selections in my space to have staying power, i.e. I don’t want my space to feel dated in a couple of years.”
• “I want to feel seen in my space.”

Many times they have invested in products or services that haven’t aged well.

Or conversely, they have made choices they loved in the past.  And now what they see in the retail market isn’t their vibe, yet they feel the need to update.

I often get asked about the Colors promoted as “color of the year” by the different companies.

Specifically I get asked what I think.

I have come to recognize that it is a loaded question.

In this episode, I tell you EXACTLY what I think.  Muzzle off!

Pantone's color Peach Fuzz 13-1023 is probably the most controversial of the color selections that I discuss.

It reminds a lot of people of the uncomfortable coral and seafoam green combo that gained popularity in the mid-1990's.  Or conjures memories of their grandmother's plastic covered living room.

But the Kip's Bay Showhouse in Dallas, TX. featured it in several areas with stunning results.

I don't know anyone who would have qualms with this bedroom!

I saw a number of people complaining about Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova (825) as well.

I know it is a blue with gray tones (and we are supposed to be migrating away from gray) but I find it to be lush and decadent if used properly.  That hint of red gives it the air of opulence.  Yet the complete palette offered is both warm + grounding.

Sherwin-Williams Upward 6239 shows up in my personal brand colors and is remarkably close to the treasured "Carolina Blue" of my alma mater.  Relaxing in small doses could become oppressive if not properly balanced.  

No matter how much you love a color, overusing or using it in the wrong light affects both your nervous and endocrine system.

Behr's Cracked Pepper looks pretty spectacular with the peachy pink that shows up for Pantone and Benjamin Moore.  Their online marketing images show walls painted in this color.  DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE PAINTING A WALL AN OFF-BLACK!  High traffic areas and spaces that get a lot of water or steam will look terrible in a matter of weeks if you use the wrong paint product or sheen.

An off-black wall may make a great Instagram photo or blog article but isn't necessarily supportive of the active living in a supportive home.

I have some pretty strong opinions, both pro and con, for each selection.

They get cerebral: bringing in Rudolf Steiner’s writings on color energetics.  A color he refers to as Peach Blossom in his 1921 lectures on color are relevant in this analysis of Pantone’s selection of Peach Fuzz for 2024 over 100 years later!

They get subjective: I was sailing the deep, history-laden parts of the Mediterranean when Benjamin Moore’s Blue Nova and it’s corresponding color palette was unveiled.

They get biased: a girl’s gotta have favorites!

I explain the difference between a “trend”- which is a forecast with underlying significance.  And a “selection”- which is a marketing tactic designed to speak to a particular demographic.

We do live in a consumer-driven society, after all.

Your home should reflect your individuality, inspire you, and propel you forward.  

You can understand yourself by understanding how you gravitate toward (or run from!) and what’s right for YOU! 

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What current color trends are you thinking of implementing?

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