2008 Colors Reflect Global Awareness

        For many of us, home is a refuge from the outside world. So it seems ironic that so many of the colors we use to decorate our homes reflect the world and bring it inside. more>

Cars, Like Home Fashion, Head Toward More Color

        Reuters is reporting that small and sporty cars are heading away from silver, the color that has dominated the automotive world for several years, and toward look-at-me hues of yellow, gold, orange and red. Pricey cars are the exception; they tend to remain neutral in color, which helps retain their value. more>

Colorful Quotes

“People are turning their walls into works of art and showing plenty of personality.”
        Retailer D.J. Groff of Groff Wallpaper in Clayton, N.C., reported that customers in his area are embracing wallcoverings that make a statement. “People aren’t afraid of color or pattern anymore. They’re turning their walls into works of art—with molding and trim framing the ‘artwork’—and showing plenty of personality,” D.J. said. more>

COLOR ON A SHOESTRING:
Leather Finish is Sophisticated, Easy to Achieve

        Nothing can change the appearance of a room as quickly, inexpensively and dramatically as paint. The change can be even more impressive when it involves a faux finish. Many faux finishes require a lot of practice to achieve, but a few are almost fool-proof. more>

Colors From Faraway Lands

        China. Southern Mexico. India. Countries from all around the globe are impacting color and design here at home, a trend home-fashion experts predict will continue well into 2008 and beyond. more>

Pick-of-the-Month Color Tool

New Paint Chips Suggest Color Combinations
        One of the more innovative color packaging ideas to come around for awhile is from PARAPaints, which has created Colour Combo Round Paint Chips. The chips showcase a room setting on one side and, on the other side, the three-color combination featured in the room setting, to make color selection easy. more>
The following sites will provide additional color information for a variety of different paint and decorating products:
Return to PDRA Home >