Twice yearly, in the spring and fall, a few (lucky!) HGTV.com editors visit our design mecca, High Point Market, to get a sneak peek of coming furniture, accessory, lighting and fabric trends long before they make it to stores. One of my favorite trendspotting categories is color and believe me, unlike the greige/neutral palette that was big a few years ago, right now — color is king! Everywhere we looked there were saturated shades of orange, pink, yellow, green, purple — you name it. But there’s definitely one color that has clearly cast a spell over both designers and manufacturers — BLUE! And not just one shade of this happy hue; every variation from turquoise to cobalt was front and center in most showrooms. One reason for blue’s prime position is its chameleon-like quality; this oh-so-versatile color pairs beautifully with all other hues, but looks especially crisp when partnered with other cool shades:
For the complete article by H. Camille Smith at HGTV.com, click here.
