There are four major color trends that we will see in this New Year and for the month of January on Color Trend Tuesday from The I.Design Box we will review those established by Sherwin Williams.

The first in the Colormix 2010 series is “Rooted”. These colors are inspired and influenced by African, Native American, and Aboriginal tribal colors. Rich and warm and rooted in the earth you will find a sense of vibrancy and life in these colors. 

Color trends and inspiration for our homes are also influenced by fashion, what is on the catwalks, as well as other sources of the design world. An example as seen from Tiffany Amber in fall of 2009…

Tribal crafts,  textiles, and prints will be popular home accents for 2010. Influences from African, Native American, and Aboriginal tribes will be prevelant.

The “Rooted” trend of colors is earthy and full of intrigue that can only be found in the history of our natural environment. Urban yet earthy will make its way into our homes in our paint, accessory, and other decorative selections.

What I love the most about this trend is it is a solid neutral yet vibrant base that can be built upon over time and will remain classic in its own right. After all these colors are “rooted” in our global history. 

A special thanks to Laurie Clark of Sherwin Williams who presented this series of trends at a Colormix 2010 presentation in Denver, Colorado.

Go to Sherwin Williams for more on the Color Forecast for 2010.