The “experts” say that color trends follow the moods of a nation. The expected mood for 2012 is an overall movement to protect and preserve what we have.
Maybe it is the uncertainty in all the markets (jobs, stocks, housing, global economy, political/taxes), but the prediction is homeowners will seek to protect their families and their assets in 2012.
Colors that evoke feelings of security will prevail. They can be broken down into four categories:
Heritage—Embracing your background, culture, and traditions. Earthy natural tones in shades of brown, khaki, red, green, and beige will be popular. You will see many “National Historical Preservation Colors” when shopping for paint.
Process—Understanding the evolution of where we are today; embracing the journey, knowledge and education needed to have gotten this far and to more forward with increasing reliance on technology, design and engineering. Think “Academic” colors such as the blue you would find in blueprints and other deeply saturated colors.
Protection—People feel threatened (more in a physical way than a spiritual way). Metallic colors such as bronze, silver, chrome, gold, and icy colors of blue and gray coupled with deep purples (royalty) will provide a sense of armor to defend ourselves.
Enlightenment—Looking toward the future, the changes we have to embrace for a sustainable future. Some brighter yellows and silver trim will highlight an emotion of hope.
So maybe not everyone is running out to repaint their homes (heck, there are some homeowners that haven't painted in 25 years), but it is important to understand the moods of consumers and how trends do come and go but also affect our buying decisions. So for any seller sprucing up to sell, please keep these trends in mind!
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The Scott Loper Team
Scott Loper - Associate Broker
Lisa Loper - Sales Associate
Gina Wherry - Sales Associate
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