Color Trends for 2011

Experts in color at the Color Marketing Group define and forecast color direction for all industries, manufactured products and services which is often why popular colors you see in fashion for a particular season carry over to interiors as well.

Boudreaux reds, rich plum & olive greens.

Celery greens, chartreuse, corals, blush & camels.

Olive, forest, army, & avocado green.

Indigos, icy grays & camel tones.

Bold, confident, roaring red.

Ivory, tan or oak with black & white.

Deep, dark rich tones of cobalt, navy & midnight black.

Fresh, clean & without and color at all.

Photos & Trends: www.meridiameridian.com/blog

Architecture & Design Film Festival

From October 14th to the 17th, Tribeca Cinemas will be the home of the first Architecture and Design Film Festival. More than 3 dozen films coming from all over the world, clocking in at different lengths (two to eighty minutes) and all informed and enriched by what Bergman describes "the element of human interest," the festival should be a hit with professionals and those of us merely infatuated by the design scene and the silver screen.

Photos: Architecture & Design Film Festival

Robert Kuo Fabric Collection

Best known as an artist and creator of objects Robert Kuo transforms his distinctive designs in to a 44-sku fabric collection for S.Harris. Kuo's fabric collection will include lines and textures found in his decorative objects as well as natural fibers, earthy colors, and a mixture of silks, chenilles and velvets.

Photos: Editor At Large

The "Industrial" Takeover

I love incorporating some of these unique pieces in design. Even if you have a very clean design, just one of these cool lamps or a few stools, can make a great conversation piece and set your design apart from all others!

Loft Life

Great Drum Chandeliers

I love the simplicity of these lights! They allow you to have a classic, clean, look or give you the freedom to use bolder patterns like this tile in the picture below. Try these lights with a fun drapery fabric in your dining room or over your kitchen island!

Here are some great lights from Restoration Hardware to help you create this look...

http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1154268&navAction=jump&link=ct_parson_chandeliers_and_sconces&cm_re=CT-_-CategoryText-_-PearsonChandeliersAndSconces

Branches Wallpaper

I love this wallpaper inspired by nature...I am using this in a small powder room. It has a bit of a shimmer to it...its fun and sophisticated.

http://www.wallquest.com/sandpiper/bookView.htm?book=50148