The Story Continues from The Trend Curve™ for August 2012…
Blue is—and has been for decades—America’s favorite color. Nevertheless, blue makes the leap into trend from time to time, and when that happens, this color family typically becomes a centerpiece of home décor.
Introductions at Showtime indicate that the months through 2014 will be such a time.
It will be difficult to settle on one type of blue as most important, but red-casts are the best bet for volume in the near term. This is particularly true if they are vibrant. Warmer shades will build into 2014, when they will find themselves the dominant direction for blue. But all types of blue are right for combinations with one another. Here are some of the best mixed-blue patterns from the Showtime market.
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