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COLOR
- Denim-inspired mid-tone blues emerged
- So did marine-influenced deeps
- The best new greens recalled dark olive or hunter
- Soft gold hues grew along with gold metallic
- Clay colors in all values refreshed orange
- Browns looked warm and wonderful
- Black stepped up, especially with white or as a ground
MATERIALS
- Metals embraced lustrous and yellow-gold personalities
- Wood took a decorative turn with lots of pattern
- Walnut dominated, but oak made strides
- Light began to impact design in new ways
- Stone continued to build
- Velvet had unmatched visibility
MOTIFS AND THEMES
- Interlocking geometrics meant the most
- Stone patterns, especially marble, advanced
- Everyday luxury was catching on
- Asian influences continued to build
- Santa Fe modern kept popping up
- Mid-century would not give up