Plascon has once again unveiled their annual Colour Forecast. As always, the Forecast has taken its inspiration from global colour trends and interpreted it into four themes. Each theme takes the form of a colour palette and décor direction, encompassing not just what the theme looks like, but also the mood and energy evoked by each one.
Colour Forecast 2016:
“ELEMENT is as a theme that uncovers geological inspiration to explore our relationship with the landscape around us. A palette of soft neutrals, raw surfaces and tonal colours, Element is both luxurious and tactile. Its design expressions include mineral geometry, chalky colours and gradated finishes.”
“HEIRLOOM looks to that past for indulgent luxury. Rich colour and texture inspires a new classicism in design, with a sensual palette of neutrals and moody tones. Design expressions here include colour treatments that mirror Old Master paintings, a careful balance of light and dark tones, and artful decay in textures.”
“DISCOVERY looks to the skies around us for inspiration, with colours that reflect our astronomical fascination. This palette features cool colours complemented by soothing neutrals and bright colour pops to recreate night-sky starscapes. The design expressions include weightless ombrés, powdery effects and interstellar bands and stripes.”
“CONNECT is bold and bright, taking the energy of the Memphis design movement and channelling into unpretentious and exuberant interiors. A palette of upbeat colours is used here to create lively patterns and surface treatments. Design expressions include geometric motifs, sculptural colour treatment and all-over colour.”
The 2016 Colour of the Year:
Plascon also announced their chosen Colour of the Year for 2016. Atlantic Beach B5-B1-1 is an intense blue that is inspired by the coastal energy of Brazil. It is a stimulating, refreshing colour that promotes focus and commands respect.
I can tell you the themes I really like are “Element” and “Heirloom”. Element is beautifully soft and dreamy while Heirloom is rich and warm with beautiful depth…
What do you guys and gals think of Plascon’s 2016 Colour Forecast and the Colour of the Year?
Check out the Plascon Trends website (here) for more Colour Forecast awesomeness and to take a peek through the online Forecast booklet…
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Really like the “Element” collection & “Discovery” is growing on me.
I have to say the “Discovery” theme does contain some beautiful colour combos – I just wish Plascon selected a better styled interior / image to represent this scheme… all that pink is a little bland and uninspiring.