Pantone in the Spring- Hot colors trends for interior design

Dazzling Blue!

Spring is just around the corner.  In Florida however it seems as if we can't decide whether it is in fact Spring  yet with all this unpredictable cold weather!"Dazzling Blue" is the hot color trend for Spring 2014.  This color prediction (which has been predicted for some time) helps Fashion designers, Florists and Interior Designers alike guide their designs and planning for future products.  If you haven't already, you'll be seeing a lot more Blue hues in designs from the runway to the living room.

Blue and Grey 

                       (Image: apartmenttherapy.com)

Blue and Grey together might sound a bit drab at first, but once you see them put together as successfully as this, you're bound to have a new favorite color interior design combination!

Blue, Yellow and B&W

Yellow of course looks great against this shade of blue as they are complementary colors.  A pop of yellow enhances the richness of the blue wall.  Notice how black and white work well in tying the room together.

Blue and Black

And here we have an image of inspiration straight from the runway of Michael Kors! I love seeing how fashion and interior design can go hand in hand with inspiration.

Blue & Brass

Struggling with what accessories to pair with Dazzling Blue? Brass is a great choice because of its different Gold/Yellow tones.    Don't be afraid to mix and match the brass accessories, each has its own unique look which allows them to blend together in unison.

Now go have some design fun and dazzle your home with blue!

Black Walls in Interior Design = Gorgeous Drama for your Home

White walls might be a thing of the past, but black?  Many peoples initial reaction is the same, but they soon realize how strikingly dramatic this style can be.  Metals, metallics, pops of color and white pair beautifully against this black backdrop.  My favorite style, Hollywood Regency, would be stunning with black walls incorporated.  Really any style can be incorporated with black walls, its all in how you tie everything together.

Gold, animal, and geometric prints are a great mix of earthy glam.

Love these bright colors and modern furniture to offset the dark wall!  Plenty of natural light in this room to make it a perfect spot for entertaining.

Classy is the best word to describe this Master Bedroom.  The greenery is a nice touch to add texture and natural elements to the space.

Rustic industrial chic.  I can't think of a better color for the wall.  It looks great against the light natural wood floor and helps tie in the use of different materials in the room.

So I've decided I'd like to see this black wall trend happening a lot more!  It's an unexpected use of color that blends well with many different styles and textures.  Never underestimate your desire to try something new!

Blue is Hot Color Trend in 2014 for Interior Design

The hottest trend color for 2014 is Blue. According to the Color Trend experts at Pantone this means ‘Dazzling Blue’, Pantone’s cobalt #18-3949 and ‘Placid Blue’ a soft and inviting pastel #15-3920. The designers at Beasley & Henley Interior Design enthusiastically agree.Blue has never gone out of style, but like many colors it ebbs and flows in popularity.Blues in general are a perennial favorite, often referred to as ‘a pocket-sized vacation of sea and sky’. According to psychologists who explore the intricate interaction of color, behavior and mood, blue’s basic emotional valence is calmness and open-endedness, in contrast to the aggression associated with colors such as red. People associate blues with the positive characteristics of wisdom, loyalty and trust.In home design, Blues will be seen in fabrics, lighting, wall colors, lacquered finishes and much more. In additional, they will make glamorous statements in focal piece chandeliers and rugs. Placid Blue fabrics can be matched easily with complementary colors such as yellow and white.

 No matter how they are used in 2014, Blue with be the new Black and we are couldn’t be happier.

Top 5 Color Trends for 2014

If you are anything like me, you are excited to see the new Pantone top Trend colors that are projected to be HOT for 2014. I also love to see the creative names that go with them!1. HEMLOCK Pantone 15-6114 Hemlock is a beautiful shade more commonly known as Mint Green.  In the pastel family, it goes great with other pastels and is versatile with bold colors as well.  I love mint green with gold accents and punches of coral.  It’s an unexpected mix of colors that will have people intrigued.2.CAYENNE Pantone 18-1651 Cayenne is a rich BOLD color that adds instant happiness to a room!  A little goes a long way.  Cayenne and would make a great feature wall to accent colors such as stark White, shades of Grey and Teal.3. PLACID BLUE Pantone 15-3920 Placid Blue is a blue pastel with a kick. It has a richer hue than light blue but still emits a sense of serenity in a room. Bedrooms and bathrooms are the most common areas of a home to use this color but don’t be afraid to bring it in to other areas such as the family/living room.4.   FREESIA Pantone 14-0852 Freesia is definitely the brightest color of 2014!  Lighter shades of Yellow are a great color for kitchens, bathrooms and common areas, but a shade such as bright as Freesia would be best used as an accent color and will still have a great impact.  Accessories, a chair, throw pillows and drapery are great for adding this color into a room.5.     PALOMA Pantone 16-0000 This soft neutral Grey will go with just about everything and can stand on its own just as well.  In my home, I have grey walls with pops of color in my furniture and accessories.  If I get tired of a color, I can easily swap out an accessory, piece of artwork, etc.  It’s a sophisticated color that is plays well with others.

PINK! Breast Cancer Awareness Inspires Interior Design

With all the fun charities and events there are to raise money and awareness, I thought I'd share some unique "Pink" inspirations!Whether you rock a pink manicure or attend a charity for breast cancer this month, make sure you have fun and remember what it's all about while honoring the cause!

Bright, bold fabrics continue to dominate in the world of design

Bright, bold fabrics continue to dominate in the world of design. A few feature fabrics, toned down with well placed neutrals, will keep a room fresh and alive.The new palettes include Lush green Viridian, fashionable Fuchsia, bright Turquoise, and rich Cobalt. All four shades of yarn are dyed to the Robert Allen design team’s exact specifications, making them one-of-a-kind.In keeping with a springtime theme and falling in line with current fashion and home trends, the vibrant green Viridian took center stage for the Maison & Objet launch.            Together with Robert Allen’s new Turquoise and Cobalt blue colors, the collection has an overall relaxed and fresh feel that’s set off by an intense Fuchsia that adds flashes of summertime color. The full library of four colors can easily be merged for a wide variety of looks ranging from lively and bold to classic and calming. The fabric line includes statement designs and unique coordinates that encourage pattern-on-pattern mixing in addition to practical canvas, velvet, and linen solids.          For specifying information, call Robert Allen at 800.333.3777 or visit www.robertallendesign.comAbout the manufacturer: The Robert Allen Design Group is one of the world’s largest designers and resources of fine fabrics for the interior design trade. Based in the USA, the company sells its products under the Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Robert Allen Contract, and Robert Allen @ Home brands, and is renowned for the Robert Allen Color Library, recognized as the first fine fabric collection to be designed by color. The Robert Allen Design Group has showroom locations throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and an extensive worldwide agent showroom network.

5 Top Color Trends for 2013

Beasley & Henley Interior Design has identified the Top Five Color Trends for 2013:Starting with #5...

5. Black/White. These staples are making a comeback. They were strong a few years ago, faded out and are cropping back up again. In 2013 you will see blacks and white as strong main colors on furniture, fabrics, cabinetry and as background colors. Look for them in both matte and lacquered, throwing even more versatility behind these sophisticated standbys.

4. Dark Blue and Navy. These colors started growing in popularity over the past year and they are coming on strong in 2013. Accent wall colors, fabrics, draperies will all see a refreshing push toward these darker blues.3. Tan. Tans will start to push out the grey that has been ubiquitous for the past few years as the go-to neutral. We have nothing against grey, in fact we use it a lot, but we are excited to see tan as a main color.

2. Bright is still strong! Flaming Pink, Vibrant Yellow, Bright Blue, Lipstick Red are all vibrant and youthful colors that will continue to draw fans in both design and fashion for 2013.

1. Emerald Green - According to color authority, Pantone Color Institute, the big color for 2013 is Emerald Green. This color has made a strong showing in fashion and beauty, but not as much in the world of interiors. According to Pantone's executive director "Symbolically, emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal, and rejuvenation, which is so important in today's complex world." Sounds good. We will see what 2013 holds. 

Note: All BHID pics are by the amazing Stephen Allen Photography. Thanks Steve!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Beasley & Henley, with offices in Naples and Winter Park, is known for its sophisticated, livable, and inspiring interiors. Their much-loved designs help homes sell quickly and inspire individual homeowners to commission Beasley & Henley to create custom designs for their own residences. The firm’s Naples marketing office phone is 239-774-1005, with Central Florida reachable at 407-629-7753. As always, please reach is by email at Stephanie@BeasleyandHenley.com

Hot Fall Color Trends 2012

When the temperatures drop the colors heat up!  Get ready for the Hot Colors of Fall 2012.Pantone came out with their Top Ten colors for the fall.  Here are Beasley & Henley Interior Design's Top Five!1. Tangerine.  This orangy delight has been around for a while and shows no signs of slowing down.2. Honey Gold is on the list of hot fall colors, which is no surprise. This is a fall favorite and one we love. Warm and soothing Honey Gold.             

3. Pink Flambe. WOW! Forget the old and stodgy earth tone colors of fall.  Get the pantone Pink color chart out and get your Pink Flambe on!

 4. Chartuese.  Another surprise Fall Color.  This calming green is a breath of fresh air to any room.              5. Olympian Blue.  This is the Pantone color name, but we want to amend it to include any deep beautiful blue that you like!  Here is a one of Farrow and Ball's Paint colors that features a rich blue we love.

 The remaining Hot Colors of Fall 2012 are French Roast (deep brown), Ultramarine Green, Titanium (warm grey), Rhapsody (soft purple), and Rose Smoke (light rose).  Enjoy!

Color Trends for 2012: A Bright Spring and Summer Forecast

The great press just keeps on coming! Here's a little piece on Beasley & Henley and upcoming color trends.

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The award-winning design team at Beasley & Henley Interior Design publish their color trends forecast for spring and summer, 2012.

Winter Park, Florida – Trend forecasting has begun for spring and summer 2012. Interior design heavy-hitters Beasley & Henley have published their color trends for 2012 predictions. When industry leaders weigh in, people tend to listen. And when the message is one of brightness and includes throwbacks to happier times, it is welcomed.According to Beasley and Henley, bright, strong colors dominate all looks. While they are often grounded in the ever-popular grey or fresh white, liberal amounts of fuchsia, bright blue, sunny yellow, and bold purple are popping up everywhere.“The long days of summer 2012 will reflect a festive, upbeat mood that this country has been longing for,” says Beasley & Henley Interior Design principal Troy Beasley.Lemony yellow slip colors help brighten a family room; breezy bright draperies add new life to a bedroom; and a splash of bold, cherry red paint reinvigorate a tired foyer.These colors are not only vibrant and fun, but often have a distinctly 1970s air to them. Chevron patterns on fabrics, color blocks on draperies, Pucci-inspired throws, and fun melamine dinnerware reflect the flashy days of the past, repurposed in trends for 2012.In a move away from the minimal palates of past years, color trends for 2012 feature an active mixing of colors. Turquoise walls with a soft red rug, or a coral chair with a lime green pillow, may not be out of the question.“I am normally not a great fan of trends,” says Beasley, “but I love this one.”Beasley advises homeowners not to invest in expensive pieces for this color trend. Colorful walls and draperies, available in cost-effective fabrics, allow home decorators to jump on this vibrant bandwagon without spending a lot of money.In the meantime, says the designer, take out the fiery orange, lipstick red, and electric yellow and enjoy a great spring and summer. The future for home design is bright – especially for spring and summer 2012   

Trends for 2012: Stephanie Henley

Great press on Beasley & Henley and design trends for 2012 from earlier this year.---------------------------------Winter Park, Florida --- Design trends for 2012 are emerging. In the same way that a historian can predict the future, Beasley & Henley has proven time and time again that an interior design firm can use an experienced eye to see what will be “in” – and what will sell. After all, having a grasp on current trends and being able to predict (or create) future trends are how designers make their living.Stephanie Henley, of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has recently publicized and blogged about colors, fabrics, fixtures and furnishings that will be the artistic selling points of 2012.Modern-only styles of the past decade are out as different eras and textures juxtapose in ways that are fresh and sophisticated. Natural choices and eco-consciousness is almost a given.The dominant color will be grey in warm, light, and charcoal shades; yellow will be a fresh, uplifting complement. While monochrome elements will never go out of style, indigo blue and grass green are nods to nature. Greige is among hot color trends for 2012. Greige refers to raw textiles before dyeing or bleaching and, as a color, stands for a beige-green hybrid. The more earthy brown is losing its draw, and while orange will still be hanging around, purple is on its way out.In what Henley has christened “Paris Flea Market meets Driftwood Salvage”, she describes the furnishing elements that capture a natural and rustic feel that blend different eras for a modern feel. From antiques making a comeback to reclaimed wood furniture and finishes that range from wire-brushed to bleached oak and grey washes. Industrial-feel elements like chrome fittings and repurposed occasional tables or side carts paired with modern pieces will create character for 2012.In addition, Beasley & Henley have picked up on a trend among manufacturers who are making lounge chair seating lower to the ground for 2012. The standard 20 inches will lower to 17 or 18 inches off the floor. Henley muses that this may be to accommodate lower ceilings and smaller houses.Where environmental consciousness will take the big stage is in fabrics. Nubby cottons, loose weaves, and Belgian linens in soft tones, such as warm whites, sandy beiges, light greys, and tans: these fabrics will be accessible and affordable in most price categories. A particularly exciting development will be that many will be dual-purposed and beautiful for both exterior and interior use.Accessories and art trends for 2012 have taken a little less dramatic leap. Reclaimed pieces turned in to lamps, lighting, and other objets d’art; oversized prints, oversized photography, polished and satin brass hardware with a modern flair have carried over from the past couple of years.As for Henley’s confidence in her predictions, she says, “Bring it on, 2012!” Judging by the financial and critical success of Beasley & Henley, she has every reason to be absolutely sure.