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Deck your Walls with Paint for the Holidays
Looking to spread some holiday cheer with an updated decor this season? Start by decking the walls of your home with a fresh coat of paint, even if it means a break with tradition, says leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. “Unexpected color combinations are the current trend, and the holiday season is no exception,” says Melanie Rice, Color Advisor for PARA Paints and a member of the Virginia-based international color forecaster, Color Marketing Group. "The …
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Three Colors to Complete the Decor of Your Room
Three’s never a crowd when it comes to decorating, says leading architectural paint brand PARA Paints. In fact, a combination of the right three colors can transform a room from basic to breathtaking. This is particularly true when it comes to paint, says Melanie Rice, Color Consultant for PARA Paints and a member of the international color forecast Color Marketing Group. “Gone are the days of painting a room one uniform color,” Rice explained. "Today’s …
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The Voice of Colour: PPG’s 2012 / 2013 Colour Trends
PPG’s 2012 / 2013 colour trend forecast calls for an awakening of the senses, a new positiveness, a search for increased intensity, and a sense of luxuriousness.
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CMG Names 2012 Colour of the Year
If you’re planning ahead for 2012 and want to know what is happening in terms of colours, the Color Marketing Group (CMG) suggests Boyz-N-Berry, a “deep rich purple with slight red undertones. It is mature and elegant yet has a youthful edginess. It reflects our changing mindset on so many issues — off centre and unconventional, spiritual, meditative yet impulsive. It is serene and in control.” It is also able to blur the line, being both masculine and feminine and appealing to everyone.
