Color Trends

Home decor colors that stimulate intelligence

Heather Barnett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:38:00 -0800

By now, it's common knowledge that color affects your mood, but can it actually make you smarter? We know which colors every alpha woman can use to give herself the mental edge.

Give your child a bedroom to love

Mary Fetzer — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0800

When the cold weather arrives and the kids have to spend more time indoors, give them a bedroom in themes and colors they’ll love.

5 Cool ways to use gray paint

Heather Terveen — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:21:00 -0700

It's official -- gray has bypassed beige as the go-to neutral paint color for 2012. Think outside the box when incorporating this paint hue in your home with these stylish paint ideas.

How to wear your favorite bright colors in fall fashion

Cassie L. Damewood — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:05:00 -0700

Don't pack away your bright colors in the fall! Incorporate them into your fall fashions.

Inspired by Pantone's Tangerine Tango

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:16:00 -0700

With only a few months of 2012 ahead of us, it won't be long before Pantone is announcing the next color of the year. Let's take one last look at the Pantone Color of the Year for 2012, the beloved Tangerine Tango. She shocked everyone with becoming the new color that nobody could live without this year in home decor , and we hope that she doesn't fade away anytime soon.

6 Energizing colors to add to your summer wardrobe

Vicki Clinebell — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:43:00 -0700

Spend a little to infuse some great color into your summer style. Get the clues to the trendiest hues!

Decorating Diva: Pretty pastel home accents

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:23:00 -0700

Welcome to Decorating Diva, where every week we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! Pastels are one of those color palettes that never seems to go out of style. The soft hues enable anyone to add a subtle dose of color to a space without going over the top. With that in mind we wanted to share a few ways to freshen things up by incorporating pretty pastels into every room.

Decorate with artwork to reflect summer's color trends

Patricia Conte — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:12:00 -0700

Home decorating doesn’t mean you have to swap out everything in a room. Instead, change up a few key pieces and colors to freshen up your home. Wall prints can be an inexpensive and easy way to add style to any space.

Trendspotting with Jill Laine: Pretty pastels

Jill Laine — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Hello SK Style watchers! What makes this spring and summer so different from other seasons is that it’s been all about color, lots of color, and huge variations in color. From colorblocking to neons to pastels, color runs the gamut this season, and the ways to wear it are endless! One trend in color that’s so pretty and easy to wear is pastels, which is why it’s my pick as favorite trend of the week!

Fun pops of color for everyday wear

Elizabeth Mitchell — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:45:00 -0700

Isn’t it about time you switched up your everyday look? We certainly think so! Color yourself happy this summer in soft shades of sorbet, eye-popping brights and beautiful bolds. When paired with the right items, you’ll make a style statement that’s all your own.

A guide to bright colors: How to mix and match

Whitney Coy — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:29:00 -0700

This summer is all about mixing and matching bright colors that you never imagined would go together. Although it may look like anything goes, there are actually a few guidelines you should stick to when you’re breaking all the rules.

Trend alert: neon accessories

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:03:00 -0700

Neon colors made a splash at spring 2012 runway shows, and now these electric hues are reaching home decor. See our picks for decorating with neon accessories at home.

Decorating Diva: Yellow, gray and green - top three colors for spring 2012

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Decorating Diva, where every week we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! While tangerine might have been crowned Pantone’s color of the year, there’s more than one shade to embrace this spring. If you’re wondering which hues to use to give your home a boost, we have the scoop on three of the hottest colors to incorporate into your space this spring.

HGTV’s David Bromstad predicts 2012 interior design trends

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:00 -0700

Wondering what’s trending this year in interior design? We got the scoop from David Bromstad, host of HGTV’s Color Splash and the original Design Star, who shared his predictions for 2012 interior design trends.

Decorating with the color green

Melissa Dunlap — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:30:00 -0700

The color green is making a splash in interior design and is one of the hottest color trends for 2012. We’ve got tips from hot designers on decorating with green hues and product picks for bringing this trend home.

How to make Fashion Week's color trends more wearable

Brooke Andersen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800

With so many colors out there, it's hard to know exactly how to wear them for fall and upcoming fashion trends. Read on to know how best to fit new color trends into your existing wardrobe.

New York Fashion Week color trend report: Top colors for fall

Brooke Andersen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0800

The color report for fall is in and is breaking down the best hues from the fall 2012 runways. What colors should you put in your closet and how do you wear them? Read on and learn everything you need to know for fall!

2012 Pantone color of the year

Melissa Dunlap — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Designers are kicking off 2012 with a hot new orange hue. Tangerine Tango has been named the new “it” shade by global color authority Pantone. See how to decorate with this fiery shade and which colors best complement the color of the year.

5 Hot fall fashion colors

Cheryl van den Berg — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:03:00 -0700

Staying in style means you know what's hot in lengths, silhouettes, pieces and -- most importantly -- colors. Keep up with the trends by dressing in these five hot fashion colors for fall.

Crushing on fall colors

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:31:00 -0700

Orange and yellow and red, oh my! Just thinking about all those leaves changing from green to gorgeous shades of ocher, rich amber and sumptuous sienna has inspired the style sleuths at SheKnows to add this rich series of shades to our wardrobe. Take a look at some of the pretty pieces we found in our new favorite fall hues.

Paint color trends for 2011

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:26:00 -0700

Tired of boring beige? Make a statement in your rooms with new interior paint. Paint color trends for 2011 are bold and dramatic, offering interesting new choices to get you out of your bland box and create rooms that are personal and comfortable, whether your space is starkly contemporary or steeped in tradition. Here's the lowdown on what's hot in color this year.