Deisgner Predictions: Colour and Trends for 2015

2012 was Tangerine tango, 2013 was Emerald Green and 2014 was Radiant Orchid....What did 11 designers predict the 2015 Colour of the Year will be?   Which trends can we expect to see in the new year? Pattern? High gloss? Bold? Bright? Deep? Dark? Which is your favourite?

Greek Blue

"The blue of the Mediterranean, and the tops of the churches in Santorini—or Papers and Paints' TC32. It's so rich and fabulous, perfect when paired with a grey or pink"
-Sara Story
As seen here in the dining area of designer Robert Passal's Miami Beach apartment.

60s Shades

"I saw palette of 60s colors on the 2015 runways that was exciting—shades like olive and orange are being given new life."
-Alexandra Kaehler
As seen here in a Manhattan apartment designed by Miles Redd.

Sour Green With Blue

"We thought a lot about color trends as we were designing our Duralee fabric line and we love a little sour green mixed in with anything—here, vibrant versions of classic blue and green have a fresh, bold look."
-Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham of Tilton Fenwick
As seen here in Tilton Fenwick Prints for Duralee fabric.

Pastel Palettes

“I’ll be looking back to the pastel palette of LA in the 80s—optimistic color combinations of orange and purple sunsets, green palm trees, aqua pools, and pink flamingos. It’s a muted palette with shocks of neon—Monet meets Molly Ringwald."
-Christos Prevezanos
As seen here in a New York living room by designer Fawn Galli.

Neutral Gray

“Gray is definitely the hottest neutral these days—it sets the perfect backdrop. I love combining soft gray walls with dark charcoal doors and a pale, grayish-white ceiling. One of my favorite paint colors is “Repose Gray” by Sherwin Williams."
-Jeff Andrews
As seen here in a family room by designer Betsy Burnham.

Renaissance-Inspired

“The combinations of greens, plums, cerulean blue, beiges and whites- and the mixing of patterns and textures, as seen in many Renaissance paintings.
-Alessandra Branca
As seen here in The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck.

Olive Green

"Olive greens will be popular in 2015—I just did a kitchen with olive cabinets and it looks wonderful. The shade is warm, organic, and neutral for almost any other color you pair with it."
-Capella Kincheloe
As seen here in Kristin Hein and Philip Cozzi's Provincetown, Massachusetts kitchen.

Bold Color Mixing

"I love mixing colors, like pinks, purples, and vivid green with aqua and turquoise. Here, I'm using purple Ikat from Madelihttps://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8406936427421090250#editor/target=post;postID=1557887669000487863ne Weinrib, Aqua wallpaper from China Seas, Matouk's vivid pinks for bedding, and a citrusy green to keep things fresh."
-Grant K. Gibson
As seen here in a palette by Gibson.

Warm Tones

“I'm seeing warmer, muddy colors start to come back into vogue. I can't get enough of rust, olive, dusty mint, and aubergine—and I still like a splash of bright color thrown on top though, just to keep things exciting!”
-Jenny Komenda
As seen here in a Greenwich Village apartment by designer Fawn Galli.

Dynamic Parings

"For 2015, pair the classics with unexpected accents to make the scheme dynamic and vibrant—I love black, grey and white with splashes of red, and brown, blue, and green with orange citrus tones."
-Malcolm James Kutner
As seen here in the master bedroom of a California house by designer Stephen Shubel.

Glossy Blue

“I'm seeing a lot of deep rich blues with a glossy finish—often paired with white for a surprisingly modern twist on a classic.”
-Susanna Salk
As seen here in a Los Angeles dining room by designer Mary McDonald.