January 2017

Hello Everybody!

When it comes to using trending colors in a business interior design, 2017 looks like an exciting year. While Pantone has crowned a fresh shade of green called "Greenery" as the color of the year, current tastes embrace a larger chromatic variety. In short, this year is about drama. Deep jewel tones will give new spaces an exotic touch, pink will reclaim its place in interior design, and gold accents will finish the mix with opulent touches.

Gray and blue will continue to paint relaxing backgrounds, yet a thirst for color is already obvious. This is the year of daring chromatic choices, of contrasts, of fresh choices. So how can you use bold colors to create a space with character that asks for attention? Here are only a few ideas, plus some suggestions on how to incorporate "Greenery" into your space.

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Truly yours,

EKATERINA KOHLWES principal / designer

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