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Deep black-blues, saturated jewel tones and neutral greys ON TREND FOR 2013 Indian Maze (PPG) SOFT YELLOW Indian Maize (PPG) Lemon Sorbet (Benjamin Moore) Sapling (CIL) CONCRETE Lemon Sorbet (Benjamin Moore) Seashell (Cloverdale) Sea Haze (Benjamin Moore) Rock On (Beauti-Tone) e) Seashell (Cloverdal Sapling (CIL) This year's paint colours are rich without being vivid. Imagine your favourite brights toned down with slightly muted greys. The trend is about the combination of all the colours in a particular space, says PPG Pittsburgh Paints brand manager Dee Schlotter. "In 2012, we also saw bold colour use, however these colours weren't used with the ease and normality that we'll see in 2013," says Schlotter. CIL Paints brand manager Alison Goldman says some of the rich jewel tones, like purple, are very versatile. "The coolest thing about the hot colour purple is it's the perfect way to incorporate both ends of the trend," says Goldman. "A lilac hit to a soft grey means you'll be hip without the hype." People look for colours that take away the hectic pace of life and offer some relief, whether it be calming or invigorating, says Martin Tustin-Fuchs, brand director for AkzoNobel, makers of Dulux paint. Colour "helps create an environment where people can feel comfortable," says the paint expert. Colour consultant Kora Sevier of K Colour says that this year's blues, oranges and purples are being welcomed after teetering on the edge of being trendy for the past few years. People are finally more comfortable embracing the stronger, bolder and even darker shades. "People often end up using neutrals as a safety net," says Sevier. "Don't use just one shade throughout your place; punch it up with a darker shade like charcoal grey." Darker colours, she adds, will make focal points pop as the eye always falls on the lightest thing in a room. AMBER ore) Mo Sea Haze (Benjamin Simply Sunset (Cloverdale) Desert Sunset (Sico) Dynastic Orange (Sico) Simply Sunset (Cloverdale) ne) Rock On (Beauti-To Desert Sunset (Sico) Dynastic Orange (Sico) TEAL French Riviera (PPG) Mountain Stream HOT TIPS WHEN PAINTING: French Riviera (PPG) • Check out the lighting in your space before you commit to a colour. Get a large colour chip and watch how the light plays off it for a few days. Pay attention to how the colour looks at the same time of day you typically use the room. • Echo paint colours in accessories and decorations for extra impact. Repeat the wall colour in varying shades in drapes, throws, pillows or in artwork. • Use tester pots. Try a small amount of paint on the wall before you commit to an entire gallon. (Sherwin Williams) Mountain Stre am (Sherw Stratton Blue in Williams) (Benjamin Moore) Stratton Blue (Benjami n Moore) Inspired Blue (Dulux ) Luxe (General Pa int ) AMETHYST Inspired Blue (Dulux) Boysenberry (Pa ra) 32 | BC HOME & garden February 2013 November/December 2012 p30-35_Paint2013.indd 32 Luxe (General Paint) Boysenberry (Para) 13-01-23 10:59 AM Canada