10 Color Predictions – Solar Power is 2

Who doesn’t like the sun? It makes us warm and feel happy and provides life force energy. Pantone’s forecast is sunny for 2012 with Solar Power being the second in their color lineup.

ar'sun-sm via flagspot.net, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls ,casartblog

In my series on these selected colors, here are some examples of Solar Power yellow.

 

I came across Melissa Alvarado Sierra’s post, Wow-factor on Houzz and the very first picture seemed to shout solar power with great design force, plus she offers some great tips to balance out such brightness.

Houzz - Wow factor yellow, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls, casartblog

Houzz_Wow factor, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls, casartblog

Kelly Porter, another Houzz contributor, shows other ways to decorate with yellow by using more muted tones, that give a monochromatic appearance, as well as pairing with other bold hues and painting the ceiling yellow.

Houzz, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls, casartblog

Houzz_Porter2, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls, casartblog

This makes me think of Morocco and spices mixed in some exotic concoction.

morroco_weheartit, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls, casartblog

But don’t take my word for it, travel there yourself.

Yellow-babouchesa via La Concordia, as seen on Slipcovers for your walls, casartblog

Oh, wait, my mother did.

Here’s our take on bold yellow with Mary Douglas’ styling and her Signature Color Jefferson Yellow for Casart coverings.

Mary Douglas Drysdale Signature Colors - Jefferson Yellow Faux Linen - Casart coverings

Click here for previous posts on yellow.

– Ashley


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  1. [...] Bellflower is the third selection in Pantone’s choice. It’s a soft lavender-blue with hints of lilac, we’ll just call it purple for ease.  [...]

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