Colour trends for 2010

Is it your new year’s resolution to update your tired old colour scheme in 2010? Are you bored by your beige walls?
Many designers are jumping on the grey train as the new neutral colour from which to start their colour scheme. Use it as your base colour in varying shades on walls and large upholstered pieces such as a sofa.
Try lighter shades like Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl (2137-60) and then add depth and dimension to your chosen accent walls with Sea Haze (2137-50), or for real drama go for bust with Desert Twilight (2137-40). These are your neutral base colours which set the stage for your accent colour of choice.
If you want to be on trend in 2010 the only accent colour you will consider is turquoise according to the trend folk at Pantone, who have identified it as the most important colour for the new year. Try it on an accent wall if you are feeling bold – Florida Keys Blue (2050-40) seems to hit the right note.
Just want to dabble in the trend and have the flexibility to change it up without having to hire a painter? A few well placed throw cushions might just give your space all the pop it needs to feel fresh and on-trend for 2010.