Gray is still an overwhelmingly popular color choice in interior design. The color can be used with black and white tones to provide a simple and often effective design palette. Gray also pairs well with metal tones and is used with popular finishes, such as polished stainless steel and polished nickel. While gray is still a go-to interior design color, Marie Feltz of the Echo-Pilot shares that green is becoming more popular as homeowners are looking to bring nature indoors. Feltz shares several trends she is seeing in client-driven design from her experience judging an interior design competition.
We are now seeing numerous shades of green in fabrics for upholstery and drapery, accessories and wall coverings. Green introduces nature as an interesting use of dimension, texture and color.
Blue, another natural color as it makes one think of the sky or sea, goes well with green. The serene and sedate blues add a feeling of freedom, open spaces, intuition, imagination and expressiveness.
Recently, I was asked about copper. I’m not seeing as much as I used to see. But I am seeing increasing use of gold, especially gold leaf in accessories such as mirrors, light fixtures and lamps. Even gold as a fabric color.
Line and structure seem more prevalent. Linear patterns, computer-generated curves, architectural forms and 3D-printed prototypes emphasize precision, clean lines and future-focused design solutions shaped by technology. It is a materials mix that includes wood, polished metal finishes, plastic, stone and both natural and synthetic fibers.
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