Q: Color Trends

Mark McMenamin -- Interior Design, 4/1/2009

“Which colors are flying high this season?” We asked a few palette pros what they’re using most.

“In the spirit of our first lady, purples and magentas. They can be deep and rich or bright and young. That’s very hip right now.” —Jason Phillips of the Phillips Collection

“Rich neutrals—warm, deep grays and taupes. They work well with almost any accent color.” —Laura Lister of NBBJ

“Given the economy, I’m using cheerful lemongrass, cassis, and cerulean.” —Jayne Michaels of 2Michaels Design

“Colors inspired by Asian ceramics. I love mixing pale gray with navy, aubergine, or sepia, all of which appear in my line of hand-blocked wallpaper for Paper Mills.” —Adrienne Neff of Adrienne Neff Design Services

“Green and gray bring the feel of life and oxygen. Red and orange add warmth and comfort. But sustainable products look best in their natural tones.” —Kripa Gokal of Pure Kreations

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