The “experts” say that color trends follow the moods of a nation.  The expected mood for 2012 is an overall movement to protect and preserve what we have.

Maybe it is the uncertainty in all the markets (jobs, stocks, housing, global economy, political/taxes), but the prediction is homeowners will seek to protect their families and their assets in 2012.

Colors that evoke feelings of security will prevail.  They can be broken down into four categories:Home Color Trends for 2012: Protect and Preserve

Heritage—Embracing your background, culture, and traditions.  Earthy natural tones in shades of brown, khaki, red, green, and beige will be popular.  You will see many “National Historical Preservation Colors” when shopping for paint.

Process—Understanding the evolution of where we are today; embracing the journey, knowledge and education needed to have gotten this far and to more forward with increasing reliance on technology, design and engineering.  Think “Academic” colors such as the blue you would find in blueprints and other deeply saturated colors.

Protection—People feel threatened (more in a physical way than a spiritual way).  Metallic colors such as bronze, silver, chrome, gold, and icy colors of blue and gray coupled with deep purples (royalty) will provide a sense of armor to defend ourselves.

Enlightenment—Looking toward the future, the changes we have to embrace for a sustainable future.  Some brighter yellows and silver trim will highlight an emotion of hope.

 

So maybe not everyone is running out to repaint their homes (heck, there are some homeowners that haven't painted in 25 years), but it is important to understand the moods of consumers and how trends do come and go but also affect our buying decisions.  So for any seller sprucing up to sell, please keep these trends in mind!

 

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10 Comments on Home Color Trends for 2012: Protect and Preserve

DEC
29
2011
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Warm tones are always the best neutral color for all.  Thanks for sharing.
9:43am • #1
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This is very cool.  I love the break down in colors, feelings and how it can play into homes.  Thank you for the well thought out post. I will refer back to it, could be a great piece for my marketing packet. hmmmm
9:49am • #2
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Good stuff Lisa. I am about growth and becoming a better person. I do like embracing heritage and process. Only preservation to a certain degree. I like keeping older things functional and love preserving homes. However, to many folks live wanting to recreate a past which never actually existed. Have a great 2012.

Cal
10:43am • #3
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A very interesting approach. I have bookmarked and clicked suggest.
1:46pm • #4
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Lisa, I also like the neutral colors...great post and suggested!
3:11pm • #5
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Lisa, this is good information, and ideas I had not heard of --- GREAT post...suggest!
7:04pm • #6
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2011
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Very interesting! I find it fascinating that the mood of the times is reflected in the colors and the names of colors.  I will have to pay attention!
9:03am • #7
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Thanks everyone for the comments and suggesting!  Have a wonderful New Year.

Lisa
10:05am • #8
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2012
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I heard somewhere recently, that the signature color for 2012 was going to be Tangerine Orange.  I think folks are looking for something to bouey their spirits!  That color won't work in my house unless I change absolutely everything however!  Guess I'll need to wait for next year:-)
9:04pm • #9
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09
2012
I think I have seen Repo Games. Here's a guilty csnefsoion: Sometimes, I don't know the answer to that question, either. In the few episodes we've watched, I've been interested in which people know what stuff. I loved both King of the Hill and Beavis and Butthead. We missed The Goode Family. I'm both excited and dubious about the revival of Beavis and Butthead. I sort of wonder if they're still going to be 80s metal heads or if they'll be updated. A lot of the joke for me was that they reminded me of those dorky dudes in junior high who were always smoking oregano and claiming it was something else. Thanks for stopping by.
Elizabeth
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