Anne Roselt, Plascon Colour Manager

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance”

Officially launched at Decorex SA this year, Plascon Trends was proud to be the first to give a sneak preview of the Plascon 2013 Colour Forecast.

Colour trends are influenced by the mood of society; we are drawn to colours that reflect how we feel. When stressed, we are drawn to gentle blues, greens and neutral colours and when we need a bit of motivation and energy, we crave more energetic reds and oranges. Our uncertain and changing environment has us seeking some balance and harmony in our lives and this led to the forecast theme being called “Balance”.

The forecast consists of four palettes – Simplicity, Contrast, Pause and Dare. The colours in these palettes are designed to help you bring balance and harmony in your home .

SIMPLICITY

This is an honest palette. A base of chalky whites and neutrals appeals to our desire for calm and an uncluttered space – a space where we can relax and refresh our soul. The addition of green links us to nature and the metallics provide a lift and add to the sophistication of this palette.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Simplicity Palette

Key Influences:
Everyday escape, understated elegance, raw textures, copper, antique gold and silver, safari chic, modern sanctuary spaces.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Simplicity Palette

CONTRAST

This palette sees the continuation of deep blues and greys that have been so popular this year. Light and dark denim blues are also included in the palette. This palette is given an energy boost with the inclusion of high-contrast optimistic, bright yellow and fuchsia pink.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balan ce” – Contrast Palette, Images from Erdem Prefall 2012 (edelscope.com) & Estrilda bathroom range by Nicholas Castellan (propostedarredoshop.com)

Key influences:
50s urban chic, colour defined spaces, vintage brights, sophisticated energy, optimism.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Contrast Palette

PAUSE

Pastel colours have been a highlight of many designer collections on the catwalk, including Ralph Lauren (inspired by The Great Gatsby), Louis Vuitton, Prada and Fendi. These soft washes of colour look as beautiful on walls as they do on the catwalk. This palette of pastels is calming and uplifting and can be easily introduced to a scheme, as they work well with neutrals and greys.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Pause Palette: Inspiration from Vogue September Issue 2007, Image Source gooshness.blogspot.com

Key Influences:
Icy tones, Great Gatsby, 1920s, shimmer and sparkle, nostalgia, soft and subtle.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Pause Palette

DARE

Time for us to shift gears and move out of our comfort zones! These zinc toned brights are energy-boosting, without being manic and are great for colour-blocking and feature walls.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Dare Palette, Images from blog.naver.com & newzealanddesignblog.com

Key Influences:
Afro-chic, colour-blocked geometrics, folk-inspired art and craft, retro brights, bold minimalism.

Plascon Colour Forecast 2013 – “Balance” – Dare Palette

The Plascon 2013 Colour Forecast will be launched at Decorex from the 8th to the 12th of August, please join us if you are in town and come and visit us at the Plascon stand in the link area. Otherwise be sure to get your hands on a Plascon Forecast brochure; these will be available from your nearest Plascon stockist from the 8th of August.

And, you can get more inspiration and information on the forecast in the new issue of Plascon Spaces magazine. This trends issue (issue 8) will include a brochure and a fandeck of the 2013 forecast colours and will be available from 13th August at Exclusive Books, Woolworths, CNA and Spar.