COLOR RULES, SUCH AS BLUE PROVIDING A COOLING AMBIANCE IN A HOT CITY LIKE MIAMI, STILL RING TRUE AND
SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN CHOOSING COLOR SCHEMES WITHIN A SPACE.
off for a really long time, but the right color is perfection.” Woodman also acts as president of Alex-
andria, Va.-based Color Marketing Group, an international association whose mission is to create color forecast information for profes- sionals who design and market color. In addi- tion, he is the North American representative for London-based Global Color Research, a firm that works internationally with compa- nies that incorporate color trends into their products and services to increase customer appeal and satisfaction. Woodman’s profes- sion allows him to travel the world to learn about the latest trends and consult about color. Based on his insights, the trendy hues of 2013 and beyond are sure to inspire.
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Today’s low-maintenance wall systems are available in hundreds of fin- ishes and materials. Designers can choose from graphics, translucent resin panels, marble, onyx, wood veneer, faux finishes and more.
Color Rules Woodman says global trends have greatly influenced color in America, making our choices much broader than ever before. “In 2012, there was hardly a color you couldn’t get and it was one season after another,” Woodman says. “Some may argue we’ve always had color but it has not been the breadth we saw in 2012, and I think it’s going to continue.”
Despite our ability to bring more color into our lives than ever before, many Amer-
Fabric can be used to add color and texture to walls.
58 RETROFIT // January-February 2013 PHOTOS: CYPTON INC.