It is spring approaching summer and we see COLOURS. Striking bright and vibrant colours from All The Rainbow. Especially irresistible are the yellows – from the fresh sunshiny shade to the most poppy citrus hues.

| images: vtwonen & russh magazine (top) and style.com & vtwonen (bottom) |

…this pic was featured at the excellent new-to-me-blog Delight by Design. I found myself deeply engrossed in the elements of it. I can not single out one key feature – it’s spotless eclecticism again! Also, there might be something quirky in sight just in the corner (is it a rooster?). And it’s perfectly warm and cold. Above all: The confident feel this decor scheme just happened.

Hello and extremely welcome to trendey.com! Here’s me, Mia, sitting in my home office bringing you the bestest of interor decorating trends and tricks ;) Well some, like my mother, say it’s true :) Today’s topic is the most interesting though slightly hidden trend colour of spring 2011: Carrot. Let’s just say carrot, it’s the hues somewhere between pink coral and traditional orange. Somewhat yellowish pink-red. It’s an interesting new spark I’ve noticed lately, that goes extremely well with the sandy [new-white] base. I will use the sand and carrot combo myself in our bedroom so pics will be coming from that – but for now, an illustration of this too-hot-to-be-true spring colour:

| apart from the carrots and a spring 11 fashion Pantone colour sample – there are pics from Danish Bolig and Lonny Magazine Jan/Feb 2011, (bottom right) |

For Year Colour of 2011 Pantone has chosen a reddish pink called Honeysuckle (18-2120). They say it’s a brave new colour for a brave new world. The 2010 colour of the year – turquoise – served as an escape for many, whereas the 2011 colour ‘emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor’. Honeysuckle is the colour that attracts hummingbirds to nectar. In home decor, the suggestion for 2011 is to add a lively flair with Honeysuckle patterned pillows, bedspreads, small appliances and tabletop accessories. Or to paint a wall in this reddish pink for a dynamic burst of energy.  It is an appetite and conversation stimulant when used on the dining room walls. In the kitchen, it adds a fun touch on the table in placemats and other linens, colored glassware, candles and small appliances.

| image: living etc – nov 2010 issue |

Dark moody grey with deepest black and warmest oak, plus hints of light green and autumn reds equals yummy…

[images_from_Nikki Tibbles_and Paul Massey]