One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand has released its annual color forecast for carpets, prepared by Jean Clements, head designer and colorist for Wools of New Zealand based in Ikley, West Yorkshire. Clements is a renowned colorist who currently sits on the International Color Authority and Decosit (Belgium) color panels.
"Carpet color trends for 2002 appeal very much to the senses—how we see, how we feel and how we perceive color," explains Clements. "An overall feeling of well being is conjured up by color groups ranging from flamboyant and evocative to sophisticated and calming."
Carpet Color Sensations for 2002 consists of four groups—Vision, Aroma, Taste and Perception— which house a total of 27 colors. The groups are:
Vision. The Vision group is expressed through rich, warm, opulent hues reminiscent of hot sun, sandy beaches and exotic locations.
Aroma. Aroma colors are mid-tones synonymous with scents of nature, which exude feelings of comfort, well being, nostalgia and romance.
Taste. The Taste palette is monochrome, simple and understated. It has a classic sophistication and works as a base for accents.
Perception. The color moods in Perception swing from quietly subtle to deeply dramatic to arouse feelings and stir emotions.
These four groups are influenced by three colors: red, yellow and green. Prominent as primary brights, these colors are also evident as pastel tints and uniquely individual colors that will replace the sisal, natural and neutral combinations of recent years.
Although gray is no longer in evidence, it has influenced the greens, blues and browns in the palette. A true brown is now emerging as the new color, having been absent for several years. Lighter and softer shades of brown also appear with touches of red and yellow for warmth.
The key colors for 2002 include:
Spicy Salsa—a blend of red, orange and pink to create a truly passionate red.
Sandalwood—a muted orange, appealing to young and old tastes alike.
Horseradish—a classic neutral with a hint of blue, excellent as a background color for the warm accent shades.
Whisper—evolving from the turquoise/gray tones from the 2001 palette, this is not only a good base color for accents but also works well individually.
Hurricane Mauve—the bridge between blue and mauve, continuing the trend towards the blue color story. A shade synonymous with sophistication and elegance, with added drama.
With contribution from Wendy Reynolds Aucker
Assistant Editor, TextileWeb
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