Category: Market Trends
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Exclusive Plum: Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2014
Not to be outdone by Pantone’s Radiant Orchid, Sherwin-Williams announced its own Color of the Year: Exclusive Plum (SW 6263), “a sophisticated shade of purplish-gray.” This color was chosen because people desire a color that can be both masculine and feminine and Exclusive Plum provides this “adult purple.” Similar to Pantone, Sherwin-Williams chose a color…
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Radiant Orchid: Pantone Color of the year 2014
Right on the heels of Pantone’s Tangerine Tango, which was followed by Emerald, Pantone has one-uped itself this year with its Pantone Color of the year 2014: Radiant Orchid. As heard on this morning’s “All Things Considered,” the next Pantone color of the year for 2014 is Radiant Orchid.
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Two drawer dishwasher by Fisher and Paykel: First look
My loyal dishwasher, over 25 years old, drew its final wash cycle recently. Finally gave up the ghost and said, “no more for washes for you, Sweetheart!” As I pondered the many years of loyal service it had given me, it kind of felt like I lost a friend. How may parties, family gatherings and…
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Universal Design: a zero clearance shower adds value to your home
No matter your age, incorporating a few Universal Design elements into your bathroom remodelling project can increase the value of your home while ensuring your new bathroom will be “ageless:” ready for if and when it may be needed.
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On Green: Pantone Emerald 17-5641 Color of the Year 2013
(an earlier version of this post was published in the May 2013 issue of Inland Empire Magazine) It’s no surprise that Pantone chose Emerald 17-5641 as 2013’s Color of the Year. Green soothes emotions and helps people to deal with change. Green is the color of sophistication, growth and prosperity. This color suggests a new…