Macdonald's Rugs & Carpets

Wools of New Zealand recently released its annual take on the most important color trends for 2010.  The forecast, named Colorscape - Natural New Colors for Natural New Carpets, contains eighty-nine organic colors for both carpet and area rug markets.  The palette was inspired by the Scottish landscape artist, James Wheeler, who started his career as a carpet designer.  Visit www.studioofjameswheeler.co.uk.

Highlights include -

• The influence of cool grays complementing warm soft neutrals, ecological greens and rich dark tones.
• Fresh vegetable greens blending into shades of olive.
• Barely-there pastels, frozen naturals and powdered minerals morph into meteorological-inspired tones of stormy grays, teals and midnight blues.
• Sumptuous tones of coffee, caramel, cocoa and melted chocolate blend with soft warm naturals.
• Old and mellowed golds diffuse into warm aromatic spice tones of cinnamon, saffron and burnt orange.
• Nostalgic and romantic hues of faded rose and mulberry intersperse with rich shades of wild berries, plums and violet.
• Vibrant and energizing bright accents, to be used in a controlled manner, add a touch of zest and bring the palette to life.
• Black and white enhance fashion opportunities.