Trend Forecast 2011: Warm Colors, Bold Prints & Textures

Pair New Colors for Exciting Contrasts

Curious what the upcoming season’s linen trends will be? Wondering what popular fabric colors and textures will be a hit at your next special event or wedding? We have the inside scoop and this season is looking unexpected and expressive for table and chair coverings!

Taking a Cue from the Pantone Report

The Pantone Fashion Color Report for fall/winter 2011 is reporting "The Art of Color - Sensible and Spirited" with warm and deep color hues, such as Bamboo, Emberglow, Honeysuckle, Phlox (deep purple) and Deep Teal. Even though the Pantone Fashion Color Report is compiled based on fashion and apparel trends, these color trends move into linens, décor, and home furnishings as well.

Inside Secrets to Knowing What's Trendy

Check out any of your favorite magazines for fashion, weddings, or home décor and see how closely the colors and textures associate from season to season! Watch the latest runway shows at www.style.com to see what's hot with colors, textures, and patterns as well!

Look for Combinations and Layering

Color combinations will be popular but the monochromatic Sepia tones of Old Hollywood will be a classy décor trend this year. Patterns such as damask (our black and white baroque and waltz lines), Pucci-inspired retro prints or even animal prints (zebra and leopard) and faux furs are making a comeback. Glitzy fabrics with sequins, metallic trims and liquid 80’s inspired lame fabrics will be hot for special events and theme parties! From simple chic to shabby chic; mixing and matching odd color or design combinations will be a fun way to surprise your guests. If clients are looking for that organic look, faux silks, such as Dupioni fabrics or denim can be paired with burlap or jute fabrics for a beautiful, yet minimalistic feel.

Layering linens with overlays or runners can be a budget-conscious solution to add pizzazz to a table. And, while Chiavari chairs are fabulous, it may still be budget beneficial to rent chair covers and sashes to coordinate with the table linens. Finally, volume and depth with textures, such as ruffles, rosettes, embroidered sheer overlays or crinkle taffeta fabrics will be a popular trend that will create movement in any event space and add an appealing aesthetic to the overall event theme.

So, the look and feel for fall/winter 2011 is a mixture of warm and bright hues, along with bold prints and textures – something we can all look forward to for creative inspiration for dynamic event design solutions!