Pre-cast Trends: Passion Flower – Asian Paints Color Next Color of the Year 2018
As inner unrest arises, a journey of self-discovery follows. We’re in constant search of clarity — as a collective and as individuals. Looking at the past and the future in equal measure, we are retelling and recreating our own tales. The urgent need to reach out is seeing a move to connect beyond the filtered frames of social media. We’re opening up ourselves to others, and our minds to theirs – that we MUST.
Asian Paints Color Next Color of the Year 2018 was Passion Flower. The luminous colour of 2018 is grounded. Its amber glow, quietly receptive in the day, and reflective in the shade. A colour that triggers discovery as well as attracts and emits positivity with a spark in it.
The trends of Passion Flower in visual and spatial décor are not only warm and inviting but also spark the beginning of something new and promising. However, over-use of this color may lead to agitation and anxiety. Hence, following points should be kept in mind while application of this lively hue to your interiors and décor:
1. Using the Passion Flower hue of yellow is best manifested in accent colors through upholstery, sheers, vases, flowers, cushion covers, décor items as well as accent wall colors/ decals.
2. The use of yellow as pop-up color rejuvenates the mind and provides the necessary playfulness and energy to the space.
3. Wish a bon appetite? Well, Passion Flower is just the color for your décor requirements that can be used in kitchen backsplash, dining room sheers, as well as quirky restaurant décor.
4. Passion Flower forms an inevitable part of Indian festivities and auspicious occasions. And therefore, this color never fails add that bright, happy ambience when used in styling of events, be it table settings, flower decorations, set styling, etc.
5. Last but not the least, Passion Flower, reflecting the element of fire, has a purifying effect in spatial design.
The next blog will explore the FORECAST COLOR TRENDS for the year 2019. Stay tuned!
– by Neha Bhusri