These days, trend driven design and color has never been more important. In tight economic times, people want assurance that what they buy will have lasting power.
Color trends remind me a bit of celebrities. Some glitteratti are obnoxious in the limelight. They wear out their welcome with drama and tirades. Others we accept in any form they come. The same is true for color: some are an overnight sensation, while others endure for a long time. Its a bit like comparing Brittney Spears to Princess Diana.
I think this staying power holds true for green. It can be quirky and high maintenance, but it also has the depth to be pleasantly satisfying.
This historic train depot in San Francisco was made of heavy brownstone, much like the buildings you see in Chicago. The architectural trim detail was restored to a lovely coordinating scheme of olive, light creamy avocado with clay red accents. It is a traditional study on turn-of-the-century Victorian color. The scheme is appropriate for not only the style period, but the use of the building as a public attraction. It stands warmly inviting and infinitely charming in the bright California sunlight.
About a week later in a different city, the bug-like appearance of this green scooter caught my attention. As gas prices increase, so does the population of these vehicles! Brigades of them now brighten city streets everywhere in their bold candy colors. I hadn’t seen a combo this subtle on a electric vehicle, so I snapped a photo for future reference.
As I downloaded pics later, it struck me that these two vastly different applications of the same color made a similar statement: one of non-offensive overtures. Classic, not baudy. One historic, the other modern. Restrained but inviting enough for a sec. Oh how colors cycle through their seasons!
No matter how it is used or where it is applied–a good color never overstays its welcome and never goes out of style!
