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Ethnic Design Styles Continue to Inspire Color Trends for 2009 Consumers...

Color palette projections for 2009 reflect the expectation that globalism will continue to inspire home accent colors this year. The Color Marketing Group reports the exotic has become the familiar. Oranges, turquoises and teals, reds, and yellows will abound in hues from far-away countries that now seem very near. They are the optimistic touches we crave. According to bluedango.com (http://www.bluedango.com) Owner Amy Milligan, consumers exhibit an enhanced appreciation for and desire to purchase ethnic home accents, reflecting an increased familiarity with the use of brighter colors and natural elements in the home.

The bluedango.com website features ethnic home accent collections designed by international artisans and produced according to fair trade standards. Ethnic design styles often combine natural elements with bright, vibrant colors. Culturally inspired home decor can range from traditional, ethnic arts to more contemporary designs. We find home decor consumers are embracing the bolder colors often used in ethnic designs. Many ethnic home accents (http://www.bluedango.com/shop/home-accents-c-23.html) are created using natural materials and dyes, or recycled goods, which are added benefits for the socially-conscious consumer, said Milligan.

Color palette projections and expectations for home design trends in 2009 are also influenced by social awareness. According to Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, Consumers will continue to be more thoughtful than ever about what they are buying and the impact their choices will make on the world around them. With eco-awareness a resounding theme, key words are often the re words--re-cycle, re-use, re-purpose.The 2009 palettes address these trends, which are expected to be reflected in designs and products for the home this year.

The impact of globalization and ethnic design styles on color palette trends is noticeable in the home decor market. With technology narrowing the geographical gap of distant countries, there is an increased familiarity with ethnic arts, which then influences color choices and design trends. With the increasing appeal of ethnically inspired colors and eco-friendly designs, consumers are expected to continue seeking vibrant colors and natural elements when selecting home accents this year.

The press release, Color Marketing Group Predicts Hot Color Trends for 2009, was released by the Color Marketing Group in December 2008 and is available on-line at http://www.colormarketing.org/Media.aspxid=1095's38;. The overview of PANTONEVIEW home + interiors trends for 2009, as presented by Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, and featured at the 2009 International Home and Housewares Show is available on-line at http://www.pantone.com/pages/products/product.aspxpid=722's38;ca=4.

About bluedango:

Based in Dallas, Texas, bluedango is an on-line retailer specializing in pottery, ceramics, and home decor accessories designed by international artisans. The bluedango.com website offers culturally inspired home accents produced according to fair trade standards. The company'ss product offerings create opportunities for artisans and communities around the world. For more information about bluedango'ss products and artisans, please visit http://www.bluedango.com or contact Amy Milligan at (214) 298-1284.

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